[JadeWhiteFox]

Hey guys,
So basically, I got a new budgie exactly a week ago, and i recently got some food/water dispensers for him. I see him eat the food from the dispenser, but never the water, I only ever see him eat food, and I never see him drink his water, is this normal? I'm not sure if hes even drinking his water from the dispenser, I clean the water daily and put it right next to the food, am I doing something wrong?

 

[Cody]

No you are not doing anything wrong, budgies don't drink much water and it is not unusual that you have not seen him drinking. What is your budgies name, we would love to see pictures once he settles in.

 

[karenblodgett3261]

When you clean the water dispenser to you see any seed hulls or stuff floating in it? This is a good indication they are drinking water.

 

[JadeWhiteFox]

Not really, I mean I saw one singular seed shell in it but that's it, I have a water bowl next to it just in case he's not drinking.

My budgies name is blueberry, he's a light blue budgie and I saw him playing with his toy today

 

[FaeryBee]

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Budgies are very "sneaky" about drinking.
As long as he is eating and pooping normally, then he's drinking when you are not around.

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Safe Foods for Budgies
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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.

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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
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
Essentials to a Great Cage
Dangers to Pet Birds
Resource Directory