Ask for a written guarantee of health for your new bird. Many places will offer this as a matter of course. It should enable you to return the budgie and get a refund should the vet discover any existing health problem in the young bird. Take a good look at your pet budgie before buying. Prev Next. Upload your photo.
Sonia, 1 March I would like to buy a young male budgie. Joshua, 20 November I still don't know where to get a baby budgie. The Budgie was displayed at the Antwerp Zoo in Belgium around , and began to gain in popularity, not only with the wealthy.
Australia banned exportation of Budgies in , and the Europeans had to breed their existing stock in order to continue the hobby.
The budgie is native to Australia, where it still dominates the grasslands in large, undulating flocks. The wild budgie is similar to the birds we see today in pet shops, though smaller, and only found in the nominate color, green. They breed in the rainy season when water and food are plentiful, and nest in hollowed out trees or tree limbs. They can be pesky to farmers, and are especially dangerous to grain crops. Budgies can live between 7 to 15 years, though the average is far less than seven due to mistreatment, accidents, or lack of knowledge about appropriate bird care.
Budgies are also prone to obesity, fatty tumors and liver, foot disorders, scaly face, and intestinal parasites, all of which require veterinary care. Hand-raised birds are more likely to talk as are single-caged birds. Relatively inexpensive, they are not loud, do not take up a lot of space and do not make a mess. They are easy to train and make exceptional pets if they receive a lot of attention. As with most birds, the budgie will bond quicker to you if it is a single bird. If you have a busy lifestyle and feel you would not have a lot of time to interact with your bird, you may want to consider having two as they are flock birds and like companionship.
Budgies love baths; some like a dip and some like showers. Try putting a dish of water in the cage to see if your parakeet likes to bathe. If he shows no interest, you can mist him with warm water and let him dry in the sun. Always make sure the room is warm for bathing. Budgies love to eat and their diet is very important. In the wild they eat ripened green seeds and greens. A pelleted diet is best, in addition to anything you eat, except for avocado, chocolate, fatty things and salty things.
A good diet consists of pellets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grains and seeds. They enjoy carrots, corn, peas, green beans, cooked chicken egg, apple, pear, cantaloupe, leafy greens, whole wheat bread, and corn bread. They also like plucking the fresh buds off of fresh broccoli. An occasional millet spray is a great treat.
If your budgie has not been raised on fruits and vegetables, he may be stubborn about changing his diet. Add something new each day and be patient. His curiosity just might reward him with some healthy and tasty treats.
The spacing of the cage bars should be half an inch or less to avoid escapes and to prevent your bird from getting stuck. Horizontal cage bars offer the best opportunity for climbing and exercise. Place at least a couple of perches at different levels, with enough space for your budgie to comfortably move between them.
Offering a variety of perch sizes, shapes, and textures will also help keep your budgie's feet in good shape. A nest to sleep in, dishes for food and water, various toys, and things to chew on should all fit inside the cage.
Even if they have a large cage, budgies will still need playtime and socialization opportunities outside of the cage. Flight is very natural and important for a bird, but you should only allow your budgie to fly in a very secure and safe area. If you have concerns about being able to control your bird's flight area, consider having the wings trimmed some to decrease the flying abilities. Like most parrots, budgies are social birds, and thus many owners keep budgies in pairs so that they can entertain one another.
Budgies seem to be happiest when kept in pairs. A single bird can be fine as long as you are able to spend a significant amount of time interacting with them on a daily basis. Budgies are prone to some of the same issues as other parrots, but also have some that are unique to this species. They can be susceptible to goiters caused by iodine deficiency or develop tumors, if their diet includes too many seeds and not enough fruits and vegetables. Budgies can also be subject to psittacosis also called parrot fever , caused by a bacteria , and they can fall prey to scaly mites that affect the skin on the legs and around the eyes.
Variety is the key to a healthy diet for your budgie since these birds are diverse foragers in the wild. Seeds can be a nutritious part of a budgie's diet, but because these are high in fat, seeds should only make up a portion of the diet.
Pelleted diets are often a good choice for birds, as they are nutritionally balanced. Seeds and pellets can be fed in combination, but other foods should also complement the diet, including a variety of fresh vegetables carrots, broccoli, corn, spinach, beans, etc. Have patience with your budgie anytime you introduce a new food, as they can be scary to birds. Sprouted seeds are also an excellent way to add variety to your bird's diet, but avocados, chocolate, sugar, and salt must be avoided.
A cuttlebone can be provided as a source of calcium. Free flying time is critical to the budgie; try to offer several hours each a day in a room that is safe. A large houseplant can be a great playground. Your budgie needs a variety of toys to offer exercise and mental stimulation. It's best to rotate the toys every month or so to prevent them from growing bored.
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