feeding

  • Budgie Chick Food

    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…

  • Budgies Ready To Mate

    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 Feed Pellets vs Seed

    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.

  • New Feeding Station

    Unlike us, we’ve tried every trick in the book to stop wasting birdseed. Honestly, it’s been a nightmare—seeds everywhere, budgies flinging millet like it’s confetti. But guess what? We might’ve cracked it. Check out the new setup in the pic—all the food (seeds, veggies, fruit) stays in one spot now. Still get some airborne snacks…

  • Keeping Quail

    Keeping quail in your backyard? Honestly, it’s kinda awesome. They’re tiny, low-maintenance, and way more useful than you’d think. Like, forget chickens—quail are the underrated MVPs of backyard poultry. First off, their eggs? Small but mighty. Packed with protein and vitamins, and lower in cholesterol than chicken eggs. Plus, they look adorable—like something you’d see…