Budgie of the Month & Other Competitions
Budgie of the Month
On going monthly competition where all members can enter their cutest budgie picture.
Rules: All photo's submitted must be resized to 640x480
Budgerigars Profile
Glacier
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus
Undulatus)Family: ParrotOrigin: Inland regions of
AustraliaSize: Native – 180mm including 95mm tailShow –
220mm including tail up to 240mm
Description:
The name budgerigar is
Budgies life expectancy? On average budgies can live anything from 10 - 15 years. Very occasionally, budgies have been known to live well into their teens. Whether it be in a
Budgie colds Birds are susceptible to an avian cold virus. If not treated the condition could develop into another condition, especially pneumonia. They can not catch a
Bumblefoot 1. What is "Bumblefoot"?"Bumblefoot" is a common term for inflammation or infection of the weight-bearing surface of the foot. "Bumblefoot" is a form of pododermatitis
Beak Care The beak is a multipurpose instrument used for eating, preening, grasping, climbing (like a third foot), self-defense, touching, playing and communication. It is capable of
Budgie First Aide Kit Everyone should always have a first aide kit available and ready to use incase of emergency this is what is recommended that you should always
Building Hospital Cage Do I need a hospital cage: You can make one up as an emergency thing by just using a warm lamp outside a small cage
Budgerigar Quarantine Program Here is the quarantine practices most show breeeders use BUDGERIGAR QUARANTINE PROGRAMThe following list outlines the steps that should be taken to safely and effectively
Budgie Food/Diet
Food and NutritionWhat should my budgie eat?
It is very important to remember that a budgie on an all-seed diet is not getting the nutrition he/she
Basic Guide to Mutation Expectations
Dominant Mating Table
Dominant Varieties: Normal Green, Yellowface, Spangle, Dominant Pied,
Grey, Clearflight, Violet.
Single Factor X Normal
= 50% Single Factor
= 50% Normal
Single Factor X Single
Breeding Age Both males and females should be at least 1 year old before being bred.Some breeders even recommend waiting until at least 15 months. They are
Breeding Budgies - What do I need? Before you make the decision to breed your budgies you need to ask yourself some questions: have you thoroughly researched what you're getting intodo you have
Building a Nesting Box Nest Box Plans - These are a full size version of the Nest Boxes I use. I haven't included the concave as you can decide
Budgie Milestones BABY BUDGERIGAR MILESTONES
By Betty Rea (permission given to Kaz to post on the site)
When I first began breeding I was amazed at the way
Bird Bars
BIRD BARS
Ingredients
3 ounces uncooked quick oats
3 ounces TOTAL other cereals:
- Shredded wheat crumbled
- Grapenut cereal
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup
Bird Bread
BIRD BREAD RECIPE
Ingredients
2 Cups finely ground pellets
1 Very ripe banana
1/3 Cup wheat germ oil
1/3 Cup vegetable oil
6 Large eggs
2 Heaping
Budgie Brownies
BUDGIE BROWNIES
1 cup cornmeal
1 tsp. finely ground cuttlebone
1 cup hulled millet
2 tbsp. liquid honey
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 eggs
2
Birdie Cereal
Birdie Breakfast Cereal
1/4 cup instant oatmeal
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped fruit (your choice)
Add the oatmeal to a small, microwave-safe bowl. Then add just enough
Birdluv Beak Appetite
A couple of weeks ago, l bought some beak appetit for my budgies and l thought that instead of buying this product for them why
Best type of cage for a budgie
Square or rectangular cages are best as they provide the most usable space for the budgie and make arranging the perches in a suitable way
Breeding Cage Size/Dimensions Budgerigars prefer as much room to exercise as possible. Available space will dictate the size of the breeding cage.Commercially manufactured Breeding Cages range between 12
Building a Hospital Cage Do I need a hospital cage: You can make one up as an emergency thing by just using a warm lamp outside a small cage