Geoff is one of our longtime members and a total pro when it comes to breeding budgies. He’s been our go-to for new stock for years, and we’ve been lucky enough to add some of his great birds to our own aviary. They’ve settled in nicely and are loving all the extra space to fly around and get to know the rest of the flock.
His latest additions shown below.
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For newly hatched chicks, mom and dad usually give them the best food. But if you gotta step in and hand-feed older chicks (around 4-5 weeks), here’s a simple homemade mix that’ll do the trick: Easy Chick Mash RecipeYou’ll need: How to make it: Important!If you’ve got really tiny chicks (under 4 weeks) that need…
It’s a Long-Ass Time Okay so like, budgies? Those tiny parrots? They live FOREVER. No joke. The oldest one made it to 29 years, which is older than my mom. Even the regular ones live 10–15 years easy. So like… you gotta be ready for that. Vet bills? Yeah. Finding someone to take it if…
Recently we have re-designed our main aviary – video below.
Hand 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, also called parakeets, are like the perfect starter pet. They’re super adaptable to different places and don’t need crazy amounts of attention, which is awesome if you’ve never had a pet before. Plus you can actually train them to chill with you, which is pretty cool. Some of these little guys can even copy…
