Chatto Creek Aviaries

Chatto Creek Aviaries Hi there, welcome to my page😊. This page is where I will be showing what kind of birds I have & breed. For aviary tours or more info, just pm me 🙂

I specialise in genetics in budgies,and breed all colours and varieties including rare budgies.

Also, I’m thinking of starting my variety videos again 🤗🤗I just needed a break — as some of you know, this year has been...
16/11/2025

Also, I’m thinking of starting my variety videos again 🤗🤗

I just needed a break — as some of you know, this year has been full of life-changing challenges, and I needed some time to adapt and adjust.

I’m very open about it because I can’t hide it 😅
I have Tourette’s. So when I make these variety videos, it’s going to be pretty tricky to edit every single tic out, but I’ll try my best!

I wanted to ask — what varieties would you like to learn about? Any in particular? Or should I just make whatever ones I feel like? 😊

And lastly, thank you so much for all your support. I absolutely love talking to you all, meeting those I’ve met, helping with questions, educating people about birds, sharing the joy they bring, and supplying gorgeous budgies to you all. ❤️

First red violet chick hatched today for the season!! 🤗💜This is a variety I’ve been working on for a while! Some of you ...
16/11/2025

First red violet chick hatched today for the season!! 🤗💜

This is a variety I’ve been working on for a while! Some of you have been lucky enough to see them in person at the rare displays I do at bird shows. 😊

Right now a lot of them are in spangles, since I first started with red violets in them, so I don’t have to many normals yet. This year I’ll still be focusing on depth of colour and building up numbers. Hopefully I’ll get a few more normals along the way so I can slowly bring them into normals, and then eventually into greywings and clearwings....as they have such gorgeous contrasts with that light grey to white paired with that deep, proper purple colour👌💖

Wow its been busy...Here are some updates on the chicks now 🥰Show birds are going very well, lots of chicks hatched and ...
13/11/2025

Wow its been busy...
Here are some updates on the chicks now 🥰

Show birds are going very well, lots of chicks hatched and from some very exciting pairs 😊
Hope everyone has a great weekend 💖

Chicks are feathering up🥰Looks like so far sky greywing Possibly 2 rainbows so far🌈And another greywing.
26/10/2025

Chicks are feathering up🥰
Looks like so far sky greywing
Possibly 2 rainbows so far🌈
And another greywing.

Having a good diet is crucial for breeding budgies.Many people think you can just put two budgies together with seed and...
21/10/2025

Having a good diet is crucial for breeding budgies.

Many people think you can just put two budgies together with seed and water, but breeding isn’t that simple. Success depends on the birds, their environment, and their diet, and even the weather or climate. Some breeding seasons will be better than others, and factors like temperature, humidity, and seasonal changes can affect breeding success.

1. The Pair: Age, health, and breeding condition matter. Budgies usually start breeding around 10–12 months, but i would always recommend wait to about 12 months old!

2. Cage Setup: Budgies need privacy, sunlight, and some background noise. I have a radio on in my bird room, the reason is music or gentle sounds stimulate them and encourage breeding, mimicking the sounds of a flock.

3. Feeding (crucial!): A balanced diet is essential for healthy eggs and chicks. Key nutrients include:

Calcium & Vitamin D3: For strong eggshells and bone development.

Protein: Supports egg and chick growth.

Trace minerals & vitamins A, E, K: Support fertility and overall health.

Without proper nutrition, embryos may not develop, or chicks may hatch weak.

Breeding budgies takes patience and care.
Healthy birds, the right environment, and a good diet give you the best chance of success.

Hope you found this info helpful 😊

Just a little update for everyone waiting on baby budgies and hand rears 😊 Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten! 😁 It’s just...
14/10/2025

Just a little update for everyone waiting on baby budgies and hand rears 😊 Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten! 😁 It’s just been a slower start to the season than usual, but things are finally ramping up now! Lots of eggs in the nest and chicks due to hatch.

And then there were three 🐣🥰
10/10/2025

And then there were three 🐣🥰

Just want to give a huge shout-out to the amazingly talented small business (The Feather Craftsman) 💕 I collect feathers...
06/10/2025

Just want to give a huge shout-out to the amazingly talented small business
(The Feather Craftsman)
💕 I collect feathers from my aviaries for them, and when my Galah, Percey, passed away, they surprised me with a beautiful pair of earrings made from feathers I had donated before his passing. 🥹💖

Today, I received another stunning pair made from his feathers. These earrings are truly special and mean so much to me Thankyou. 🥰✨

Veggies were on special today, so I stocked up! 🥕🥦🫑Later in the year I’ll have fresh veggies from the garden, but for no...
06/10/2025

Veggies were on special today, so I stocked up! 🥕🥦🫑
Later in the year I’ll have fresh veggies from the garden, but for now it’s supermarket ones doing the job 😄

The birds go through a lot of veggies during breeding season! Every day I make up a soft food mix for them. Each breeding pair with chicks gets fed morning and night, while the ones sitting on eggs just get a morning feed.

First chick of the season 🥰 from a pet budgie pairing💕
05/10/2025

First chick of the season 🥰 from a pet budgie pairing💕

25/09/2025

Guess what this little guy wanted this morning 🤣
Birds are so clever, they learn your schedule quickly! He knows exactly when the soft food is served, and every day he’s waiting eagerly for me.😄

This is also a really important point for breeders. When raising chicks, parents rely on routine just as much as we do. They’ll actually wait for you to bring their soft food in the morning so they can feed their babies.

If you don’t keep a consistent routine and just feed whenever, it’s not ideal for them or their chicks, and you’re far more likely to run into problems with feeding and chick development. A good routine keeps the parents on track and ensures the chicks get the best possible start.😊

Abit of a slow start to the breeding season, but my colour pairs are already have fertile eggs in the nest😊This year I’m...
23/09/2025

Abit of a slow start to the breeding season, but my colour pairs are already have fertile eggs in the nest😊

This year I’m also running a little experiment, trying out different nesting materials to see what works best, since the one I used to use isn’t available anymore. I’m curious to see how it affects hatchability and if it makes a difference with chick survival rates.

No matter how many years you breed birds, there’s always more to learn and I love finding new ways to improve.

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