I Noticed Movement in My Parakeet’s Seed Container is It Bad Now?
Good morning Catherine,
Last night when I was cleaning my cages I noticed movement in my parakeet’s seed container.
Why is My Budgie is Not Digesting Sunflower Seeds?
Bella writes:
My budgie is not digesting sunflower seeds and I’m having a hard time finding a mix seed without it. I saw some options but only say cockatiels and parrots. By any chance are any of these options suitable for budgies?
How Much Millet Should I Be Serving My Budgies?
How Much Millet Should I Be Serving My Budgies?
Catherine Mc. related,
Hello and thank you both, Mitch & Catherine, for your Birdie Brunch each Sunday.
I just lost my beloved Fred (a parakeet) and not sure what happened. I was very close to him, as was my other parakeet, Eddie.
21 Awesome Bird Supplements from Nekton
Learn About Awesome Pet Bird Supplements from Nekton
Nekton Relax for Birds
is a product designed to help alleviate stress in parrots and other birds.
Stress can have various negative effects on birds, including behavioral issues, health problems, and a reduced quality of life. Here’s how Nekton Relax can assist in managing parrot stress:
My Budgies Were Never Exposed to Bird Toys by the Breeder, Now What?
Dear Catherine,
Omar and Milo are not playing with those wonderful toys.
I’m thinking that the breeder that turns the young budgies over to the animal shelter had probably never exposed them to toys before and they don’t know how to play.
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Getting My Budgie to Accept a New Grooming Perch
Getting My Budgie to Accept a New Grooming Perch
Leslie writes,
Thank you so much for sending the Beach Walk Pacific Perch so promptly!
My budgie Omar is staring at this “new thing in my cage” but I’m sure he will soon be getting much use from it. It will also help me cut back on nail grooming appointments at the vet.
Dear Leslie
Great that you have it. Placement is important. It should not be used for sleeping at night.
It should be placed in front of the cage, mid-level or lower.
You can also put it by the food dishes. It will get used there a lot.
You want it to be where it will be used often and actively so by the food and water dishes or in the front while he dances on it waiting for you to open the door.
Catherine
I took your advice. I’ve placed the new Pedicure Perch below the door and between Omar’s feed cups.
He’s still glaring at it! By the way, there’s an absence of toys in the cage because my two weren’t interested in them at all and wouldn’t play with them.
Did I Rescue Two Budgies or Two Beavers?
Did I Rescue Two Budgies or Two Beavers?
Susan M. related,
Our two rescued parakeets, who were found outdoors separately and given to a bird rescue, are not hand tame.
They enjoy being out of their flight cage and investigating in the one room I keep closed for them.
Recently they have eaten molding, on the back of an old mirror, and the other day molding around the glass on my antique china closet.
What We're Doing to Help Smoke Our Budgie With a Broken Wing
What We’re Doing to Help Smoke Our Budgie With a Broken Wing
We take these little feathered angels in. They are not placed in isolation, just Gen-Pop.
Their quality of life is second to none.
The freshest commercially prepared bird foods. (more…)
Life With Birds @ Windy City Parrot
They were separated shortly thereafter Most of our birds are rescues - we did help hatch 3 of the 8 rescued budgies Note brief cameo of me with beard tucked…
Should I Be Concerned With Feeding My Birds Chop?
Lisa S related,
Hi, I read the recent article about chop and I’m a little concerned.
I want to make sure I’m feeding my birds the best diet possible.
I have an IRN and a conure.
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