Pet budgerigars are the best. They may be small, but these birds pack a powerful punch thanks to their robust bodies and charming personality. Your pet budgie is counting on you to make the right choices when it comes to what you feed it, so keep that in mind as you go about completing this […]
Here’s the issue, though: budgie owners tend to be inquisitive types when it comes to their pets’ food. They want their feathered friend to sample human cuisine so that they can increase their dietary variety. The problem is that budgies can’t eat everything that humans can. The avian digestive system isn’t very similar to the […]
In terms of raptors, vultures are the largest. Therefore, it is very challenging for these birds to fly with only fluttering. Because of this, they can soar to tremendous heights by riding updrafts of air with their large wings. So, they do a circling maneuver to maintain a position close to the thermal. Vultures can […]
If you’ve ever wondered if a budgie can handle being on their own, this article might help! If you’re the proud owner of a budgie but aren’t sure if it’s healthy for your bird to be an only pet, read on! Knowing your budgie and whether or not it needs a friend is essential. Everything […]
Many budgie owners think it’s best for their avian children to spend lots of time in the great outdoors. This, however, is not always the case. Basically, aviaries located outside in the elements are a breeding ground for illness among the birds kept there. (Read my piece on “Can I place my budgie cage outside? […]
Birds have a special place in their hearts for their human caretakers. Budgies, like us, enjoy munching on tasty trinkets and relics. The budgies’ very strong instincts tell them what to eat when they’re out in the wild. However, like other pets, a budgie will defer to its owner’s decisions regarding what it eats and […]
Herbicides like Preen can be used to eliminate newly germinated seedlings. Useful in the garden, as it hinders the growth of weeds without harming vegetable seedlings. For those who have both plants and birds under their care, the question of whether or not preen is poisonous to birds may arise. Birds utilize their beaks for […]
Nighttime is when birds in the wild go to sleep, when their predators have all gone inside. However, if you assume that kids require the same amount of time to sleep as you do, you will be sorely incorrect. Budgerigars are similar to other birds in many ways. The lack of light aids their slumber, […]
Budgies are often thought of as beautiful, lovely, and sociable, yet they do have a darker side: aggression. Even if your male and female budgies are often peaceful, you may witness them attacking each other on rare occasions. This may occur for a variety of reasons, including territorial disputes, poor living conditions, or simple incompatibility […]
It’s likely that a budgie who steps on another is doing so to assert its dominance or to tease it. But if both birds also link beaks and bob their heads together, it’s likely a mating ritual. This means that a budgie’s treading on another budgie could be interpreted as either an aggressive or affectionate […]
