Young budgies may not look like their parents, leaving you wondering if your budgie will change color. Likewise, you may be curious if a budgie is aging if it’s turning […]
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Why Does My Budgie Scream So Much?
Budgies are vocal birds that sing, chatter, talk, and scream. This is a means of communication, entertainment, and expression. Some screaming is normal behavior, especially in the morning or around […]
When Do Budgies Molt Their Feathers?
Molting is a natural process where budgies lose their old, worn feathers and replace them with new, vibrant feathers. The first molt occurs at about 10-12 weeks of age and […]
Why Is My Budgie Shivering?
Budgies rarely shiver or shake unless something is wrong. You shouldn’t find your budgie puffing up, hunkering down, and shaking. Most budgies shiver in response to being too cold, afraid, […]
How To Help A Choking Budgie
Budgies can usually swallow food whole without choking, but sometimes things get lodged in the throat. If your budgie gags for a long time or can’t seem to breathe, you […]
How To Tell If A Budgie Is Stressed
Stress adversely affects how budgies absorb and process nutrients. It can also lead to destructive behaviors, putting your budgie at risk of harming itself and attacking its owner and other […]
Can Cold Weather Kill Budgies?
Budgies are native to Australia’s warm and dry plains, where temperatures are 70-100 degrees Fahrenheit. So, budgies are well-suited to 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is found in most homes. It’s […]
Why Is My Budgie At The Bottom of The Cage?
Budgies prefer to perch high in their cages. You’ll often find them seeking out the up-most points, sitting on the loftiest branches or bars they can reach. So, it’s odd […]
Do Budgies Need Their Wings Clipped? [A Complete Guide]
Wing clipping is a common practice where a budgie’s flight feathers are trimmed, preventing them from flying with the same level of efficiency. The budgie won’t reach the same heights, […]