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The Budgie Academy is home for people who love their budgies like the real companions and family they are. It’s a place to learn, to be understood, and to belong to a flock that finally gets it — with science-backed guidance from world-class budgie specialist Dr. Amy Zhao.
We call our budgies by name. We know what they like, what they need, exactly who they are and treat them like family. So you won’t find generic parrot advice here. You’ll find guidance built for budgies, by someone who truly understands them.
In 2014 I fell in love with my first budgies, Dapi and FitC. When FitC started struggling with her hormones, I realized almost no one was bringing real science to the millions of these beloved birds around the world, and people like me were being left to struggle on their own. I knew my budgies deserved better, and so did every other budgie out there — so I built The Budgie Academy to bring PhD-level expertise to the world of budgies and to budgie people around the world.
Whether there’s one thing you can’t figure out, a challenge that’s worn you both down, or a whole life with your budgies you’d like to build, I’m happy to support you through it all.
Find out what’s really going on with your budgie, and exactly what it will take to change their life for the better.
Finally solve the challenges holding your budgie back, with a plan built around your bird.
Build the life with your budgie you always wanted, step by step, together.
The deepest work I offer — give your whole flock a new lease on life over twelve weeks.
“Amy is amazing! I’ve been working with her for over a year and my budgies have never been happier or healthier. She stays up to date on the latest research so we can give the best care. Wonderful people and a supportive atmosphere.”
“Dr. Zhao is the single most valuable resource on budgies you will find. Her knowledge is miles ahead of most in the parrot world — warm, friendly, and expert at creating the perfect environment for your birds.”
“Dr. Amy is like my Budgie Guardian Angel. I got my first budgie a little unprepared, and she gave me science-backed information and easy, actionable steps — she’s helped transform me into a confident budgie parent!”
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Despite seeing our birds every day, many of us are unsure about the “proper” names for our budgie’s color and pattern. Budgie color mutations are a hotly discussed and researched topic, and it’s easy to feel lost in this ocean of information. To help you navigate, we’ve compiled a major mutation guide (with photos!) so you can better understand what makes your flock unique.
