[Lissy1807]

Hello,
Just got a 5 week old budgie a couple of days ago and I was just wondering if you could help me as to its gender and mutation.
If the images aren't good enough I can get some more tomorrow 😁
Many thanks

 

[iain_38]

female I believe. From the pictures there are white marks around the nostrils (not sure if that’s the correct term) which is a tell tale sign for a female. Absolutely beautiful bird !

 

[Cody]

Beautiful, but the bird is more than 5 weeks old, it has lost the baby bars on its head and that happens with the first molt around 4 months or so.

 

[iain_38]

Was going to say it looks a lot older than 5 weeks old. My budgie is 14 weeks and looks younger than yours

 

[StarlingWings]

Hello and welcome to the forums!

This little one is definitely older than 5 weeks, I'd say about 5-6 months as Cody suggested above. The photos do not appear to be taken in natural light, is that correct? For most accurate gender determination, you should post photos taken in sunlight during the day From the shape of the cere alone, I'd guess female, but I need better photos to make an accurate assumption. I look forward to seeing more photos as this little one is truly adorable! Do you have any name ideas yet?

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 forums' many budgie articles and stickies; if you have any questions after reading through things, feel free to ask as we'd be happy to help.

Hope to see you around! 👋

 

[Lissy1807]

Hope these images are OK

Also can anyone help determine what mutation she is?
Many Thanks 😁

 

[Lissy1807]

I was thinking of naming her Skye... not sure what I would name her if she were a boy 😅

 

[StarlingWings]

Well, you don't have to consider it as she is in fact a girl! She is gorgeous

(Though I have actually met two different people named Skye who were both male, so it would have worked either way!)

 

[Lissy1807]

Thanks very much for that and good point!
Would you happen to know what her mutation is as well?
Many Thanks 😁

 

[srirachaseahawk]

Her mutation almost makes me want a budgie

 

[StarlingWings]

She is so cute, and appears to be cobalt greywing!

 

[Lissy1807]

Perfect! Thank you very much 😄
I am very glad I found this website... It has been so helpful even just reading other posts, especially the ones about health and care!
Many Thanks 😁

 

[FaeryBee]

Skye is a very beautiful little girl.

I recommend you remove the wooden dowel perches in her cage and replace them with natural wooden perches of varying diameters to help prevent pressure sores.
Pressure Sores
Bumblefoot
The information in this link will give examples of better options for perches:
Essentials for a Great Cage