Reliable Methods for Sexing Budgies and Parakeets: Exploring Visual Inspection, Behavioral Differences, and DNA Testing

Reliable Methods for Sexing Budgies and Parakeets: Exploring Visual Inspection, Behavioral Differences, and DNA Testing

Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of breeding budgies! As you embark on this fun and addictive hobby, one of the most important skills you’ll need to master is how to determine the sex of a newborn chick. Don’t worry, with a bit of knowledge and practice, you’ll be a pro in no time! In…

The Best Food for Budgies: Bird Seed, Fruit, Vegetables, and More

The Best Food for Budgies: Bird Seed, Fruit, Vegetables, and More

What are some of the best foods for budgies? To prevent your budgies from nutrient deficiencies they should be fed a varied diet that consists of pellets, fruits, vegetables, and even nuts. Some common types of seeds are offered in parakeet blends or can be bought separately for budgies and other small/medium birds. Buying your…

Is Budgie Breeding an Expensive Hobby?

Is Budgie Breeding an Expensive Hobby?

Introduction Budgies, or budgerigars, are one of the parakeet species that are native to Australia and can be found naturally in flocks in the open woodlands, grasslands and scrublands down under. Wild budgies are slightly smaller in size when compared to their domesticated relations, and their predominant colour is green while captive birds range from…