English budgie | Origins, differences & more
Ever been at the pet store, looking at their budgies, and confused to see two different-looking types of these parakeets with a significant price difference? You wouldn’t be the first! …
Budgies
Budgies (Melopsittacus undulatus) are the most popular pet parrots out there, and it’s not difficult to see why. This hardy little species is originally found in Australia, but has made its way around the world and been selectively bred extensively to produce all sorts of different colors and patterns.
Don’t be mistaken: just because a budgie is seen as a beginner bird, doesn’t mean yours doesn’t deserve the same level of care you’d provide a larger parrot. They’re smart, trainable, social and a joy to be around.
Budgie care | Housing, diet, temperament & more
Thinking of adding a budgie to your family? Good choice! There’s a reason these little parakeets are the most popular pet parrots out there. Sadly, though, their popularity has also …
Cockatiel and budgie | Can they live together?
If you’re thinking about expanding your feathered family, you may be wondering whether a cockatiel and a budgie can live together. Or maybe your cockatiel and your budgie get along …
Are budgies loud? | About budgie noise levels & sounds
If you’re considering adding one or multiple budgies to your family, you might be wondering about their noise levels. Are budgies loud? It’s very important to make sure you can …
Budgie molting | Help, my parakeet is molting!
Has your budgie’s cage floor turned into a sea of feathers? Are you seeing strange pins on its head and body? Might your bird be a bit more cranky than …
Budgie vs cockatiel | Find the bird for you
If you’re looking for a feathered companion, there’s a good chance you’ll end up narrowing it down to either a budgie or a cockatiel. No wonder: they’re the two most …
What vegetables can parakeets eat?
If you’re thinking about getting a budgie or other type of parakeet, you’ll obviously have to gain some knowledge on what these birds can and can’t eat. Feeding a diet …
How to tell the gender of a parakeet | Budgies & more!
If you’re wondering whether your parakeet is male or female, you’re in luck. Assuming it’s a budgie parakeet, and you know how to tell the gender of a parakeet, you …
Can parakeets eat fruit? | List of fruit for parakeets
If you just got your first parakeet or are researching in preparation of buying one, diet is one of the care aspects you’ll need to focus on. A proper diet …
How long does a budgie live? All about budgie lifespan
If you recently got a budgie (Melopsittacus undulatus) or have had yours for a while and would like to know how much more time you’ll be able to spend with …