Mink and Chip's first meeting...

[RavensGryf]

It was a success ! I haven't seen my girl Mink this happy in a long time .

Today we took the divider out of the double flight cage. Well, actually when I got home I found that Don had already done it. I had to scold him for not waiting until I got home! I saw them both on Chip's side of the cage hanging out together. I observed them for a while, and I'm pleased at the way they're getting along. There is some bickering going on, but not fighting. Some amount of beaking and bickering is to be expected when establishing their association with each other.

I witnessed them sharing toys, sitting together, and...... even kissing

My beautiful normal and cinnamon English budgies


Well Hiiii there cutie


Don't they look good together?


Filling Chip in on all the secrets..


Sharing toys


He had to try out all the new toys


My beautiful little cuties

 

[GraciesMom]

Omg I don't know if I've ever seen such cuteness !!! Awesome job capturing & captioning it. I think they make a fabulous couple

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

Well it seems that this is "LOVE". Miss Elsa is so let down and rejected looking at this new devellopment In one of the pics it looks like Mink is actually preening Chip ...they certainly appear to have hit it off...its really nice that they befriended each other so quickly ...hee hee Chip is enjoying figuring out how the new toys work LoL Gorgeous pics of the Handome Chip and his new wife the very Pretty Mink they make a Beautiful Couple

 

[plumsmum2005]

Ah that is great that they are both happy, got a real silly grin on my face, lovely happy budgies. All is good with the world!

 

[Kiwibird]

They are just too cute for words Is Mink a bit bigger than Chip? Is that because he's a baby or are they the same size and it's just the angle? Glad they are getting along!

 

[Scott]

Lovely series of pics, Julie! Looks as though they are going to bond closely, but their mansion will permit seclusion when necessary!!

 

[Terry57]

Awww, I'm so glad they are getting along! They look precious together

 

[RavensGryf]

Omg I don't know if I've ever seen such cuteness !!! Awesome job capturing & captioning it. I think they make a fabulous couple

Thank you Kelly . Their cuteness always makes me laugh. It never gets old. I'm relieved that it looks like they'll be great friends.

Well it seems that this is "LOVE". Miss Elsa is so let down and rejected looking at this new devellopment In one of the pics it looks like Mink is actually preening Chip ...they certainly appear to have hit it off...its really nice that they befriended each other so quickly ...hee hee Chip is enjoying figuring out how the new toys work LoL Gorgeous pics of the Handome Chip and his new wife the very Pretty Mink they make a Beautiful Couple

Oh no, poor Miss Elsa . Please let her know that it's not what it looks like! Mink is just saying "you're okay kid, I accept you into my kingdom" .

It's fun watching Chip explore and play with all the toys. I think he's overwhelmed with all the things, and he can't believe how great his new place is compared to the quarantine cage.

Ah that is great that they are both happy, got a real silly grin on my face, lovely happy budgies. All is good with the world!

Isn't it a great feeling when our birds are happy? Thanks K.

They are just too cute for words Is Mink a bit bigger than Chip? Is that because he's a baby or are they the same size and it's just the angle? Glad they are getting along!

Thank you April. It's about time to weigh them again, but I think they're pretty close in size actually. Depending on who's fluffing up or flattening more, one looks bigger than the other, then the next moment it's the other one who looks bigger. Maybe Chip has a few more grams to go, but then Mink never got much heavier after weaning, so I'm not sure if budgies are done filling out by his age or not.

At any rate, at about 45-50 grams, Mink and Chip are considered to be 'smaller' English budgies. Some English out there are bred to be 30+ grams larger than the standard "pet shop type" (30-35g). Hopefully their smaller size and less exaggerated features means stronger genes health wise.

Lovely series of pics, Julie! Looks as though they are going to bond closely, but their mansion will permit seclusion when necessary!!

I hope not too much seclusion haha. Nonetheless, if the divider stays out on a regular basis, I am really going to have to be strict about the factors that discourage breeding once Chip becomes mature.

 

[Allee]

Super sweet photos, Julie! Mink and Chip hardly look as if they just met, in fact they look like bonded friends already! Sweet budgies and an amazing cage and set up, it's a magic combination, I know they'll be happy together!

 

[RavensGryf]

Awww, I'm so glad they are getting along! They look precious together

Thank you my friend ! I'm so glad too. I'm glad Mink has finally decided to share a swing with someone . Two budgies on a swing together is one of the cutest things... she would never do that with Twigs.

Super sweet photos, Julie! Mink and Chip hardly look as if they just met, in fact they look like bonded friends already! Sweet budgies and an amazing cage and set up, it's a magic combination, I know they'll be happy together!

Thanks Allee ! Looks like I chose the "right" friend for Mink. She approves . I'm happy with the way the set up came out. I'm still up in the air whether or not I'll take the divider out all day. With Mink and Twigs I used to only put it in for bedtime, I didn't even have a reason to, really.

 

[RavensGryf]

Chip's new favorite place. With his head in the orange He'll learn it isn't going to 'always' contain seed!



Mink's sweetest look

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

Awwe but it has to always contain special seeds thats just not fair if its going to be empty hee hee...Gorgeous pics of the Adorable Chip and Mink...Beautiful. Chip has really settled in with his GF into the big cage. Its great that they get on well. Mink is a very Beautiful girl

 

[RavensGryf]

Thank you Mary . What is funny, is that there are 2 seed containers... Chips "orange" and Mink's hanging vine feeder. They just don't get it yet.... they bicker over the same seed container without realizing there are TWO hellooo guys!!

I don't have seed in there constantly, because I want them to eat their other more nutritious foods as well . Any budgie would happily be a seed addict if given half a chance!

 

[RavensGryf]

Look at that face!


Chip thinks this is the best toy ever! I have an adorable video of him pulling out all the shredded paper there. (it's not available on Photobucket yet, as I just uploaded it. Sometimes it takes a while to show up. I'll post it when it's available).



Chip: "Hey Mink..."
Mink: "What do you want now, Chip"
Chip: "Can I sit up there with you on the swing?"


Mink: "Kid, how many times do I have to tell you.... NO!"
Poor Chip. Look how sad he looks. Mink has definitely been playing hard to get today.


One for the modeling portfolio

 

[GraciesMom]

Aww man soooo cute .. I just love these two! Excellent pics
Can't wait to see the video

 

[LeaKP]

This made my day! I love budgies and Mink and Chip are a perfect example of why!