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Why Parrots Need Protein

Protein is more than just a number on a nutrition label! Knowing the science behind protein will help you feed your parrot a better diet.

Budgie Breeder Red Flags

Unscrupulous budgie breeders cut corners at the expense of their birds’ wellbeing. Do you know what budgie breeder red flags to look out for?

Keeping Seed Bug-Free

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.

Preventing Budgie Escapes

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!

Budgie-Approved Toy Parts

Looking to build your own wooden budgie toys to keep your birds’ brains and beaks active? Don’t overlook these materials that budgies love!

The Basics of Budgie Instincts

Ever wanted to see through your budgie’s eyes? Learning about budgie instincts will help you understand how your bird sees the world.

Why Won’t My Budgie Eat Anything but Seed?

Is your budgie a picky eater? As it turns out, this behavior is rooted in evolution and biology. Understanding why your bird avoids certain foods is the first step in making the switch to a healthier diet.

How to Clean Your Parrot-Safe Home

Cleaning up after a parrot is no easy task. It can sometimes seem like there’s no shortage of bowls, perches, and cage surfaces to scrub down. But if you’re reading this article, you’re in luck: we want to help simplify your routine. We’ll go over the terms “cleaning” and “disinfecting,” talk about our favorite products, and suggest some practical techniques to take the confusion out of parrot-safe cleaning.

Why You Should Weigh Your Budgie

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.

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, 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.

How to Keep a Budgie Warm in Winter

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.

The Genetics of Budgie Color: Punnett Squares

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!