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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.
Our homes are full of possible dangers to our pet birds. In this article, 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.
No travel cage is 100% foolproof! Follow this one simple step to safeguard your cage and keep your budgies from getting loose.
New budgies should be quarantined before meeting flockmates. But what’s good quarantine protocol? Learn how to set your flock up for success.
A proper quarantine period is crucial to the health of both your new bird and existing flock. Get the details on this important practice!
Have you ever discovered bugs in your budgie’s seed? Find out why freezing your seed is one of the most effective ways to keep bugs at bay.
No owner should have to deal with the heartbreak of an escaped budgie. Here are some birdproofing tips to reduce the chances of a fly-away!
Ever wanted to see through your budgie’s eyes? Learning about budgie instincts will help you understand how your bird sees the world.
Weighing your budgie regularly is a quick, easy, stress-free, and non-invasive way to monitor your budgie’s health status at home. When performed properly, there are a couple key health insights you can glean from a simple weigh-in routine.
Winter is here, so those of us in cold climates have to think about keeping our budgies warm. Not all heating solutions are bird-safe, so it’s crucial to know when and how to introduce an artificial heat source near your birds.
Our pet budgies come in a rainbow of colors, garnering names like opaline cinnamon, sky blue spangle, and recessive pied all due to their unique combinations of genes. To understand how selective breeding has resulted in such diverse plumage, you’ll need to master one of the simplest genetic tools in the book: Punnett squares!
Nest boxes are frequently offered at almost all pet supply stores in the bird toy section but should you buy them for your budgies? In this article we will go over the basics of nest box presentation and whether or not your budgie needs them.
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