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Question
Hi Kyle, I have been trying to breed my budgies for sometime
now but with no success. I have just heard that if I add
wheat germ oil to their food it will help. I need to know if
that's true and if so about how long it would take to work.
I have five mature pairs.
Thanks in advance
Hello Cheryl.
What germ oil does help with the stimulation to breed.
It takes different amounts of time for different birds in order for it to kick in. Its not a definate thing either, with some budgies wheat germ doesnt do anything, they just dont want to breed.
Good Luck!
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Kyle Lohr
Expertise
I can answer questions on breeding, illness, housing, diet, color mutations, genetics, and many others. I find budgies to be one of the most wonderful bird species to own as a pet. If I do not know the answer to you question, which is indeed a rare event, I will do my best to research and find the best answer to your question. I have dedicated my life to budgies and now I'm prepared to give back and help the community with their budgies as well. These birds are so wonderful there is an endless amount of information to know about them. I learn new things from budgies every day that I spend with them. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. You will not be disappointed with the feedback.
Experience
I have owned and bred budgies for over 10 years. I know just about everything there is to know about these beautiful birds.
Organizations
Great American Bird Show and The National Cage Bird Show.
Education/Credentials
I am currently attending Fort Collins Veterinary School in Colorado and plan on becoming an Avian Veterinarian.
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