Budgies’ feet vary in temperature, depending on circumstances. Expect the feet to feel cool to the touch after a wash or perching on a cold surface. If a budgie’s feet […]
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What Is French Moult in Budgies? [Polyomavirus Explained]
Budgies can be prone to species-specific diseases and ailments. Among the most concerning is polyomavirus – colloquially referred to as French molt (as the virus was discovered in budgies imported […]
Do Budgies Bond with Their Owners?
Companion birds are very popular, with Society and Animals declaring them the third most popular pet in America. This is due, at least in part, to the way birds forge […]
Do Budgies Get Constipated? [Budgie Not Pooping]
Constipation makes the passage of stools difficult, so the frequency of waste production goes down. Budgies usually poop every 15-20 minutes, so it’s easy to identify the signs of a […]
Why Do Budgies Hang Upside Down?
Even if budgies prefer to remain upright by day, it’s common to find budgies sleeping upside down, which is an instinctive behavior learned in the wild. As a prey species, […]
Why Is My Budgie Drinking So Much Water?
Budgies need water like any other living creature, but some birds drink too much. A budgie drinking to excess is known as polydipsia. There are many explanations for excessive thirst […]
How To Put Budgies Back in Their Cage [Hints, Tips + Advice]
Although easy to train, budgies can sometimes be obstinate and disobedient. Behavioral problems can become an issue when it’s time to return a budgie to its cage. Due to budgies’ […]
Do Budgies Get Territorial? [Male + Female Behavior]
Budgies are usually docile, friendly birds that rarely resort to aggression. That’s an accurate depiction for the most part, but when budgies’ territory is at stake, they can become feisty, […]
Why Is My Budgie Limping?
Budgies are prey animals, so they instinctively hide any sign of injury or ill health. If the budgie can’t mask a movement issue, something is amiss with its foot or […]