Budgies have an average lifespan of between 5-8 years. However, depending on how well you take care of them, a budgie in good health can live for several extra years. […]
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Are Pine Cones Safe for Budgies?
Wild budgies chew on leaves, bark, and sticks to wear down and sharpen their beaks. Pine cones are abrasive, all-natural chew toys liked by budgies (parakeets). Once they’ve been soaked […]
Will Budgies Starve Themselves?
Most animals have one central drive: to eat and survive. That can make it puzzling when your budgie suddenly refuses to eat its food. You may wonder if it’s going […]
Do Budgies Sleep During The Day?
Budgies are active and energetic birds, making it odd to find a budgie sleeping during the day when it’s light outside. Some owners fear their budgie is sick or that […]
Do Budgies Need Quiet To Sleep?
Budgies spend most of their day chirping, knocking toys around, and acting playfully. So, it’s natural to assume that a budgie’s sleeping schedule is built around noise and activity. In […]
Do Budgies Beaks Need Trimming?
A budgie’s beak is made of keratin, growing continuously throughout its life. So, wild budgies rub or chew on objects such as tree bark, nuts, and seeds to wear their […]
Do Budgies Need Mineral Blocks?
It’s not always easy to maintain a healthy and balanced diet for a budgie. There may always be a gap in a budgie’s vitamin or mineral requirements, so some owners […]
Are Budgies Too Loud for Apartments?
Budgies are small birds that don’t take up much space, making them ideal apartment pets. However, some people worry that budgies make too much noise. It’s true that budgies are […]
Are Paint Fumes Bad for Budgies?
Budgies have sensitive respiratory systems, so they can quickly succumb to breathing problems when their air quality is poor. Some types of paint give off potent fumes, while others are […]