Budgerigars

Food & drink

What should I give my budgerigar to eat?

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A good seed mix as a basic diet for your budgerigar

food budgieFor budgerigars, you can choose a high-quality mix of different seeds as the main diet. Make sure this also contains minerals and vitamins or provide these through a concentrated food.

They also always need access to grit. They should be given some foxtail millet now and then too (they love this!) and some fresh fruit or vegetables.

Budgerigars drink very little, but of course do need fresh water every day.

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Important information

Five useful tips!

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Five useful tips when you are thinking about buying budgerigars

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  1. With a little patience, budgerigars can become very tame.
  2. Budgerigars are curious and perceptive birds.
  3. They are social animals, which are best kept as one or more pairs.
  4. To prevent boredom, it's a good idea to hang some toys in the cage.
  5. Budgerigars like to bathe, so they will also enjoy a bird bath.

A good seed mix as a basic diet for your budgerigar

food budgieFor budgerigars, you can choose a high-quality mix of different seeds as the main diet. Make sure this also contains minerals and vitamins or provide these through a concentrated food.

They also always need access to grit. They should be given some foxtail millet now and then too (they love this!) and some fresh fruit or vegetables.

Budgerigars drink very little, but of course do need fresh water every day.

food budgie

Five useful tips when you are thinking about buying budgerigars

tips & tricks budgie

  1. With a little patience, budgerigars can become very tame.
  2. Budgerigars are curious and perceptive birds.
  3. They are social animals, which are best kept as one or more pairs.
  4. To prevent boredom, it's a good idea to hang some toys in the cage.
  5. Budgerigars like to bathe, so they will also enjoy a bird bath.

Fun facts!

Did you know...

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Five fun and important facts about these lovely birds!

  1. Budgerigars are among the most commonly kept bird species in the world.
  2. The original habitat of the budgerigar is Australia.
  3. A well cared for budgerigar can live to be ten to fifteen years old.
  4. Budgerigars are originally a greenish yellow colour but can be found in many colours in captivity.
  5. Males have a blue cere, females a pinkish brown cere. 

Housing

Is the cage nice enough for them?

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How do I provide the best possible home for my budgerigars? 

cage budgieIt's best to keep budgerigars in pairs in a large cage.

Make sure that the bars of the cage are horizontal, so they can climb up and down these.

Toys specially for parakeets are also highly appreciated by most other birds, as well as a bird bath.

Five fun and important facts about these lovely birds!

  1. Budgerigars are among the most commonly kept bird species in the world.
  2. The original habitat of the budgerigar is Australia.
  3. A well cared for budgerigar can live to be ten to fifteen years old.
  4. Budgerigars are originally a greenish yellow colour but can be found in many colours in captivity.
  5. Males have a blue cere, females a pinkish brown cere. 

How do I provide the best possible home for my budgerigars? 

cage budgieIt's best to keep budgerigars in pairs in a large cage.

Make sure that the bars of the cage are horizontal, so they can climb up and down these.

Toys specially for parakeets are also highly appreciated by most other birds, as well as a bird bath.

For the professionals!

Ambition to breed?

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Would you like to find out more about breeding budgerigars?

Budgerigars are relatively easy to breed. If you have a pair, you can provide them with a nest box for small parakeets with a thick layer of sawdust on the floor. Once they get used to the box, the female will lay an average of four to six eggs, which hatch after just three weeks. The young birds remain in the box for more than four weeks and are fed by the parents a little longer once they have fledged.

Rewards

I like a snack sometimes too!

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A snack won't do any harm, but always use moderation. 

Everyone likes to treat their pet sometimes. But for pets that live in a restricted space, it's important not to just constantly give them snacks. Witte Molen's snacks for lovebirds are formulated with care. So it's no problem to treat your lovebird to something tasty now and then when they've been good, could do with a little something extra or to reward them when you're training them.

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Food, snacks and bedding

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Would you like to find out more about breeding budgerigars?

Budgerigars are relatively easy to breed. If you have a pair, you can provide them with a nest box for small parakeets with a thick layer of sawdust on the floor. Once they get used to the box, the female will lay an average of four to six eggs, which hatch after just three weeks. The young birds remain in the box for more than four weeks and are fed by the parents a little longer once they have fledged.

A snack won't do any harm, but always use moderation. 

Everyone likes to treat their pet sometimes. But for pets that live in a restricted space, it's important not to just constantly give them snacks. Witte Molen's snacks for lovebirds are formulated with care. So it's no problem to treat your lovebird to something tasty now and then when they've been good, could do with a little something extra or to reward them when you're training them.

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Frequently asked questions

Why are there little stones in the PUUR budgie feed?

Birds eat tiny stones to assist their digestive system. The stones perform a grinding function in the stomach, helping to break up the food. They also contain natural minerals. That’s why all PUUR seed mixes contain small stones (grit).

Is millet good for my birds?

Millet is a safe snack that contains very little fat. In any case, some of the seeds in budgie feed are from the same family as millet. It’s an ideal activity for them as they have to work to peck out the seeds.

How often can I give my budgies millet?

About twice a week is enough. If you give them millet every day, there’s a significant chance that the birds will stop finishing their main feed and develop deficiencies.

Why are there so many different types of seeds in PUUR Parakeet?

A varied diet is very important for birds. Each type of seed has its own unique combination of nutrients. Providing sufficient variation keeps the chances of your birds developing deficiencies as low as possible. That’s why each PUUR bird seed mix is as varied as possible.