Budgies are diurnal animals, meaning they stay awake during the day and sleep at night. They don’t chirp, explore, forage, or play after dark. Nighttime noise and activity usually mean […]
Questions And Answers
How To Transport A budgie To The Vet [A Step-By-Step Guide]
If your budgie becomes unwell, you’ll have no choice but to drive it to the vets. Budgies dislike car rides, which can be stressful for a confused and sick small […]
Why Are There Black Dots On My Budgies Head?
It can be alarming if your budgie suddenly develops black spots on its head. Some owners even worry that this is a sign of mites, fleas, or another kind of […]
Is It Normal for Budgies To Lay Down?
It’s not normal for budgies to lie down because this leaves them vulnerable to predators and slows down their reaction time in emergencies. Most budgies will avoid laying down at […]
Why Do Budgies Tap Their Beaks On Things?
You may find your budgie tapping its beak on everything. Budgies especially like to tap their beaks on toys, cage bars, perches, and owners. A budgie will tap its beak […]
Can Budgies Play with Paper?
It’s common to line a budgie’s cage with newspaper to capture excess waste. This makes paper a regular feature in the lives of most captive birds, so many budgies will […]
Why Is My Budgie Eating The Sandpaper?
Sandpaper is a common addition to budgies’ cages. Some owners use it to line the cage floor, while others wrap it around perches to keep the claws a comfortable length. […]
Do Budgies Know Their Name?
Budgies can learn words and complete sentences. They can whistle songs and mimic artificial noises, like telephones and doorbells. This is a credit to their high intelligence and social nature. […]
Can A Budgie Live Alone When One Dies?
Budgies are naturally social birds that thrive in the company of other budgies, hence why it’s always advisable to keep them in pairs. Aside from providing companionship and a playmate, […]