What is a Nest Box and Do Parakeets Need One?
A nest box is a man-made enclosure provided for animals to nest in. Nest boxes are most frequently utilized for birds, in which case they are also called birdhouses, but…
Melon who is around 18 months old.
Should I Be Concerned About My 18 Month Old Budgies Cere?
Nancy M. relates, Hello, this is a picture of our parakeet Melon who is around 18 months old. I previously contacted you when we got her because it took her…
What can i do to get my parakeet to eat fresh sprouts?
What Can I Do to Get My Parakeet to Eat Fresh Sprouts?
Barbara D. wrote: Good afternoon. I have a question regarding feeding Parakeets sprouts. In my last order, I ordered and received a package of seeds to sprout, which I did…
My Parakeet Won’t Chirp and Won’t Get Out of His Cage
I tried a smaller cage, giving him more attention at his level and nothing changes.
What should I be doing?
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Can I Stop Our Female Parakeet From Laying Eggs Constantly?
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How Do I Hand Raise Baby Birds?
Ask a breeder, a pet caregiver, and a bird, and you’ll receive 3 answers.
Having watched 3 juveniles go from egg to buzzing around my head, I certainly have my opinions.
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Whats Going on With Windy City Parrots 10 Budgies?
Full transparency.
We are not breeders nor sellers of birds. Catherine had her hand at breeding small parrots like lovebirds, finches, and cockatiels about 30 years ago.
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Is Budgie Breeding Predictable or With Unexpected Consequences?
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We have a large aviary cage with 8 parakeet rescues, 5 girls, and 3 boys. The census has been up to 10, but a few have passed over the years.
We recently moved the cage from a bright front room in the downstairs store, upstairs to our living space where it is not as lit up from several windows but the room does have over 20 lighting fixtures).
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What Would Cause Swallow-Crop Issues in My 10-year-old Budgie?
As you have parakeets and have helped me in the past, I have another question.
My female budgie about 10 years old appears to have issues with crop or swallowing.
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Can a Flighted Budgie Live With a Clipped Wing Budgie?
Hello. I enjoy your Sunday post very much. I have a question.
I’ve one bird fully flighted 6 months old. I’ve a second bird less than six months old with clipped wings. It seems the fully flighted bird bullys the clipped bird. I house them separately and give them free flight separately.