I like to keep my home airy and aromatic. I have had the habit of using an essential oil diffuser. But, things changed when I got birds into my home. Several smells like perfumes, air fresheners, fumes, and vaporizers can have different impacts on birds (including budgies). If you have the habit of using any…
I have a lot of budgies at home. If you are raising them for the first time, you may be prescribed by people around that it is okay to restrict them to a complete seed diet. But, that’s a misconception. Just like humans, budgies need a balanced diet and seeds are a part of their…
Maintaining parakeets at home during their mating times is extremely crucial. One of my parakeets either laid unfertilized eggs or never laid eggs. I was puzzled since the other parakeet happened to lay eggs regularly. As I researched and also discussed with a lot of avian vets, I got the answer that I wanted to…
I have been volunteering at local aviaries for long and have seen many paralyzed birds. It can be heartbreaking to see how parakeets or budgies or just any other bird struggle to move but it gets better over time. I have initially wondered if birds can survive with one leg but found the answer over…
Breakfast times at our home are always special! My parakeets would nod their heads and come closer to our plates. Sometimes, this has made me think if parakeets have taste buds. Can parakeets smell their food? I was astonished when I came to know about the amazing senses of parakeets. If you have similar questions…
I have been raising budgies for years and they have different preferences for sounds. Many owners choose to play budgie sounds in order to keep their bird company when they aren’t at home, but is this actually necessary? Should I play budgie sounds for my budgie? You can play warm and soothing sounds, below 7KHz…
A parakeet with black spots on his head can be startling and even scary, especially if you don’t know why they’re there or what they’re from. You can even wonder why do parakeets have block spots on head all of a sudden. You should know that they’re common enough that many veterinarians see them often!…
A cockatiel weighs around 80-120g. When your cockatiel doesn’t fall within the range, you should think how to make cockatiel gain weight so that it can enhance the health condition. There are many reasons for a cockatiel to remain underweight and some of them include poor diet pattern, depression, genetic problems, and poor eating behaviors….
Weight management is an important area that every bird owner should be aware of. You should think of how to make cockatiel lose weight if you have an obese cockatiel as it can result in depression, stress, and many health issues. Even a few grams can make a significant difference in your bird’s behavior. Overeating,…
As a budgie owner, it is essential to read through their behaviors to find out their moods. One common event is – why is my budgie standing on other budgie? While this is a rare encounter, it is an important attitude of your budgie that you should take into consideration. Perhaps, they can exhibit weird…