Hi my name is Chris and I just brought home a 3 month old cockatiel.I was told that it is a male but I am not so sure.
How can You tell for sure?I named Him/Her Chip. Chip is a Cinnamon Pied and just beautiful. Chip has a lot of spots under the wings does this mean male or female?
Thanks for any help I can get.
Chris
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Re: Just Got A New baby
by Rosies Mommy on Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:13 pm
Congratulations on your new family addition.. I am sure Chip will bring lots of love and happiness into your life.
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Re: Just Got A New baby
by Chris on Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:17 pm
Thanks Rosie's Mom.
Chip is settling in very well. He is doing little chirps and has eaten some a few minutes ago.I think He will be a happy baby in a few more days after He gets use to His new home and away from the rest of His flock. There were 6 babies altogether in a big cage. Chip picked Me out I did not pick Him out .
Most of the babies would play with my hand but Chip steped up on My finger and would not get down, so He came home with Me.
I sure hope the love fest keeps up. LOL
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Chip is settling in very well. He is doing little chirps and has eaten some a few minutes ago.I think He will be a happy baby in a few more days after He gets use to His new home and away from the rest of His flock. There were 6 babies altogether in a big cage. Chip picked Me out I did not pick Him out .
Most of the babies would play with my hand but Chip steped up on My finger and would not get down, so He came home with Me. I sure hope the love fest keeps up. LOL
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Re: Just Got A New baby
by MFids on Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:31 pm
I don't suppose you could find out what mutation Chip's mother is??? If she's not a cinnamon like Chip, then Chip is 100% female! If Chip's mother is a cinnamon, then it could go either way (genetics of mutations).
Generally speaking, males sing and have various types of chirps and love strutting off while females chirp and tend to have a single chirp. If he is a male it may take him a bit to settle in before he sings. If female, then he'll probably never sing!
Spots and bars don't really tell you anything.... unless the bird is over 1-2 years old (sometimes you can tell when younger, but some birds are later molters).
Got any pics?
Generally speaking, males sing and have various types of chirps and love strutting off while females chirp and tend to have a single chirp. If he is a male it may take him a bit to settle in before he sings. If female, then he'll probably never sing!
Spots and bars don't really tell you anything.... unless the bird is over 1-2 years old (sometimes you can tell when younger, but some birds are later molters).
Got any pics?
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Re: Just Got A New baby
by mytielwoody on Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:27 am
Awww, congrats on your new baby! don't worry......in time it's very likely he/she will show you his gender by his behavior! Welcome to you and Chip!
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Re: Just Got A New baby
by Chris on Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:19 am
No pictuers yet ,My hubby said He will take some tonight after He gets home from work. How do You post pictuers on Here?
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Re: Just Got A New baby
by Rosies Mommy on Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:38 am
Chris wrote:Thanks Rosie's Mom.
I sure hope the love fest keeps up. LOL
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I'm sure it will and that it will grow daily.. They really are the best!
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