AboutErika Expertise I can answer questions about parakeets and their taming, housing, breeding, hand-feeding/raising, food, toys, and other general questions. I can not answer questions concerning medical issues and if your bird is injured take it to an avian veterinarian immediately!
Experience I have raised parakeets for almost ten years. I've had success breeding and raising budgies. I also have some experience in hand-feeding/raising parakeet chicks.
Education/Credentials I have succesfully bred and raised budgies for ten years.
Question What are the signs that my budgie is pregnant. She has been acting strange. She has been going under the newspaper at the bottom of the cage. She has also been eating a lot and there is a hump in her back.
Answer Hi michael!
Budgies don't get pregnant. Does your female even have a mate? She may be going under the paper in a playful manner. I have noticed that budgies usually eat more in the spring and summer. A hump on her back doesn't sound like a good thing. She may have a tumor! If she has a hump near her vent then she may be getting ready to lay, but by the sound of it she is just being a normal budgie, although that hump on her back you're talking about might be of some concern. Depending on how big it is, you probably need to take her to a vet. If you can tell me a bit more about her behaviors I can tell you if she really is going to lay.
