Budgie care, done right.
Most budgie advice is just recycled generic parrot advice. The Budgie Academy teaches the care and training that actually works for budgerigars — from a world expert who actually understands them.
The internet is loud on budgies. It's also mostly wrong.
Forums, social media, even some vets repeat advice that was never meant for budgerigars. The result is a lot of confused owners and a lot of birds who never get the bond they could have.
The Budgie Academy exists to fix that: clear, budgie-specific teaching from someone who actually knows these birds inside and out.
Budgie-specific
Every lesson built for budgerigars, not borrowed from bigger parrots.
Force-free
Trust and positive reinforcement — no flooding, no dominance nonsense.
Evidence-based
Health guidance grounded in avian medicine, not old forum threads.
A true companion
A bird who wants to be with you, not a decoration in a cage.
The Budgie Trust & Relationship Course
The Budgie Academy's first online course is in the making — a structured, budgie-specific path to a real, lasting relationship with your bird. The waitlist is open.
Join the waitlist
Meet Amy
A real budgie expert who treats your budgie with as much care as you do.
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.
Read more about Dr. Amy
Stop guessing. Get answers for your bird.
A 90-minute Clarity Call gives you a full FEATHER diagnostic of what's really driving your budgie's behavior — plus a 90-day action plan tailored to your bird and your home. No more conflicting internet advice.
- A complete FEATHER diagnosis — root causes, not symptoms
- A 90-minute live call on Zoom to walk through it together
- A customized 90-day plan you can start on right away
Budgie parents who got real answers — and real understanding.
"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."
Kristine
Budgies Athena and Kitiara
"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."
Nathan
Budgies Sky and Sharky
"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!"
Maria Failla
Budgies Frankie and Dino
Budgie knowledge from Dr. Amy
The things I wish every budgie person knew.
Your Guide to Budgie Colors: What Color is Your Budgie?
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. Here's a major mutation guide so you can better understand what makes your flock unique.
8 min read
5 Household Safety Hazards for Budgies
Our homes are full of possible dangers to our pet birds. Let's take a look at just 5 of the most common hazards that exist in them and how we can lessen the risk of injury to our budgies.
5 min read
The Travel Cage Safety Tip You Can't Forget
No travel cage is 100% foolproof! Follow this one simple step to safeguard your cage and keep your budgies from getting loose.
4 min read