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ByadminHand Feeding Baby Birds: (Guide) So you wanna hand-feed a baby bird? Cool! But heads up—this isn’t something to wing (ha). It’s kinda intense, and honestly, if you’ve never done it before, maybe start with a weaned bird first. But if you’re diving in, here’s the deal: The Basics: Most birds wean around 8–12 weeks,…
Budgies Ready To Mate
ByadminBudgies signal they’re ready to mate by acting extra flirty and showing some obvious body changes. When they’re in the mood, their hormones kick in (usually because of longer daylight and good food), and things get spicy. Male budgies: Their little nose area (called the cere) turns this crazy bright blue—like, seriously noticeable. Female budgies:…
Budgie Perches
ByadminBudgie Perches Perches for a budgie should be offered in an assortment of sizes, heights, textures, and materials (i.e., rope). This will ensure your budgie can exercise their feet, which may help prevent sores. Budgie perches should be a minimum of 4 inches long and 3/8 inch in diameter. Wider perches will limit proper gripping, which…
New Feeding Station
ByadminUnlike us, we’ve tried every trick in the book to stop wasting birdseed. Honestly, it’s been a nightmare—seeds everywhere, budgies flinging millet like it’s confetti. But guess what? We might’ve cracked it. Check out the new setup in the pic—all the food (seeds, veggies, fruit) stays in one spot now. Still get some airborne snacks…
Buying An Aviary
ByadminBuilding a budgie aviary? Hell yeah—your birds are going to love it! Way better than being cooped up in some tiny cage. Whether you’re DIY-ing it or buying one ready-made, just make sure it’s got the good stuff: strong wire mesh (nothing flimsy that predators can rip through), a cosy spot for them to sleep…
Budgie Bedding
ByadminBudgie Bedding The bottom of your budgie’s cage needs paper lining so you can clean it every day. Also, keep an eye on their poop—like, check if it looks weird, ‘cause that could mean they’re sick. There’s a bunch of cheap, easy-to-find paper you can use: Don’t use glossy ads—the ink might be toxic if…