It seems reasonable that if your bird is sleepy, they will fall asleep, but that isn’t always the case. Do budgies need darkness to sleep? Yes, budgies need darkness to sleep. Less light and darkness shows a budgie that it is time to go to sleep. Budgies are not able […]
A budgie’s life span depends on their breed, health, and lineage, and a budgie’s diet plays an essential role in its life. While there is food that can be of nutritional value for a budgie, there are types of food that are not the best for them. Lettuce, especially iceberg […]
There are a lot of ‘taming’ practices that pet owners do to their companion. For example, ‘Should we put our dog on a leash or let them free?’, or ‘should we declaw a cat or not?’ While some of the practices are downright cruel, some often get in the grey […]
Budgies, with their colorful plumage and talkative and social nature make perfect companions. However, just because they are considered to be low-maintenance or easy-to-keep pets, doesn’t mean that they need any less care or attention than a cat or a dog. This may lead you to wonder if you should […]
Choosing the best perch for your budgie can be a hard task, as there are a huge number of options available, but we have gathered up the most up to date and pertinent information that you need to know to make the best choice for your budgie’s good health. In […]
There is nothing better than natural wood toys and perches for birds, but which natural wood is safe for the bird and easy for you to source and maintain? What about bamboo? Is bamboo safe for budgies? To keep budgies happy and healthy, fit their cage with perches and toys […]
Like everyone else, when I first brought my budgie home I didn’t have the necessary detailed knowledge about what type of perches should be kept inside their cages to make their new home look a friendly atmosphere. I was confused initially and tried different plastic perch options. But with time, […]
As the weather gets warmer, all the delicious fruits start to be in season, and they are a nutritious way to cool off during the hot summer months. You know you love to eat fruits- especially watermelon- but can your budgie share this treat with you, too? The great news […]
Budgie is a social bird, that forms deep bonds with its people, and becomes a true friend. However, they are easily spooked and need a patient owner who will understand and reassure them. One of the biggest concerns for new budgie owners is, are budgies afraid of the dark. I […]
Maybe you’ve never owned a budgie before, and it’s so cute you just want to pet it to let it know it’s safe and you love it. Don’t take it personally if your budgie won’t let you pet it, it’s the nature of the species. So, do budgies like to […]