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• Is my Budgie English or American?
  Budgerigars are native to Australia, but over the years they have been bred to different standards in other parts of the world. The 'pet' type of
• I have been thinking about getting a second budgie, is this a good idea?
  Getting a second budgie could very well be a good idea, but only if you think it over carefully and prepare. Here are some things
• Is a budgie right for our home?
  Answer these questions to find out if a budgie is the perfect pet for your family.I am prepared to care for a bird that as
• Is it possible to take my 2 pet budgies with me to Australia from South Africa?
   Due to the bird flue there is a strict control current with the importation of Birds in general.Information from the Department of Enviroment - AustraliaMore
• Illness in Budgies
  Below are general illness seen in budgies.  This FAQ was created by Neat (a forum member), this is not to replace taking your bird to an
• Is my budgie getting enough calcium?
  A hen requires vitamin D in order to be able to effectively uptake any source of calcium. Vitamin D is absorbed naturally through the sun
• Is there a limit of how many birds can be shown at a bird show?
  There is no limit at the present time here in Australia. To show birds it costs $0.50 per entry. Some breeders show 20 - 30
• Is there a particular mutation that is desired or valued within the show ring?
  All birds of good quality, that are close to the "ideal budgerigar" are valued. However good quality "normals" are always in demand for breeding. Normals
• Incubation Time
  From when the egg is laid it will be approximately 18 days until the chick hatches. Eggs are laid 2 days apart and hatch in
• Is line breeding the same as inbreeding?
  Is line breeding the same as inbreeding? Technically, yes!Line Breeding is a controversial topic, but it is a method that was developed very early on
• Is my budgie getting enough calcium?
  Is my budgie getting enough calcium?A hen requires vitamin D in order to be able to effectively uptake any source of calcium. Vitamin D is
• Is MDF (Medium Density Fibre) OK to use to build a breeding box?
  MDF can be dangerous to use if the correct safety precautions are not taken. MDF contains a substance called urea formaldehyde, which may be released