what is the gender of my budgie?!

[merlin&co]

I've been on this case since I got him. I wasn't exactly certain of my budgies, gender until quite recently when his cere started to become slightly crusty and light brownish/tan around the corners. Yes, I also realise that females begin to get this crusty/brown cere when they have matured! But I'm not too sure of Merlins here...

Could you please correct me if I have gendered him wrong?
(Also, any tips for encouraging to eat more fruits/vegetables, Merlin doesn't seem interested in any besides his/her seeds!)
Thank you!

Here are some photos of Merlin : (side note...Merlin is also about 7-8 months)

 

[Shezbug]

@Monica @Ripshod @Lady Jane

 

[Monica]

She is a lovely hen! There's not enough blue to indicate male. Common misconception that if there is *ANY* blue, the budgie is a male. Hens can have blue cere's, too! It's just typically a different blue compared to a male! (unless of course the cere was pink... in which case, male!)

You might try sprouts and even sprouting millet to get her trying some new foods!

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[merlin&co]

She is a lovely hen! There's not enough blue to indicate male. Common misconception that if there is *ANY* blue, the budgie is a male. Hens can have blue cere's, too! It's just typically a different blue compared to a male! (unless of course the cere was pink... in which case, male!)

You might try sprouts and even sprouting millet to get her trying some new foods!

Converting Parrots to a Healthier Diet - Tips

A healthy parrot starts with a healthy diet. Although the perfect diet is controversial, many parrot enthusiasts and experts agree on one thing; a seed only diet is a diet that is lacking in essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Studies have shown that adding fresh foods and pellets to a...

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mmhmm yeah, thank you!

 

[LeslieS]

Definitely a little girl. I have 1 girl, Louie & 1 we aren't sure yet, George.

 

[Lady Jane]

Congrats of your lady budgie. Pretty colors.

 

[Ulis_Beast]

She looks soo content in the pic 3362!
Congrats

 

[merlin&co]

She looks soo content in the pic 3362!
Congrats

haha! she kept trying to jump onto my phone, I’m surprised she’s very calm and social/playful to me. I always believed female budgies were quite territorial and ‘aggressive’ in sorts.

 

[Lori D Pert]

haha! she kept trying to jump onto my phone, I’m surprised she’s very calm and social/playful to me. I always believed female budgies were quite territorial and ‘aggressive’ in sorts.

Little hens can be most playful. I know, I have one...lol. Sam also LOVES my phone. She even knows the sound it makes when I get a text and she's on it. I have not experienced any aggression from Sam however, that being said, if I were to get another hen then things might change.

 

[Dorcas George]

That is one lovely feathered little hen there! Wow, she is pretty.

 

[Melli]

She is beautiful! I LOVE her wing feathers!

 

[Fergus Mom]

She is indeed a gorgeous little girl I think!
Search at the search bar at the top right (like the magnifying glass), and type in 'vegetables' or 'veggies', and you will see loads of tricks for getting them to eat healthy.