Help? Should I be worried?

Moheba96

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My birds nose when I got him/her was white, and now its changing color. I believe its called the cere? What can I do to help my bird?
 

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itzjbean

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This is common for growing young budgies! Most of the time turning brown indicates female -- during breeding season it can turn rather crusty and gross looking, but it is normal and just an indication that she is ready to breed. Males (most of the time but not all) ceres will turn blue.
 

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Your baby is just growing up! She's a gorgeous little thing!
 

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