Ceres for those interested

[Juliebird]

When I recently purchased these 4 birds, they were paired the opposite from what they are now paired with. They were all four together, I observed them and it seemed that switching them out might be a better idea because the Teal colored male showed more interest in the yellow colored female. Tonight I went into the bird room to find that blood had been drawn between the two blues. Do you think I should switch them back? I’m not sure where to go from here…It appears that the female beat up on her male. He seems ok now. It obviously happened at the feeding dish.

 

[Shezbug]

When I recently purchased these 4 birds, they were paired the opposite from what they are now paired with. They were all four together, I observed them and it seemed that switching them out might be a better idea because the Teal colored male showed more interest in the yellow colored female. Tonight I went into the bird room to find that blood had been drawn between the two blues. Do you think I should switch them back? I’m not sure where to go from here…It appears that the female beat up on her male. He seems ok now. It obviously happened at the feeding dish.

How is the bird who lost all this blood? That is a fair bit of a loss for a budgie, I must admit I am a bit concerned.

 

[Juliebird]

He is fine today. Looks like a lot of blood however it may just have been spread out from the water. They are not fighting now. I think they just got into it over some limited food in one dish. I added another dish so no problem now.

 

[Sparkles99]

I’d keep an eye on him & feed him lots of extra veggies, millet & boiled eggs!

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Budgies truly don’t have much blood. I know, because one of mine died exsanguinated. I never posted the description on AA, because it’s too gruesome. But I’ve seen their total blood volume, unfortunately.

IME, budgie blood is much lighter coloured than ours. Poor Moss had none left & I agree that what I see in your pics is a significant amount. I doubt it’s diluted much, if at all.

If that were my budgie, I’d be worried & babying him in his own cage. If you don’t have a spare cage, 2 of everything - water, food, high perches, & all on opposite sides so one budgie can’t claim it all!

Keep us posted!

 

[Juliebird]

I can switch cages with the two other breeders in my stacked cages and put up a divider in between birds to give him some space for now. I gave them separate feed dishes. They seem to be ok. I will keep an eye on them.

 

[Juliebird]

I agree the little yellow is a girl, but personally I am inclined to believe the English girl is not your boy's "chosen mate". Unless you mean that's the mate you picked for him?

Would it be a bad move to switch the pairs back again. When I got them the breeder had them set up with opposite mates. Since neither pair seem bonded, maybe this is an option still? It’s only been a few weeks since I introduced them to their current mate.

 

[flannel]

Hey team, approx 6 weeks old. What do we think?

 

[Scorpi0]

Hey team, approx 6 weeks old. What do we think?
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I see nothing but brown. I say female

 

[flannel]

I see nothing but brown. I say female

I thought so too! Guess I can go ahead and name her then!

 

[Monica]

Looks pinkish to me.... and photos with natural lighting more likely to be helpful.

Females don't get the crusty brown cere until they are usually several months old.

 

[flannel]

Looks pinkish to me.... and photos with natural lighting more likely to be helpful.

Females don't get the crusty brown cere until they are usually several months old.

Well heck!

 

[Scorpi0]

Try to take a picture in the daytime with your budgie next to a window so we can see its actual color under natural light.

 

[Ripshod]

Agreed. At 6 weeks a female's cere would still be blue.

 

[flannel]

Ok, here’s another one that may also not be helpful but it’s what I’ve got cause they’re skittish. Honestly the more I look at them and research, the more I’m confused.
At this point, I have a budgie haha.

 

[Sparkles99]

Are you sure of the age? Maybe it’s an adult female?

 

[Scorpi0]

Are you sure of the age? Maybe it’s an adult female?

Looks like it still has the baby bars on its head. The last picture isnt too clear either though.
Flannel….got more pics?

 

[Sparkles99]

Well spotted!

 

[flannel]

Are you sure of the age? Maybe it’s an adult female?

Nope, the breeder advised its from the newest clutch and approx 6 weeks old (maybe more like 7-8 weeks now).

I can spend a couple hours this afternoon trying to get some good pics near the window so we can have a good nosey.

 

[flannel]

Ok, got Moss trying some soaked seeds and snapped this one in front of the window. I think this is a good depiction of the actual colours that are going on. I also think that in person, his cere is going more powdery blue. But perhaps that’s in my head?

 

[flannel]

Here’s some video of the messy dude:
Moss the Mess