The purpose of this forum is to promote the BEST PRACTICES in the care of budgies for their optimal Health and Well-Being
Locating an Avian Veterinarian
The white budgie is female. The green budgie is male.
What are your budges' names?
When you have mixed genders, it is very important to do everything necessary to prevent breeding.
Budgies are much healthier and happier when they are never bred.
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
The fabric toy you have in the cage is not recommended for use with your birds.
Dangers of Rope, Snuggle Huts, Fabric and Tasseled Toys
I recommend you remove the plastic dowel perches in the cage and replace them with natural wooden perches of varying diameters to help prevent pressure sores.
Pressure Sores
Bumblefoot
The information in this link will give examples of better options for perches:
Essentials for a Great Cage
Millet should be used as an occasional treat, not a primary food source.
A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
CuttleBones, Mineral Blocks and Manu Clay Roses
Safe Foods for Budgies
The Truth about GRIT
The plastic wrap surrounding the cage is not safe, if the budgies chew on that, it will cause crop impaction.
Additionally, the bell on the hanging toy looks as if it may be corroding. If so, please replace it for your birds' safety.
I suggest you replace the plastic bag in the bottom of the cage with white paper toweling, white craft paper or packing paper (aka blank newsprint)
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Additionally, please be sure to read the thread "Posting on the Forums" which is linked below.
Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
(Stickies are threads “stuck” at the top of each forum sub-section)
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.
SITE GUIDELINES
Posting on the Forums
Let's Talk Budgies!
FAQ
Articles
Be Prepared for Veterinary Care Expense
Avian First Aid
Quarantine - Is it Really that Important?
Quarantine Your Birds
Essentials to a Great Cage
Dangers to Pet Birds
Resource Directory
Locating an Avian Veterinarian
The white budgie is female. The green budgie is male.
What are your budges' names?
When you have mixed genders, it is very important to do everything necessary to prevent breeding.
Budgies are much healthier and happier when they are never bred.
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
The fabric toy you have in the cage is not recommended for use with your birds.
Dangers of Rope, Snuggle Huts, Fabric and Tasseled Toys
I recommend you remove the plastic dowel perches in the cage and replace them with natural wooden perches of varying diameters to help prevent pressure sores.
Pressure Sores
Bumblefoot
The information in this link will give examples of better options for perches:
Essentials for a Great Cage
Millet should be used as an occasional treat, not a primary food source.
A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
CuttleBones, Mineral Blocks and Manu Clay Roses
Safe Foods for Budgies
The Truth about GRIT
The plastic wrap surrounding the cage is not safe, if the budgies chew on that, it will cause crop impaction.
Additionally, the bell on the hanging toy looks as if it may be corroding. If so, please replace it for your birds' safety.
I suggest you replace the plastic bag in the bottom of the cage with white paper toweling, white craft paper or packing paper (aka blank newsprint)
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Additionally, please be sure to read the thread "Posting on the Forums" which is linked below.
Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
(Stickies are threads “stuck” at the top of each forum sub-section)
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.
SITE GUIDELINES
Posting on the Forums
Let's Talk Budgies!
FAQ
Articles
Be Prepared for Veterinary Care Expense
Avian First Aid
Quarantine - Is it Really that Important?
Quarantine Your Birds
Essentials to a Great Cage
Dangers to Pet Birds
Resource Directory
