Treating Budgie Diarrhea: When to Worry and What to Do 🐦💩

How to Care for a Budgie with Eggs

If you see budgie diarrhea, your first thought is probably: “Is this serious or just a small problem?”Don’t worry — I’ve been there too. One day everything looked normal, the next day the cage floor told a different story 😅In this guide, you’ll learn when budgie diarrhea is normal, when to worry, and what you … Devamını oku

Signs of a Sick Budgie: Emergency Warning Signals You Can’t Ignore

What Age Do Budgies Stop Breeding?

Have you ever looked at your little feathered friend and felt like something is just “off”? I’ve been there! As a bird lover, I know how scary it is when your chirpy buddy goes quiet. Budgies are masters of disguise; they hide their illness to stay safe from predators. This means by the time you … Devamını oku

What Are Healthy Budgie Treats? (And Which to Avoid)

When Do Baby Budgies Leave the Nest?

I’ll admit it—I used to bribe my budgie with treats for everything. Step up? Treat. Sit still? Treat. Be cute? Definitely a treat. Then I noticed weight gain and picky eating. Oops. If you’re asking what are healthy budgie treats (and which to avoid), this comes from trial, error, and one very judgmental bird. 🥕 … Devamını oku

How to Find a Reputable Budgie Breeder or Adoption Center

Why Is My Budgie Shaking Its Wings?

I learned this lesson the hard way. My first budgie came from a random online ad. He was cute… and sick. Vet visits, stress, guilt—everything followed. The second time, I slowed down and did it right. If you’re wondering how to find a reputable budgie breeder or adoption center, this is the honest, real-life checklist … Devamını oku

Mineral Block vs. Cuttlebone: Which Is Better for Budgies?

How to Care for a Budgie with Eggs

I remember standing in the pet shop, holding a mineral block in one hand and a cuttlebone in the other, thinking: “Do I really need both, or is this just clever marketing?” I bought both… and then used them completely wrong. After some trial, error, and a very picky budgie, I finally figured it out. … Devamını oku

Preventing Tumors and Lipomas in Pet Budgies

How to Bathe Your Budgie Safely?

I’ll be honest—when I first felt a soft lump on my budgie’s chest, my stomach dropped. I blamed genetics, then age, then bad luck. Turns out, I was unknowingly causing it with food choices and routine mistakes. If you care about preventing tumors and lipomas in pet budgies, this is the real-life guide I wish … Devamını oku

Recognizing When Your Female Budgie Is Ready to Lay Eggs

Budgie Shaking Wings

The first time my female budgie was ready to lay eggs, I had no idea. I thought she was sick. She was quieter, spending time in corners, and acting… different. I Googled way too much, panicked a little, and then realized—oh, this is normal. If you’re wondering about recognizing when your female budgie is ready … Devamını oku

How to Set Up the Perfect Budgie Cage for Beginners

Budgie Twitching Wings

When I got my first budgie, I thought the cage setup was easy. Cage? ✔ Food? ✔ Water? ✔Wrong. Within two days, my budgie was stressed, quiet, and clearly unhappy. After fixing a few simple mistakes, everything changed. That’s why I’m sharing this the honest way—I messed up first, so you don’t have to. If … Devamını oku

Pellets vs. Seed for Parakeets

Budgie Hygiene

Which One Is Truly Better? 🐦 If you’re searching “pellets vs seed for parakeets,” you’re probably confused — don’t worry, I was too. When I first got my budgie, I fed only seed because “that’s what birds eat,” right?Well… my vet gave me the look and said, “Seeds are like fast food. Tasty, but not … Devamını oku

Scaly Face Mites: Recognizing and Treating the Common Budgie Parasite

What Age Do Budgies Stop Breeding?

Scaly face mites (scientific name: Knemidocoptes pilae) are one of the most common external parasites affecting budgies. They burrow into the skin around the beak, cere, eyes, and legs, creating crusty, scaly, and painful lesions. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are essential because this condition gets worse over time and does not go away on … Devamını oku