Welcome to my birdie blog! This blog began in December 2010, to record life with my, at that time, flock of four: Atilla, Raspy, Cagney & Bezukhov.
The flock has evolved over time & this blog details: different flock personalities, flock dynamics, health issues, losses & introductions. The circle of life is certainly demonstrated within this site. It has been a roller coaster ride & the ups & downs continue to this day.
(Note: Glossary is at the end of this page.)
Why is the blog called “Puddings & Toyboys”? Sisters Atilla & Raspy got their ‘Puddings’ nickname in March 2010 from a photo entered into a caption competition put on by a Budgerigars Forum. The winning photo is below:
In October 2010, Cagney & Bezukhov arrived. Given the boys were almost 2 years younger than the girls & they paired up, they got the nickname, the ‘Toyboys’.
To fill in the gaps prior to the commencement of the blog, I added some backdated posts:
- Birth of my girls – August 2008
- Arrival of my girls – September 2008
- Birth of the boys – June 2010
- Arrival of the boys – October 2010
Major events since the blog began:
🌈 Raspy RIP – November 2011 – flock down to 3
🌈 Atilla RIP – September 2012 – flock down to 2
❤️ Phineas arrives – October 2012 – flock up to 3
❤️ Thomas arrives – May 2013 – flock up to 4
🌈 Thomas RIP – January 2014 – flock down to 3
🌈 Cagney RIP – September 2015 – flock down to 2
❤️ Dalai arrives – March 2016 – flock up to 3
🌈 Phineas RIP – September 2016 – flock down to 2
❤️ Perry & Lennie arrive – November 2016 – flock up to 4
🌈 Bezukhov RIP – July 2018 – flock down to 3
🌈 Dalai RIP – February 2020 -flock down to 2
❤️ Moriarty arrives – October 2020 – flock up to 3
🌈 Perry RIP – February 2023 -flock down to 2
Glossary
Explanations of terms, acronyms & general weird things…
- ttmss swing

This term is used widely in this blog & refers to the teeter-totter-mirror-see-saw swing. It is just a way to distinguish that particular swing from the other swings. The swing basically has two perches astride a double mirror. This quickly became a firm favourite of the Puddings due to the fact they could sit together….. yet apart… Over the years it has also been widely used by all members of the flock & is still in use today (though a newer version!)
- the Ferplast
The Puddings first home was the Ferplast Rekord 6. When they moved into The Manor, the Ferplast was used as a home for others, e.g., Thomas, or a quarantine cage or a chill-out cage. It was upgraded to the Ferplast Piano 6.

- The Manor
The Manor is “Montana Manor”, the Montana San Remo cage that the Puddings moved into in June 2009. It was eventually phased out & replaced with the Liberta Oregon.

- the loft area
The loft area refers to the domed part of The Manor & was typically used as sleeping quarters.

- Mr EV
Mr EV is Mr Exotic Vet.
- Mr AV
Mr AV is Mr Avian Vet
yay. puddings and toyboys at last, how exciting!
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I have only just found this amazing blog (yep – I’m meant to be working!) – did you tell me about it before, Sweetpea, and I read your email too quickly?
I just LOVE the header pic!
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I mentioned it in my forum blog. I am still finding my way around the site. I love that header pic too! 🙂
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Great blog Pea and budgies will keep an eye on what your all upto
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Thanks Alan. You should start a blog about your flock too. 🙂
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Will not have time for a blog Pea with chicks coming 13 eggs now with all them night feeds
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Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Feel free to accept or decline. No pressure, no worries.
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Many thanks ACircleInThePath. I belatedly accept. 🙂
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Hey there, I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award – feel free to accept or decline. 😀
http://studentswithbirds.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/more-blogs-that-ive-been-reading/
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Thank you Avianstudent!!! That is a lovely surprise. 🙂
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What a lovely blog this is, it’s so nice to see that there are people passionate about budgies who create a loving environment for them. I’m happy I found it, photos of your birds makes me smile and remind me of my birds who are now gone…
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Thank you for your kind words. 🙂 It is a pleasure to do this blog & to connect with others who also appreciate budgies. I am sorry your birds are now gone – you must have many wonderful memories of them.
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