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…
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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…
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:…
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…
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.
Budgie 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…
Feeding Dishes When picking out dishes for your budgie, you’ve got a few solid options: Here’s the deal – keep their dry food, fresh snacks, and water in separate dishes. And make sure the water dish is big enough for them to splash around in if they wanna take a quick bath. Got multiple birds?…
