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Budgies – All About Acquisition
Before bringing budgies into your home, you should think about a few things. We want to help with that.
Considerations before Acquisition
Before you bring the little Australians into your home, carefully consider if they are the right pets for you.
Volume of Budgies
Budgies are not quiet. What this means for keeping them, whether a landlord can forbid budgies in an apartment, and much more, is explained in this article.
Budgies on Vacation
There are various options for what to do with budgies while their owners go on holiday.
Moving with Budgies
If a budgie owner moves, the budgies naturally have to come along. With some organizational skill, this time doesn't have to be stressful for the birds.
Budgies and Renovation
Renovation and construction work can be dangerous for budgies due to toxic fumes, dust, and noise. How can the birds get through such times unscathed?
Budgies – Birds for Beginners?
When interested in keeping birds, you often hear that budgies are the ideal beginner birds.
Age for Rehoming Budgies
Many people still believe that a budgie needs to be as young as possible when rehomed in order to become tame. But what are the consequences for the bird?
Children and Budgies
Children can quickly become enthusiastic about new things – and that's a good thing. However, you have to keep in mind that a new interest can fade just as quickly as it arises.
Determining the Gender of Budgies
The gender of a budgie is determined by the color of the cere – most of the time. Very young budgies can puzzle even experts.
Gender Combinations for Budgies
Gender combinations – same or opposite sex? In principle, this question can be answered easily and quickly.
First-Time Equipment List
Budgies are more demanding than you might think and need more than just a cage and some seed. A list of things that should not be missing.
Buying: Pet Store, Breeder, or Rescue Budgie
There are various places to get budgies from. Which one is best is something each person must decide for themselves.
Moving into the New Home
The cage must of course be completely ready before the new companions move in.
Initial Check and Quarantine
No matter how healthy a bird appears, it can always carry an illness that is not immediately visible.
Keeping Budgies in Separate Rooms
Often, children want a budgie of their own. But can you keep two birds in separate rooms?
Budgies – the Ideal Gift?
Everyone knows the situation: you're wondering what to give a loved one as a present.
Beware of Budgie Addiction!
Unfortunately, these cases happen again and again: budgie lovers acquire a flock of 12 birds or more within a short time without realizing what that entails.
Anyone who keeps budgies in a cage
because cleaning isn't to their taste,
and because free-flying budgies are annoying,
should not have budgies at all.
Anyone who keeps budgies singly
even though they dislike it,
and never asks how they suffer,
should avoid keeping budgies.
Also, mirrors or plastic birds
are just "fakes" for a budgie.
And moreover, to be honest,
they are dangerous for a budgie's crop.
Anyone who uses plastic perches
must worry about their bird's health.
Whether it's the ball of the foot, claw, or toe,
the perches hurt the feet.
In a cage that's way too small,
budgies do not belong.
And if it's round, it's even worse,
doesn't the person have any clue?
A cage must be rectangular,
never for just one budgie,
big enough for a pair,
better yet for an entire flock.
Don't use white bars either,
as they can blind the budgies.
So, be smart, budgie owner,
and use bars that are black, green, or blue.
The best perches are
branches found in nature.
They are also good for chewing,
as all budgies will say.
One must also never forget,
that budgies don’t just eat seeds.
Fresh food on their menu
is well received by all budgies.
To burn off calories,
budgies need to fly daily,
and move freely.
This is a real blessing for them.
In winter, there's little light
for a little budgie.
A bird lamp can quickly fix this,
bringing light and energy into the budgie’s life.
And if a budgie gets sick,
thankfully, the vet can help.
But it's important that the vet
is knowledgeable about birds!
Whoever keeps all this in mind
and gives their budgies love,
there will be no complaints.
That's what every budgie will say.
If you have any further questions,
then check out "Welli.net".
The forum offers advice and help
for anyone who has budgies.
(© Ansia)
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