Feeding a clutch of baby chicks is one of the many ways adult budgies care for their young. Feeding time is an important part of the rearing process that solidifies […]
Food And Drink
Can I Feed My Budgie Egg Shells?
Budgies need calcium in their diet, and egg shells are one of the best sources of this nutrient. You may have noticed a mother budgie cracking her own eggs and […]
How To Get Your Budgie To Eat New Food
Despite having a varied diet in the wild, pet budgies often just want to eat seeds and millet in captivity. Consequently, they may refuse fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and pellets, […]
How To Get Budgies To Eat Pellets?
An all-seed diet is unhealthy, but it can be difficult to transition a budgie to pellets. Budgies can be fussy eaters, and pellets aren’t the most colorful or texture-heavy food. […]
Can Budgies Eat Sunflower Seeds?
Some owners offer seed or millet as the primary diet for their budgies, alongside some fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Sunflower seeds are tasty and healthy for budgies. Sunflower seeds are […]
Can Budgies Eat Corn on The Cob?
Budgies enjoy eating corn on the cob. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and insoluble fiber (cellulose), which can aid a budgie’s vision, digestion, and beak health. It’s safe for budgies […]
Why Do Budgies Need Cuttlebone?
Cuttlebone is the internal shell of a mollusk known as the cuttlefish. It’s usually considered a staple for any bird cage, especially for budgies. Budgies need cuttlebones as a dietary […]