Finally, our full inside aviary tour! You guys asked for it, so here it is—hope you like it. Let us know what you think in the comments. Breeding is already off to a great start this summer with 14 eggs and 2 little ones already hatched, which isn’t bad at all for a new setup….
Yes, you should totally take out the empty eggshells from the nest box, but like, don’t just grab them when the mom budgie is still in there. Wait till she comes out on her own, and wash your hands first—otherwise, you might freak her out or spread germs. Okay, so here’s the deal with nest…
Budgies 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 breeding boxes are basically just little wooden homes that copy the cosy tree holes wild budgies love. You’ll want untreated wood boxes around 9″x6″x6″ or 10″x6″x6″ – nothing fancy. The bottom should curve inward, so eggs don’t go rolling everywhere, plus a little perch by the entrance and a lid that opens easily.
Quail 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…
