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…
Can anyone help me out with my budgie? He’s a little dude, still young I think, but he won’t fly. Like, at all. Just kinda walks around the bottom of the aviary like a tiny penguin or something. I’ve tried putting him up on perches a few times, but he always ends up back on…
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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…
A budgie aviary is basically like a sweet little bird mansion where your feathered friends can zoom around, hang out together, and stay active. Doesn’t matter if it’s inside or outside—just make sure it’s roomy, safe, and comfy, especially with the UK’s moody weather. Must-Haves for Your Budgie Pad: Basically, if you’d wanna hang out…
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…
Images from inside our aviary. Just a standard gallery setup. Some of our beautiful budgie stock.
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.
A budgie’s whole life story—from tiny egg to full-grown bird—takes about 3–4 months. It’s wild how fast they grow! Here’s the breakdown in plain English: From Egg to Awesome: The Budgie Lifecycle Full Adult Mode (3-6 months)Around 3–4 months they lose their baby feathers (first molt!) and get their fancy adult colours. Eyes develop a…
