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Budgie Housing & Environment
ByadminHousing & Stuff Okay, so first things first – budgies need space. Like, way more than you’d think for such tiny birds. A single budgie should have a cage at least 20 inches long (and deep/wide), but honestly? Go bigger if you can. If you’ve got two, bump that up to 30 inches minimum –…
Quail Breeding/Hatching
ByadminQuail eggs are tiny little nutrient bombs—excellent for you, and honestly kinda cute. If you’re thinking about hatching some, it’s a fun but kinda fussy process. Here’s how to do it without driving yourself (or the eggs) crazy. Stuff You’ll Need: Setting Up Your Egg Spa (aka Incubator): Picking Your Eggs: Egg-Sitting Duty: Hatching Time…
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…
Budgies And Gravel / Grit
ByadminDoes my budgie actually need gravel or grit? Nah, they don’t. Here’s the thing—budgies are smart little seed crackers. They peel off the outer shell before eating the good stuff inside, so grit isn’t necessary for them. Back in the day, people thought all birds needed grit to help grind up food in their guts,…
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…
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…