Badgerigar. known as; Budgies, lovebirds, or Australian
(Melopsittacus Undulatus) Scientific name: Melopsittacus Undulatus
Origin: Australia
.Size: between 15 to 20 cm
Average age: 6-10 years
Budgies are beautiful birds that are popular with bird lovers, as many prefer to raise them due to their ease of reproduction, but it must be ensured in the beginning that the appropriate cage and food are available for them to help them reproduce.
Tips for choosing the right budgie to raise
Here are some tips for choosing the right budgie to breed:
- Buy a budgie from a good place, and make sure that the birds are in good health and treatment, by asking the seller how to take care of his birds and the cleanliness of their cages.
- Examine the budgie’s cage, and make sure of its size, cleanliness, and the nature of food and drink in it.
- Make sure that the bird is healthy and that there is no crusting in its beak, feet, or secretions from its nose, and that the feathers are clean and soft.
- Choose a baby budgie that is less than 4 months old.
- Determine the gender of the budgie you want to raise. For males, the color of the tar is blue or purple, and for females, it is very light blue, beige or brown.
- Choose the budgie in attractive colors, as the budgie appears in a large variety of colors.
Tips for choosing the right cage for a budgie
Budgies need appropriate cages with a space to help them exercise and explore. Here are some tips for choosing the right cage for budgies:
- Choose a cage of a suitable size and measure at least 18 x 18 x 18 inches. The budgie needs horizontal space to fly, so choose a cage that is elongated from the sides.
- Choose a cage designed specifically for budgies and not for birds in general; Not all birds have the same space or safety requirements.
- Buy a rectangular cage, not a round one; Because it is not suitable, and may hinder the movement of the budgie and does not provide him with hiding corners.
- Choose a cage made of a sturdy material such as wire, metal, or stainless steel; This is because the budgie is able to chew some material with its beak, which helps it escape, and avoid cages made of lead or zinc because it may harm the bird.
- Ensure that the cage bars are spaced approximately 12 mm apart; This is to avoid the budgie escaping or getting stuck between the bars.
- Choose a cage with a tightly closed door. Your budgie may use its beak to open the cage door if it’s not secure, so stay away from doors that open up or down.
- Place the cage in a suitable, well-ventilated place away from children and other household pets.
- Cover the base of the cage with waste paper, and be sure to change it every day.
Tips for cleaning a budgie’s cage
There are some tips that you should follow to clean a budgie’s cage, and the following are the most important ones:
- When cleaning the cage, move the budgie to an alternate cage or safe area.
- Replace the liner under the cage with clean black and white newsprint; This is because colored paper may contain toxic dyes.
- Wash the cage contents well with hot, soapy water.
- Clean the cage floor thoroughly with a broom to collect feathers and seeds.
- Clean the cage well at least once a month by soaking it with water and massaging it well with a sponge after removing its contents from it and cleaning it well.
- Replace broken or dirty toys to keep the bird safe.
- Be sure to dry all cage supplies before returning them to avoid mold or bacteria buildup.
Budgies cleaning tips
Here are some tips for cleaning a budgie:
- Budgies should be cleaned twice a week.
- You should use lukewarm water to clean the bird so that it is not exposed to cold.
- There is no need to use soap when cleaning a budgie; Because regular soap can hurt and irritate his skin.
- Place the bathing bowl at the bottom of the cage on a flat surface so that the bird can jump into it.
- The budgie will shake itself up to get rid of the water to dry, but you may need to cover the cage with a towel to make sure it isn’t getting cold.
- Clean the bathtub well after the budgie has finished using it.
- You can use a spray bottle instead of a shower cap and spray it on the bird, which is an important method during the winter season.
Tips for proper feeding of budgies
Here are the proper and harmful foods for budgies that you should consider:
essential foods
There are some important foods to maintain the nutrition of the budgie bird, including the following:
- You can buy pellets from a pet food store. These pellets are a staple in a budgie’s diet. Because it contains a lot of important nutrients for the bird.
- Seeds are a good choice for feeding birds.
- Vegetables and fruits form an important part of a budgie’s diet such as: apples, sweet potatoes, berries, pumpkins, grapes, parsley, broccoli, spinach, mangoes, strawberries, peaches, cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, bananas, watercress, beetroot and cabbage.
- It is recommended to feed the bird raw fruits and vegetables to preserve the vital nutrients in them.
- grains; Like brown rice, cracked wheat, and barley, it can be served as a mixture of soaked grains.
- foods containing protein; Like boiled eggs, and grated cheese.
harmful foods
There are some foods that you should avoid feeding budgies, including the following:
- avocado
- Pastries, cakes and bread.
- Onions and garlic.
- mushrooms;
- the salt.
- Tomato leaves and stems.
- Fruit seeds.
- Coffee and tea.
- Chocolate.
- rhubarb;
- Fried food.
Tips for proper feeding of budgies
There are some tips to keep parrots feeding, including the following:
The bird should be fed special granules and seeds every day.
Fruits and vegetables should be served every other day or preferably every other day.
Offer eggs or cheese once a week or once a fortnight.
Parrots can get sick if they don’t eat for 24 hours, so they need to be able to reach for their food at all times.
The food bowl should not be too deep so the budgies can reach the food easily.
Change the bowl of water daily and clean it with vinegar and water to prevent bacteria buildup.
Tips for entertaining budgies
There are some tips that you should follow to entertain the budgie bird, including the following:
- Put some toys made of natural materials such as wood, paper and plant materials inside the cage such as; Ladders, balls, ropes, swings and bells.
- Allow the bird to play and fly outside of its cage, but after preparing the room appropriately by closing all windows, doors, and fans, and keeping any other animals indoors.
Play with your bird at least twice a day. Playing is a great way to connect with your bird and train it to respond to your directions.
- Try the mirror game with him, by placing the mirror in front of him and the bird will run towards it, and when it approaches it move it in a different direction so that the budgie chases it.
Do you know?
The most budgie lived in the world, according to what was spotted by “Guinness Record”, his name was “Charlie”, he lived in England and reached the age of 29 years
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