[burdluver]

Bought home this beautiful baby two days ago. He/she is settling in well with lots of chirping in the cage. I have stuck a millet through the cage and it ate that but not coming on my hand and is scared if I go too close.
however, I need help determining gender so I can decide a suitable name for the beautiful bird. Can someone help?

 

[Cody]

The bird is a lovely lady, it appears that there is some dryness or crustiness along the very bottom of the cere, is that correct?

 

[burdluver]

Thanks! Yes the beak is also rather dry today.. what should I do?

The bird is a lovely lady, it appears that there is some dryness or crustiness along the very bottom of the cere, is that correct?

Thanks! Yes the beak is also rather dry today.. what should I do?

I haven’t seen her drink water at all so I’m hoping it’s dehydration and not mites..?

 

[Cody]

I am concerned that it could be the beginning of mites, she will drink if she is thirsty, if it is dry in your home you could get a warm air mist humidifier.

 

[FaeryBee]

The purpose of this forum is to promote the BEST PRACTICES in the care of budgies for their optimal Health and Well-Being
Locating an Avian Veterinarian

Your little female is beautiful. It does look like she may have mites.
I recommend you treat her with either ivermectin spot-on treatment or Scatt for Birds spot on treatment.
You can take her to your Avian Veterinarian for treatment.
It's best to take care of the problem before it progresses. Do not try to use mite spray - it is very dangerous for your budgie.

What have you named her?

A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
CuttleBones, Mineral Blocks and Manu Clay Roses
Safe Foods for Budgies
The Truth about GRIT

Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Additionally, please be sure to read the thread "Posting on the Forums" which is linked below.

Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
(Stickies are threads “stuck” at the top of each forum sub-section)
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.

SITE GUIDELINES
Posting on the Forums
Let's Talk Budgies!
FAQ
Articles
Be Prepared for Veterinary Care Expense
Avian First Aid
Quarantine - Is it Really that Important?
Quarantine Your Birds
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
Essentials to a Great Cage
Dangers to Pet Birds
Resource Directory

 

[burdluver]

How to tell it’s mites and not dryness?

 

[FaeryBee]

The areas look as if they are pitting the beak and cere which is different than simple flaking of the keratin.
Take her to an Avian Vet for a well-birdie check-up and let the vet make the final determination.

 

[StarlingWings]

Hi there and welcome to the forums!

Your little girl is gorgeous! I agree that it’s always best to take birds into the vet for a checkup. I can’t see the cere well enough to confirm that she may have mites or not but it’s best to treat it in the early stages before it becomes obvious. Therefore just in case, it’s best to take her in to the vet as mentioned above ♥

Meanwhile you’ve come to a great place to learn even more about the best of budgie care practices. Please be sure to read through the links provided above to ensure you’re up to date on the best of budgie care practices. If you have any questions afterward please be sure to ask as we’d love to help!

Best wishes for your little girl!
What’s her name?

Cheers 👋🏻