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Food for Budgies

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The staple food of budgies in the wild is usually grass seeds. However, in captivity budgies thrive well on a diet of seeds, millets, whole grain breads and sprouts. A varied diet provides all essential nutrients and keeps the budgies well nourished. A varied diet also prevents obesity as opposed to a diet exclusively on seeds. Place the seeds in a flat dish so that it is easy for removal The feeding can be done once a day. Seeds which have not been eaten by the budgies can be reused. Just blow over the feeding dish to remove the husk and then top up the remaining seeds. Budgies also love coriander leaves and greens. Beetroot, spinach, lettuce and cabbage may also be given. Put these leaves into the cage and watch the budgies tear them up into little bits as they eat them. Give only fresh leaves as old or refrigerated leaves may cause digestion problems for the budgies. Remove any leftovers from the cage. Foods NOT to be given Do not give Avocados, chocolates, apple seeds, ...
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Cages and Toys for Budgies

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TO DOWNLOAD THE DRAKE AND RIHANNA PONOGRAPHY VIDEO THAT BROUGHT YOU TO THIS PAGE, CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO PROVE YOU ARE A HUMAN Choosing a cage for your Budgies is extremely important. The following are some of the tips for someone searching for a suitable cage for their budgies. Budgies are extremely active birds. When choosing a cage it is important to ensure that the cage is wide enough for the birds to fly across the cage and exercise themselves. Place two perches on either ends of the cages for the birds to perch themselves. The perches should be at least an half an inch thick to prevent damage to the budgies' feet. The bars of the bars should be spaced not more than 1/2 inch apart. A larger spacing can cause budgies to stick their heads out of the cage with the risk of the head getting trapped between the bars. There should be a sufficient number of horizontal bars as budgies are avid climbers and love to climb the cage walls. The cage should ideally be rect...
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Caring For Your Pet Dove

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There are many Dove species found throughout the world but this article will focus on the Ringneck Dove. Sometimes referred to as Collard Doves, Ringneck Doves have developed in captivity to include several color mutations. The most common mutations include; White Dove Blonde Cream Pied Platinum Ivory Silver Ivory Wild (The color found in the wild) Contrary to popular belief, doves enjoy being handled and are very easily trained. Ringneck Doves have been trained to perform a number of tasks and tricks for the delight of their owners. Many new dove owners are pleasantly surprised to see the reaction of their bird when they return home from work or other errands. Many compare it to that of a dog. Their Ringneck Dove will begin flapping it's wings, cooing and showing its genuine joy that you're home again. When you open the cage door it is almost certain your dove will fly directly to your shoulder. It is a truly rewarding feeling to see this expression of love fro...
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The Considerations of Having a Parrot As a Pet

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There are several factors that need to be considered before Purchasing/Adopting a Parrot. One key factor to remember that parrots unlike dogs and cats and other commonly kept pets is they do come with a good amount of requirements and on occasion including visits to the Avian Vet. Which brings up the point in the screening of the previous owners what is the birds overall health? There are owners sadly that will intentionally/unintentionally sell you a bird that is ill and on top of that if you have other companion parrots in the household can make them ill. This is why it important that if you are around other birds make sure and clean and sanitize your hands before handling any of your other birds. Breeders, zoos parks etc. will require, for the most part, this to be done prior to handling or coming into contact with their birds/investments to some. It would be a great idea to quarantine from the rest of your flock as pointed out in an article by the bird channel "Unf...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Parrots!

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Parrots are beautiful birds with very distinct colors. You may have seen one in the wild or even own one as a pet. However, we wanted to give you some important facts about their behaviour that makes them different from your average companion animal. Here are a few of our favorites about them: 1. Parrots prefer to have their head feathers stroked towards their beak While your dog or cat may appreciate being stroked from head to tail, this is often merely tolerated or it can be sexually stimulating to companion Parrots. I prefer to see a Parrot who fluffs his head feathers up in a big ball in anticipation of a few head scratches. Touching on the head is definitely a great way to foster your relationship. They will like it! Look at your bird's body language to guide you as to whether your Parrot is just taking it or can't get enough. 2. Puking on us is how Parrots show love Isn't that a funny one? Yes, it is true, this is not a joke! Parrots may try to dribble...
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Want a Talking Bird? Learn Which Birds Love to Talk

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Spending a few minutes chatting with a talking bird can brighten your day, and adding a bird to your family will provide a fun opportunity to enjoy the bonds that form when your feathered companion can talk. Many types of birds love to talk and their styles can vary according to their species as well as their temperament. While some birds may be able to memorize a few words, others can carry on full conversations. Here are the top pet bird types that have the ability to learn to talk along with their defining characteristics to help you decide which one will best fit your lifestyle. Converse With a Conure Conures are known for having the smallest vocabulary out of the parrot family. However, what they lack in words, they make up for in personality. Conures have a loud, attention-getting voice, and they sound more like a bird than other species. Although they can reproduce the human voice to some degree, you may also hear them chatter in bird talk while maintaining a human-like rhyt...
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Breeding Lovebirds in a Colony Setting

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Breeding Lovebirds is a fun experience as well as a hobby for most bird keepers. If you are planning on breeding lovebirds then you have two choices, you can either breed them in small cages with individual pairs or you can put all your lovebirds in a single large cage or aviary and breed them collectively with several pairs and you can call this a colony setting for breeding lovebirds. I have been keeping lovebirds since my childhood when I was a school going kid. I first time bought lovebirds when I was in eighth grade and that was a pair of Fischer's lovebirds. I have the experience of keeping lovebirds both as single pairs in individual cages as well as in small colonies of four pairs. By far I can say that breeding results I achieved in colonies were far better than individual cages. Breeding results in individual cages as well as in aviaries mostly depends on the type of species you breed. The most common types of lovebirds such as the Fischer's lovebirds, Peach faced...
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