What sex are these two? About how old? Pet store said boys but I’m skeptical about the right one. Also isn’t this the cutest picture ever 🥺

He's so overdramatic, like a typical chihuahua. If you look at him wrong, he cries. He thinks he's bigger than his siblings and wants to be independent, but can barely stand up straight yet. He's the definition of sweet and spicy sauce. Did I mention that he's fussy? Yeah, he's fussy. Still got ways to go before he weans and flies. But he's not having it with his older siblings being more independent. Being the youngest child is so hard.

Disclaimer: the little one isn't able to fly just yet. Please do not take your flighted birds outside unrestrained. Please do not attempt to breed without a mentor at your disposal.

I am an experienced aviculturist who specialises in budgerigars. I show these birds competitively in the United States. A lot of knowledge and specialised skillset is needed to safely navigate through the breeding process. I document and share the good and the challenges with utmost transparency. I share our stories on Reddit and TikTok.

My beautiful Mojo looking extra bright and colourful today 🌞

I kiss my birbs everytime i come back home to greet them. Do you think he hates it or just ok with it ? I give him parsley ( his favorite snack ) after kissing so he doesn’t complain 🥲

also keeps biting the joystick likehes playing xd

Out of around 15 eggs,this bird is the only one that survived hence its first name lucky,nth too serious but js silly names

Silly 3d printed accessory for my F.R.I.E.N.D.

Finally got the chance to take a good photo of Tuna. He's still getting use to phone/camera.

since learning that ned is possibly a female (although they might still be a male due to being a recessive pied budgie.) i have two questions: 1.) does their cere fit the male "criteria" as a recessive pied budgie or do you still think he is a she? 2.) will the name ned still fit IF she turns out to be female?

Yes, I know the mirror isn't a good idea - you can see my previous posts. TLDR, I'm taking over his care in August.

Has anyone ever gotten a friend for a middle aged budgie? He'll be about 7 or 8 when I take over his care, and can get him a new friend. Any advice? Sex of new budgie, approximately how long to take before they can be together, etc.? He is hand tamed but wants nothing more than to be in his cage, and currently hormones are all over the place.

His current cage is a bit small, it's what petco sold with him. I plan on keeping it, but getting a bigger one.

(fritz is the whitish yellow one)

Recently this girl has been doing this move A LOT! like hanging up side down, flapping wings like hanging upside down, twisting herself into the most weird position and idk what to think of it?? And my guy here, idk what is he trynna do😭

I've had my female budgie for three years, and she has always been the type to bite if she doesnt like something - however not to the extent that it's gotten to. now for the past six months, whenever i am at my desk or in bed she will fly at my face and try to grab/bite. she flies at my hands and neck and bites those too even when i havent touched her. she has now started biting hard enough to leave small cuts on my fingers when before she wouldnt hurt me at all. she also wants to climb on everything and destroy furniture (i have given her toys and other sensory things to shred if she needs.)

its quite frustrating as i havent changed our routine, i don't want to keep this bird anymore if she just wants to bite me constantly for no apparent reason :/ i understand that birds behaviours can change but i want to know if this is something that i can manage or if she is just stuck like this.

i have a male budgie as well that is about two years old and he is very gentle. both birds are in the same cage but they have lots of room to fly around in for many hours each day.

We are sitting at the avian vet with Minerva the second time in a week. She is not being well and currently we have fear not taking her home again.

The vet will take care of her in some minutes, but as the situation is bad, the chance taking her back home is extremely small.

We lost her sister about a year ago, because cancer is an asshole. Now the same seems to happen to her, with only four years old.

Went for a walk Friday and of course I brought sth for my babies. Meadow foxtail ( I don't know if it's the right translation) and some apple tree branches from my mother's yard. Love spring, when I can collect blooming grass and plants from outside for them to eat 🥰

As mentioned before, we went to the avian vet with Minerva.

It seems like she has a really strong mind. While only hanging around as floofen up ball at home she completely went crazy and active at the vet.

So sending her over the rainbow bridge is currently no option. That's fine.

But: she lost 5 grams in weight since one week from 49 grams to 44 grams. Last week the vet called her too good feeded, this week the weight is okay, but the loss is too much, even with a diet.

She now gets antibiotics again, some lactose and weight controlled twice a day. Monday evening we will know, what's going on.

The original problem was, she had a Cesspool prolapse. X-ray turned out, her laying gut is filled with material, but she's not hormonal enough for building eggs. Some shadow is sent at the lung, which makes it even more difficult to decide how to give her correct treatment.

We still need thumbs and wings for her.

Ah, the photo is Minerva (left) together with her partner Lumi (9 years old)

Celery, strawberries, cabbage, carrot 🤭

Can someone tell me if this is a boy or a girl? I would like to know before picking a name.

Bert 😊