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can budgies feathers change color?

Do Budgies Change Color As They Get Older?

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 […]

why are my budgies screaming all the time?

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 […]

what season do budgies molt?

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 […]

what does it mean when a budgie is shivering?

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, […]

what to do if my budgie is choking

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 […]

what does a stressed budgie look like?

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 […]

what is too cold for budgies?

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 does my budgie stay on the bottom of the cage?

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 […]