Thanks, I’ll check it out next! And haha, I can’t take credit just yet, I’m still looking at the ad and asking the owner some questions (currently have a single budgie that I want to get a friend yubut I’m very nervous about getting another bird)I am personally lousy at picking male from female given all the various mutations that are around now. You may be right in your assessment, however, this post was written by one of our budgie experts, so it may help you in the meantime while we wait for someone a bit more knowledgeable to spot your post weigh in!
Sexing Budgies by Cere Color
What is a cere? The cere is the fleshy covering of the base of the upper mandible, through which the nostrils open. It can also be used in the sexing of a budgie. Basic Ceres: Light pink cere: Juvi, recessive pied, or Ino (albino, lutino, creamino) males Dark blue cere: All other males Light...www.parrotforums.com
Very sweet little birdie, btw, thank you for taking her (or him) in! 🙏
thanks, I’ll check it out next! and haha, I can’t take credit just yet, I’m still looking at the ad and asking the owner a few questions (I’m very nervous about adding a second member to my “flock” but think it’ll be for the best)I am personally lousy at picking male from female given all the various mutations that are around now. You may be right in your assessment, however, this post was written by one of our budgie experts, so it may help you in the meantime while we wait for someone a bit more knowledgeable to spot your post weigh in!
Sexing Budgies by Cere Color
What is a cere? The cere is the fleshy covering of the base of the upper mandible, through which the nostrils open. It can also be used in the sexing of a budgie. Basic Ceres: Light pink cere: Juvi, recessive pied, or Ino (albino, lutino, creamino) males Dark blue cere: All other males Light...www.parrotforums.com
Very sweet little birdie, btw, thank you for taking her (or him) in! 🙏