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Removing the empty eggshell
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Budgie Feed Pellets vs Seed
ByadminTips for getting your budgie to actually eat those boring-little pellets: Okay, first rule—don’t mix pellets with seeds right off the bat. That’s cheating, and your bird will just pick out the seeds anyway. Try offering pellets first thing in the morning when your budgie’s actually hungry. Sneaky? Maybe. Effective? Hopefully. Since budgies are basically…
Budgies And Gravel / Grit
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Okay so like budgies?
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Hand Feeding Baby Birds
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,…