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.