All About Budgie Training & Care

• Not all Budgerigars are easily tamed. But once tamed, the budgerigar can be taught to talk, but only in "parrot-fashion."
• Some Budgies may be sensitive while others might get into mischief at every opportunity.
• Well-trained Budgies are a delight in your life but stubborn ones can wreak disaster.
• Some Budgies are stubborn by nature while others are very sweet.

The cage shape is also very important for the bird. Square or rectangular cages are more appropriate for parrots. Before buying the cage, do a thorough checking of the security mechanism.

The Budgies are active and playful and should have a large cage to allow room for toys and exercise. Horizontal cage bars offer the best opportunity for climbing and exercise. There should be space to place at least a couple of perches at different levels with enough space to comfortably move between them. Offering a variety of perch sizes will help keep the feet in good shape.

Even with a large cage, Budgies need play and socialization time outside of the cage as well. Keeping the wings trimmed is a good idea though, to prevent escapes.

Cage size should be :

• Approximately: 18" W x 18" H x 24" D
• Bar spacing: 1/2" or less

Learn more about Budgie cages

Since commercial food does not meet your bird's nutritional needs, a Budgie strives best on grains, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, pellets and meats.

• Small hookbill.
• Small or mini pellets.
• Fresh vegetables.
• In the while they eat fruit and berries, so these can be a nice addition to the diet.
• Some whole grains such as cooked quinoa, sprouted bread, and millet on occasion.

Vitamin and calcium supplements should be added in their diet from time to time. Remember, your pet's diet will improve its health and will keep it content.

What is the Ideal Diet For Your Budgie

Although hardy birds, but the Budgie are prone to accidents owing to their small size. They are also very sensitive to their environment; therefore, hygiene and cleanliness must be maintained. Water should be changed everyday and food should not be kept over 3 hours in the cage. Clean their cage with anti-bacterial solutions from time to time.

Usually active, energetic and healthy, Budgie can suffer from common diseases like any other Parrots. These health issues are :

• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• Anorexia
• lethargy
• weight loss
• feather plucking
• beak swelling
• wheezing or coughing
• favoring one foot
• eye or nasal discharge
• red or swollen eyes

Care should be taken while trimming your bird's feathers.

How To Keep Your Budgie Healthy?