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Question
hey,
i just got two birds yesterday and i was wondering how can you tell them what sex their are.
And also i was wondering how can you train them. = S
Hi, Rankin.
Depending on the feather coloration of the birds, males generally have blue ceres (the cere is the colored area above the beak); females have white/brown/tan/beige ceres. Cere color can change until budgies have molted at least once at about 6 months of age. If your birds are not 6 months old, be aware cere color can change, depending on the overall coloration of the bird.
Are you interested in TRAINING your birds to do certain things or TAMING them so you can handle them? There is a difference between the two. Either takes much time and patience and knowledge on your part. Since birds prefer other birds to humans, this may not be successful since you have 2 birds and they will most likely bond to each other instead of you.
Chrys
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Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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