Mithu and Pia!

[Mithu]

Hey all,

The two parents are Mithu and Pia, for now the two pictures in my signature are there but I will try to get more later on as I get the time!

On December 20, Pia laid her first egg -HAS HATCHED JAN 10/2009
On December 22, Pia laid her second egg - HAS HATCHED JAN 11/2009
On December 24, Pia laid her third egg - HAS HATCHED JAN 13/2009
On December 26, Pia laid her fourth egg! - HAS HATCHED JAN 15/2009
On December 28, Pia laid her Fifth egg!!!- INFERTILE


Updates are being made almost every day and are in other posts in this thread so keep checking!
There are many pictures too so you can see the little turkeys :P

We've transitioned to a new nestbox and after 2 days she finally accepted the new nestbox which is great since they have much more room!

[enicol6]

Can't wait to see if you get any little feathered guys out of the bunch. :) Good luck!

[Budgieloveee]

Congrats on the eggs! How exciting! :D
Please keep us posted with how Mithu and Pia are doing, and the new eggs as well! :)
:budgie:

[Mithu]

I sure will
When they hatch I will try my best to post some pictures
Hope all goes well!

[Zeena]

YAY breeding journal! I love Pia, she is such a cutie!! Hope the eggs are fertile!
Good luck!

[Mithu]

fifth egg laid!!

[Mithu]

Well its only 5 days left until the first egg is expected to hatch !

Anyways heres some pictures of the happy parents
The mom (Pia)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0904.jpg
The Dad (Mithu)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0884-3.jpg

I would of tried to get picture of Pia but she is in there 24/7 and i dont want to disturb her with some flashy pictures

[moomoo16]

how pretty i wish u all the luck may i ask how u got ur last pic like that ...... those are goin to be pretty babys

[Josie]

Wow! They are going to be very cute little babies!

Best of luck! :D

[Mithu]

First egg expected to hatch in 4 days.
The last picture was just taken like that, I was just close to the cage and he was curious :p

[helloyo53]

ooo i can't wait:D!! very exciting

[Mithu]

Update more pictures of the parents

DAD
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0870.jpg
DAD all wet
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0732.jpg

MOM
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0875.jpg
MOM all wet
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0734_00.jpg

[Mikey666]

Good luck with your babies and hoping they will all hatch on time.

[JackandClyde]

aha, they both look lovely, I hope there all alright and that they stay that way :D ;)

[Mithu]

Expected first egg to hatch tomorrow
if im correct 17-20 days

[enicol6]

Can't wait to see!!!! Do you know if they are fertile?

[Mithu]

I havent candled them, and dont plan too, just worried she might stop caring for them when i touch the eggs

i can be patient :)

[enicol6]

Well I hope they all hatch :)

[Kerrcottage]

Mom and Dad are stunning!

[legry]

Pia is gorgeous!
So is Mithu!
Good luck with the babies "D

[Rebeccaveggie]

Good luck!

[Mithu]

Thanks, the eggs hatch after 17-20 days correct?
And how likely is it they will hatch after 17 days

[Zeena]

Yes eggs usually hatch between 17 and 20 days. From the few times i bred, all the eggs hatched excatly on the 18th day. I wouldn't worry about at how many days they hatch exactly. Sometimes they're just late. But if it passes the expected period, then chances are it's now fertile.
Good luck and can't wait to see the babies.

[enicol6]

Mine were at 18 days too. That was from the time she actually actively sat. She was in with the eggs but was still prepping for a few days before she sat most of the time.

[Mithu]

Okay thanks, well today the egg didnt hatch and tomorrow will be 18th day so im hoping it will hatch tomorrow
and is it any time of the day or, at night ?

[enicol6]

That is right...any time.

[Mithu]

Well 8pm here and 18th day, and none have hatched
Hopefully theres 1 tomorrow

[Mithu]

21st day AND WE HAVE THE FIRST EGG HATCHED!
I WILL TRY TO GET PICTURES AS SOON AS SEE IS OUT!

[Bethany]

aw thats great!!:D I cant wait for pictures:) congrats! Hope everything goes well!:D

[Zeena]

Congratz!!!! YAY for your first hatchling ever!!!
Hope the same for the rest of the eggs :)

[Mithu]

As soon as she gets out for a second i will take 2-3 quick picturess

[enicol6]

YAY!! I have been checking everyday and anxiously awaiting. I was starting to get worried you may not get chicks. But just like with human babies they come when they come :):) Congratulations :D Can't wait to see pics!

[Bethany]

hehe cant wait:D!!

[Mithu]

Okay guys most likely i will get some pictures by evening right now i have to go to doctor
they'll come so dont worry

[Mithu]

Here is one picture, camera ran out of batteries so im charging it
more to come later on
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0949.jpg

[enicol6]

Cute little pink peanut :):)

[Mithu]

More to come and closer shots as soon as camera is done recharging

[Mithu]

Great news!, Second egg hatched today!!
Pictures are coming soon

[helloyo53]

oohh congrats!!!!!:D cant wait to see more pictures:)

[Mithu]

Here are the pictures as i promised
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0952.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0953.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0954.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0955.jpg

[rachelle83]

aww, so cute. congratulations :)

[enicol6]

Congratulations!! So cute :) It is funny how fast they grow isn't it. That is what would amaze me the most when the next one hatched. Careful of them falling out when they get a little bigger as the lip on the nest is not too high. You can put them right back in but you don't want them to chill. Also watch for nail snags on the fabric. Can't wait to see who they become and how many more you get :)

[Mithu]

Congratulations!! So cute :) It is funny how fast they grow isn't it. That is what would amaze me the most when the next one hatched. Careful of them falling out when they get a little bigger as the lip on the nest is not too high. You can put them right back in but you don't want them to chill. Also watch for nail snags on the fabric. Can't wait to see who they become and how many more you get :)

The fabric is completely good, shes already ripped out the snags
yes i will watch out for that
if im not wrong the 3rd one is suppose to hatch tomorrow?

[enicol6]

The fabric looks great, warm and snugly. I just remember when I would clean the box my babies sometimes got snagged on the towel I used. I look forward to seeing your 3rd little peep. I am living vicariously through your new clutch :):):)

[Mithu]

The fabric looks great, warm and snugly. I just remember when I would clean the box my babies sometimes got snagged on the towel I used. I look forward to seeing your 3rd little peep. I am living vicariously through your new clutch :):):)

I also look forward to the 3rd bud. I am guessing they hatch every day?

[enicol6]

Mine were every other just the way they were laid. So assuming Pia laid on them right away it will be the same as the way she laid them. If she waited until a few were laid then you could even get some the same day. They don't start to growing in the egg until she sits on them. Can't wait to see who's next :)

[Mithu]

Here are the pictures of the oldest bud, sorry if there not so clear still fiddling wtih cameras settings

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0964.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0967.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0962.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0961.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/100_0960.jpg

[enicol6]

So cute :) Any more hatchies?

[Mithu]

Only two as of now.. mom seemed totally okay with me taking out the bud but not okay with me poking in her nest
3rd one is expected to hatch day after tomorrow or possibly tomorrow

[enicol6]

Okie Dokie, I am losing track of my days. From what I can see the baby looks healthy.

[Mithu]

im just wondering how long should i take them out for? and is it okay to expose them to some light? will it effect there eyes, like pictures with camera flash?

thanks

[Mithu]

Okay great news the 3rd egg has hatched today.
Here are some pictures of the second oldest baby.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0986.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0990.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0991.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0992.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0993.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0996.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0997.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_0998.jpg

[enicol6]

So cute and you can see mom is doing her job :)

[Mithu]

Yes she is, now that there is 3 big handful, 2 more to come

[Rebeccaveggie]

So cute, congratulations!

[Mithu]

Thank you, im sure all 5 will hatch in her clutch

[Mithu]

Here are some more pictures of the second oldest, the other two were taken out but camera had run out of batteries. Finally learned how to take clearer pictures (YAY)


http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1000.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1001.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1002.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1003.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1004.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1008.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1009.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1010.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1011.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1012.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1013.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1014.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1015.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1016.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1017.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1020.jpg

[Zeena]

Awww they're so cute! and Pia is defintely doing her job of feeding them!
Can't wait to see them in a few weeks :)

[Mithu]

THE FOURTH EGG HAS JUST HATCHEDD
ONE MORE TO GO
here are some pictures of the oldest baby
He is really loud and active lol

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1025.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1026.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1027.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1028.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1029.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1030.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1031.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1032.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1034.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1035.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1036.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1037.jpg

[SusanBudgies]

#1 has a cute birdy butt! :D

[enicol6]

They are looking fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mithu]

Thank you!
Fifth egg was supposed to hatch today but I dont think its fertile, I'll just leave it for a couple of days and let her handle it
1st baby has opened his eyes a bit and is VERY quiet in my hand, likes to cuddle up and sleep in it :)

[Rebeccaveggie]

They are so cute and wobbly. Ahhhhh!

[Mithu]

Thank you
Here are some more pictures of all 3 buds, fourth one is a bit too young to be taken out.
I actually got clearer vibrant photos this time , you can already start to see the feathers coming on the 1st and 2nd buds.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1053.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1057.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1062.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1063.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1064.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1065.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1066.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1067.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1068.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1070.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1071.jpg

[enicol6]

You surely figured out that camera!!! Those are fantastic shots of those beautiful babies :):)

[clifff123]

Beautiful picture, they are adorable, thanks for posting!

[Mithu]

Thank you
Well it seems as though the 5th egg is infertile as it has not hatched yet. I will still try to wait a couple of days and let her do what she wants with it
There is a new type of chirp one of the babies are making its a very sharp squeak
1st baby feathers are growing even more
More pictures as I get the time

[Jewelz&SkyeBird]

The babies are soo cute!!

[mushi_sushi]

awwwwwwwwwww how cute congratz on the adorable chicks!

[Mikey666]

Nice chicks and they seem to be right on time

[Mithu]

Well It is now clear that the 5th egg is infertile as it hasnt hatched about 4 days over it due date. I will still leave it there so she can do whatever.
Here some pictures of the oldest bud
Hes growing some white feathers and yellow on his wings


http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1074.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1075.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1076.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1077.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1078.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1079.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1080.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1083.jpg

[enicol6]

Soooooooooooooooo beautiful! I look everyday for these babies. Thank you for sharing their growing with us :)

[Mithu]

No problem
Hmm Im wondering when should they be putting there legs under there bodies to avoid splayed legs?
And does it have to be compeltely under?

[enicol6]

I think they look good but I am not an expert so I will let someone else tell you for sure. Your nest is not slippery so it should not be a problem.

[Mithu]

Hmm I am looking in the nest and it seems as tho the oldest bird is leaning against the side and one leg is kind of out standing ..

[enicol6]

That is odd. Mine started to splay because Lila would throw out the bedding and it was slippery. They corrected themselves when Lila stopped fighting me on bedding. That is odd if it is just one. If memory serves, Buuzbee helped me and has a site and it shows what to do. You could post her a message to look at this thread and see what she thinks of him.

[Mithu]

Okay thanks I'll send her a message.
Edit: Seems as she is not enabled to recieve any private messages..

[enicol6]

Oh I just meant on the message that comes up under profile. Although some folks don't have those either.

[Mithu]

Ya she has those disabled..
Anyways hopefully she'll see this thread
here are some more pictures of the TWO oldest buds, They've grown alot
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1091.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1092.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1094.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1096.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1097.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1098.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1086.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1089.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1087.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1090.jpg
They love to move around alot and just snuggle in my fingers

[enicol6]

So quick isn't it! They look really good :)

[Mithu]

Yes very quick just yesterday I remembered them as a pink peanut

[SusanBudgies]

So cute! And it looks like Chick #1 is going to have a white spot on the back of her head, like her mommy. :D

[Mithu]

Is it possible to tell the gender??

[enicol6]

No. No such luck. It would be nice though.

[SusanBudgies]

Is it possible to tell the gender??
No; it's too soon to tell gender. I wrote "her" because I was too lazy to type "his/her." :p Sorry for the confusion.

[Mithu]

No; it's too soon to tell gender. I wrote "her" because I was too lazy to type "his/her." :p Sorry for the confusion.
Oh alright
Just cleaned the nest fairly easy looking very fresh and new, she went back in so thats a relief.

[enicol6]

Oh alright
Just cleaned the nest fairly easy looking very fresh and new, she went back in so thats a relief.

That is good news. It is always scary the first cleaning cause you never know for sure.

[Mithu]

That is good news. It is always scary the first cleaning cause you never know for sure.

Yes first she went in the cage but never bothered to even touch the box but 5 mins later I saw her in there.
It cleaned very well cant believe how much they poop, it was just everywhere!
Its nice and clean now
Also while taking them all out, found no signs of splayed legs on any of the chicks they seem to all be doing great

[Zeena]

Good job on the first cleaning! :)
I can't wait to see the babies out of the hut and flying around :D
Keep up the fantastic work!

[Jen144]

Actually, a person I know (on another budgie forum, actually...) can tell with about a 90% success rate as to what sex the babies are from 10-15 days old, even younger. I'm trying to learn how, but I'm not sure..just a guess here but I think you have either 2 girls or a boy and a girl..but again, I'm learning so don't blame me if I'm wrong. ;)

[Mithu]

Actually, a person I know (on another budgie forum, actually...) can tell with about a 90% success rate as to what sex the babies are from 10-15 days old, even younger. I'm trying to learn how, but I'm not sure..just a guess here but I think you have either 2 girls or a boy and a girl..but again, I'm learning so don't blame me if I'm wrong. ;)

Alright thanks for the information

[Mithu]

Here is a video of the two oldest buds
They are very fast now and its hard to take good pictures so i thought a video will do
But here are some pictures first
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1109.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1114.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1116.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1107.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1105.jpg

And the video

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/th_100_1113.jpg (http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/?action=view&current=100_1113.flv)

[Mithu]

I've just changed her breeding nest and she hasnt shown any sign of care but im hoping for the best
Okay well it was no sucess after 2 hours of waiting she showed no signs so i put the snuggler back and in a instant she was in there feeding the chicks

I have a new idea for tomorrow to put the WHOLE snuggler in the nestbox and slowly after days remove it.

[BlueBirdsMom]

They are adorable!. It's been a great journey to follow! You must be in heaven! Are you keeping the babies?

[Mithu]

Yes I am keeping the babies indeed
the journey is still not over :)

[SusanBudgies]

To familiarize your hen with the nestbox, can you set the hut on top of the nestbox, and put both inside the cage?

[Mithu]

To familiarize your hen with the nestbox, can you set the hut on top of the nestbox, and put both inside the cage?

unfortunately, the only nestbox i could find is a bigger one then the above average size
and because of this, both on top of each other wont fit , the big one could but it would be very hard to check on the chicks so thats why i had to put it outside of the cage...

[moomoo16]

they are cute good luck

[SusanBudgies]

I have a daring proposition that involves disguising the nestbox to make it look like the hut. Cut the floor out of the hut and place it inside the nestbox; then place the chicks inside. Then place the rest of the hut over the nestbox like a Santa hat or a facade, matching the entry hole of the hut to the entry hole of the box. If the hen goes inside, let her and the chicks settle into the hybrid box/hut for a day or two. (Make sure the box has adequate air circulation.) Then remove the hut floor and top from the box.

I hope others will comment on this proposition before you try it.

[Mithu]

I have a daring proposition that involves disguising the nestbox to make it look like the hut. Cut the floor out of the hut and place it inside the nestbox; then place the chicks inside. Then place the rest of the hut over the nestbox like a Santa hat or a facade, matching the entry hole of the hut to the entry hole of the box. If the hen goes inside, let her and the chicks settle into the hybrid box/hut for a day or two. (Make sure the box has adequate air circulation.) Then remove the hut floor and top from the box.

I hope others will comment on this proposition before you try it.

It does seem a bit risky but the problem is I only have one snuggler.. and i've tried about everything but she has no interest in the real nestbox, i'll leave her to feed and raise them in there as it isnt that bad as people say it is.

thanks for your concern :) apperciate the help

[Mithu]

Great news, shes accepted the new nestbox!! (Thanks enicol6, I think the idea of putting the perch in there probably helped along with many other things I had to try)
Here is a picture of the buds
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1120.jpg

[enicol6]

Fantastic!!!!!!!! They have a whole lot of room now. They look so good :)

[Mithu]

Sorry its been a long time since update but i've been busy and a bit sick too
So here are some pictures of them, they seem to be growing very fast and running around
Good thing is one of them has learned to perch on my finger a bit but always wants to run around before I can take a good picture
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1129.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1130.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1128.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1126.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1127.jpg

[enicol6]

Holy cow that was quick! They are looking great. I see you have the pied thumbprint on the back of those heads. Pied like momma, green like daddy. I bet you will be able to tell gender fairly soon. Keep up the great work and the great pics :)

[Jewelz&SkyeBird]

Aww they are so cute but they grow up to fast don't they LOL.

[SusanBudgies]

Great pictures! Those babies are both adorable and gorgeous! :D

[Jen144]

The one that has green through its wings looks like a female. I think the other one might be too. They are beautiful! :)

[Mithu]

The one that has green through its wings looks like a female. I think the other one might be too. They are beautiful! :)

Wow :eek: I never noticed that, I thought they were quite alike
thanks for noticing :D
Yes they do grow fast but they also run very fast its hard to keep them on my hand :p

[Jen144]

Yup they're both Clearflight Pieds, but one (the younger of the two?) is Opaline. I just looked back to the beginning of yuor breeding journal..the mother is a blue Clearflight Pied and the father a Light Green Opaline. This means those two babies are both split for blue, (and that the father is not split) and because Opaline is a sex-linked mutation..An Opaline male to a Normal female has Opaline hens and split for Opaline males. So those two are a boy and girl, the green Opaline Clearflight Pied is a girl and the boy is a Green Clearflight Pied split for Opaline. :D

[Mithu]

Yup they're both Clearflight Pieds, but one (the younger of the two?) is Opaline. I just looked back to the beginning of yuor breeding journal..the mother is a blue Clearflight Pied and the father a Light Green Opaline. This means those two babies are both split for blue, (and that the father is not split) and because Opaline is a sex-linked mutation..An Opaline male to a Normal female has Opaline hens and split for Opaline males. So those two are a boy and girl, the green Opaline Clearflight Pied is a girl and the boy is a Green Clearflight Pied split for Opaline. :D

:eek: knowing nothing about mutations, had never known you could tell the gender of it so soon
So the younger one is a girl or which :S im getting a bit confused
maybe you can tell me which is boy like the one with the green color on its wings
that would make it easier for me
Thanks!

[Jen144]

Okay then sorry.:)
The one with green on its wings is Opaline, like its dad. She's a girl. The other is a male, and split for Opaline. (meaning if he bred with a girl that doesn't have colour in her wings, he'd have boys like him, normal males, normal hens, and hens that are Opaline) To make it easier, just google Opaline budgies (or something like that) and it'll be explained a lot clearer than I can do it. :D
If you bred the parents again, you can easily tell what sex they are when they are at the stage these babies are, when they start feathering up. Any with colour in its wings is female, any without is male.:)

[Mithu]

Okay then sorry.:)
The one with green on its wings is Opaline, like its dad. She's a girl. The other is a male, and split for Opaline. (meaning if he bred with a girl that doesn't have colour in her wings, he'd have boys like him, normal males, normal hens, and hens that are Opaline) To make it easier, just google Opaline budgies (or something like that) and it'll be explained a lot clearer than I can do it. :D
If you bred the parents again, you can easily tell what sex they are when they are at the stage these babies are, when they start feathering up. Any with colour in its wings is female, any without is male.:)

Thanks a bunch, I will try to determine the 3rd chick myself but the fourth will have to wait as it hasnt grown any wing feathers

[Jen144]

Your welcome. I'd love to see what the other two look like when they are feathered as well. :)

[rainpebble]

Such beautiful babies! I am so jealous! :p I only have one budgie so no chance of little bubs for me! Oh well! I can enjoy yours! Thank you for posting! I look forward to seeing them grow and develop! Also, do you have any names yet?

[Mithu]

No names yet, Im waiting for them to get a bit bigger so I can tell the difference between them because of as now they look almost like twins

[Jen144]

Hey any more pictures? :D I haven't seen any recent pics of the youngest two..*hint hint* ;)

[Mithu]

Hey any more pictures? :D I haven't seen any recent pics of the youngest two..*hint hint* ;)

Most likely i'll get the pictures today or tomorrow of the 3rd and youngest
if only you had a paid photographer :P

[Mithu]

Well Here are the pictures of the 2 YOUNGEST, usually I was posting pictures of the oldest but now its the youngest turn.
The youngest is the one with more yellow color and the 3rd is like the other two oldest.


http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1131.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1132.jpg
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http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1148.jpg
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http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1153.jpg

[Jewelz&SkyeBird]

Aww the baby is so cute!

[BUUZBEE]

Just finding this thread now... How adorable. Glad to hear they moved to a nextbox, as the other thing was a breeding ground for bacteria.

They sure do grow up quickly... not much down left!

Congrats, they are little lookers!

[clifff123]

Just too adorable, thanks for posting all the pictures in the post. It make me want to go thru it again!!

[Zeena]

Wow they all look so cute!!
I can't wait to see the final results!
keep up the fantastic work :)

[Jen144]

Aww they are so gorgeous! Seems you've got 2 boys from the youngest two. So altogether 3 boys and 1 girl. Congrats on such pretty babies! :)

[enicol6]

They look just beautiful!! I am glad everything is going so well :)

[Mithu]

Thank you all
actually it was pretty funny I was sitting down setting the camera , it was in my lap and somehow I put my hand down it went right in my sleeve ! and kept going up and up, finally got it out
they wanna cuddle anywhere they can find

[Mithu]

Update on all 4 budgies
Got pictures of them all about 3-5 of each
Im guessing 3 boys and 1 girl or 2 boys and 2 girls
Not yet named still thinking
They are in order from oldest to youngest!

1st Baby
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1158.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1160.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1157.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1159.jpg


2nd Baby (Just like his dad)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1162.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1163.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1179.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1177.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1174.jpg


3rd Baby
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1189.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1190.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1191.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1192.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1194.jpg


and finally 4th Baby
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1181.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1183.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1184.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies/100_1187.jpg





More to come tomorrow as Its better to take them in the morning
Enjoy!

[Jen144]

Yup two girls and two boys. They are soo gorgeous!!! All of them Clearflight Pieds..:loveeyes:

[Zeena]

wow those babies look absolutely adorable :)
when you see something like this, you know everything was worth while!
Can't wait to see more pics!

[Jewelz&SkyeBird]

They are so cute I can't wait for more pics!!

[Mithu]

Here are some more Pictures!
Enjoy!
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1196.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1200.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1201.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1202.jpg
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http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1242.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1247.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1248.jpg

[enicol6]

They look great and turned out so beautiful. I would hold off on sexing them although most certainly you have boys in there for sure. :)

[tammy1969]

Your babies are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I love all the pictures of the different stages of growth. Simply amazing!!!!!!!!!! :D

Can't wait for my babies to hatch!

[Mithu]

thank you all
good luck with your eggs! :)
More pictures coming in 2 days, the youngest is grown alot

[Jen144]

Woohoo! I can't wait to see them, they grow so fast don't they..

[Mithu]

Great news!
The 3 oldest have been out alot and hanging in the cage for a longer time period
ALSO eating the seeds AND THE VEGGIES!!
Im going to buy a bigger cage for all 8 of the budgies, How long after they are all out and about should I wait?
The youngest is still in there, so i'll have to wait
can anyone give me some dimensions for a cage for 8 budgies?

Anyways here are some pictures
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1202-2.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1249-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1250-1.jpg
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http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1253-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1255-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1256-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1257-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1260-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1266-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1267-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1268-1.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1269-1.jpg
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[enicol6]

They are all grown up!!! They look really beautiful. I still can't get mine to try veggies. That is great!

[Mithu]

I guess they learn from there parents, monkey see monkey do :p

[Zeena]

They're amazingly beautiful :)
Congratz on a successful journey! You were an excellent and responsible owner during all of this regardless of the fact that you didn't plan for this.
As for moving them, i would wait until the youngest becomes as independent as his siblings. Also Pia and Mithu may be getting ready to start a second so keep an eye on those two ;)

[Nika]

Pretty babies. I like the green babies the most. Are they light green opalines? If yes, please send one or two my way :) I looooooooooooooove light green opalines.

[Mithu]

Pia just laid her 1st egg of her second clutch
I dont want that to happen, so i shook the egg and put it back in
there already in a lot of stress

[Mithu]

I think I'll seperate the mom
but the problem is she cant be in another room
The cage is beside the nestbox with Mitti and Krishna..

[Jen144]

Yeah if she's starting another clutch and you don't want her to, I suggest you do seperate the mum from the nestbox..leave the dad with the babies and have the mum go to another cage. Another room would be good because otherwise they'll spend all their time calling to eachother and the dad might not feed the babies.
Anyway, it's great to see the clutch all grown up. :)

[Mithu]

How long before I can remove the nestbox?
Until the youngest baby is 5 weeks old correct?

[Jen144]

When the youngest is about 5 weeks, yes. If it isn't reliably eating seeds yet then put the father in with the babies so he can feed them, if the youngest doesn't follow its sibling's example and eat.

[Mithu]

More pictures will be added this weekend
Just an update

There all doing great, spending ALOT of time outside of the nestbox
Im still looking for a cage but not much luck yet
One question though..
How should I let them about to fly? Im afraid they will crash into something and hurt themselves
Should I wait till they get a bit older then clip the wings and go from there?

all eating veggies now..
Poop seems to be brownish???
Any suggestions?

[Guthwulf]

Let them fly about and crash. They all do. Your job is to take them to a place where there are no sharp things, holes, gaps, escape routes etc. Glass or seethrough things are bad.

But basically, they learn very quickly to manouver in air. Once they get the basics, they will be exploring EVERYWHERE!!!

Budgies wings should not be clipped before they learn to fly, or they will not have teh chance to develop proper muscle strength, co-ordination. Added bone strength and body structure results from proper wing/shoulder/chest muscle development. Flying also gives birds confidance and is natural to them.

p.s Poop is fine. They will be slowly developing the bacteria needed to digest different foods. Great time to introduce all those healthy veges and/or pellets that the old birds probably lift their noses up at!! Curiosit will get those younguns eating like champions so be sure to provide lots of variety of vege's you want them to eat. Another way they can develop the necessary bacteria is by eating the poop from other budgies. Sounds bad, but there are great pros and cons to it. Its a great way for a flock to adjust to food sources in a new area, but also a great way to spread disease from sick birds. Providing your birds arent sick and the poop hasnt been sitting growing bacteria for long its natural for your birds to eat it.

[Guthwulf]

Yeah i would try and remove the hen asap if you dont want a second round. Another room would be the best option, but if thats absolutely not possible, cover the cage she is in as much as possible for a few days. Moniter her to see if she is eating ok and check for any further eggs. Especially check to see if she has 'egg bum' (which you might be able to recognise by now) and if she is showing any signs of distress (fluffing up, sitting on the bottom of the cage, panting, tail bobbing).

Im sure that if you are as careful and attentive as you have been thus far, she will be fine.

[Mithu]

Ok thanks alot guthwulf I'll let them fly about
As for the hen, shes already layed her first egg and I shook it and put it back in
Im about to remove her today
Will they completely stop going in the nestbox? Im asking this because like I said Im going to buy a really big cage for all 8 of them, and need to know if I can remove them at a bit older or wait till they stop going in the nest

[Guthwulf]

As soon as the youngest was out of the box, i put it in a nursery cage with the other chicks that had no nest box access. You may feel bad for the youngest chick, but let me assure that the older chicks will have no problem being in the cage with no nest box to run to, and the younger chicks copy the older chicks.

So feel free to remove the female once she has laid her second egg (which she likely will today). Remove the nest box and leave the chicks in the cage with dad without a nest box. Dad will feed them if necessary, but for the most part they will feed themselves now.

[Mithu]

Bad news, I let one of them fly about and he crashed into a wall really hard seems to have injured his cere, It was bleeding a bit and seems as though right through the middle the skin actually came off..
I put some cornstarch on it
Seems to be doing fine now
I'll just wait to get there wings clipped when there older

[Zeena]

omg, i hope your baby feels better and is not badly hurt! this usually happens. The thing with birds is that flying comes naturally to them, it is the stopping and landing that they have to learn by observing other birds.
Keep us posted :)

[Guthwulf]

I would still recommend letting them fly. I cant stress enough how important it is that they learn to fly. Once they already know how to fly safely, if you wish to clip their wings, it is easy enough for them to learn how to adjust to their restricted flight. Learning to fly with clipped wings, or having clipped wings without proper flight skill or muscles is not advisable.

I know its scary to see them crash, but there is no other way to learn! If it helps, a smaller room that does not allow them to pick up so much speed is helpful. They will still crash, but a smaller room means they have to fly slower and turn more often, both things they need to do!

Its up to you, but i would still let them fly.

[Mithu]

the room was fairly small but still she got hurt
seems to be doing okay now
will add some pictures tomorrow

[Nika]

Also, make sure that they are learning to fly in a room that has a carpet so their landings are not dangerous.

[Mithu]

Yes all the rooms are carpet..

[Mithu]

Pictures delayed till sunday
As it is my birthday tomorrow and wont have alot of time

[Mithu]

Heres some pictures!
Enjoy
Names Added

Twinkie and Bubbles
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1278.jpg

Fluffy and Cheeko
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1279.jpg

Cheeko
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1280.jpg
MOM
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1281.jpg


DAD
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1282.jpg

Twinkie
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1283.jpg

Twinkie again!
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1284.jpg

Fluffy and Cheeko
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1285.jpg

Bubbles
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1286.jpg

Cheeko
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1287.jpg

Twinkie
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1289.jpg

Twinkie
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1291.jpg

Cheeko
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1292.jpg

All of them
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/kunal272/Baby%20Budgies%202/100_1290.jpg

It is hard to decide whos Twinkie and whos Bubbles, there almost the same color!
Anyone have any suggestions that would help me out?

[tammy1969]

Gorgeous Birds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D

[enicol6]

Wow! They turned out so pretty. My batch last summer had a few wall/broken cere problems as well. It is really a hard call. You want them to learn and you don't want them to crack their neck either. You take a chance but it is probably best to let them learn at least once before clipping the wings but you have to make that choice as their owner. You will experience this problem again during their first moult.

Just as yours have all grown up, we had a hatchie today :)

[Mithu]

Congratz on your new hatch! Look forward to some pictures
Alright i'll let them learn
But if I take them to a smaller room wont that only enable them to fly in that ONLY room correctly? The main room where the cage is at is fairly big and they could easily get hurt

Also the youngest is a month and a week old, can I remove the nestbox?
Still Looking for a Cage

[enicol6]

Lila kicked her babies to the curb and they were okay so I would assume you can remove the nest box. If they like sleeping in it at night you can leave it a bit longer. Wait on one more person to answer that one because I am not certain. If they learn to fly in one room they can still fly in another. They will just have to get their barings once you put them in the new room. Also, when you move them to the new room, if they are able to access another room, let them out at night and leave the lights out in the other rooms. I had to do that for awhile. Mine are in my dining room and they have access to the whole downstairs. They generally won't willingly fly into a dark room. It also helps when it is time to go back in the cage. Good luck :)

There is a pic of my new baby under Lila and Grinch. I recently started their breeding journal.

[Mithu]

The problem is shes started her second clutch and I dont want to put more stress on her, so Im going to remove it tomorrow

Also she seems to be attacking one of the budgies? Its not too harsh but he does get taken to the ground..
Should I seperate them??

[Mithu]

LONG Update
Sorry I was really really busy
Nest box was removed long ago
All the chicks are doing fine , eating playing etc
I will add pictures this weekend
and that will be the last of this journey
hope you all enjoyed :)!

[FrankieGomez]

I bet you enjoyed that experience.