If you’ve recently brought home a budgie or any other parakeets, you may already have noticed that this bird has some quirky mannerisms. One very noticeable and puzzling behavior that parakeets exhibit is head bobbing. Bobbing is when the bird suddenly moves its head up and down for no apparent reason. Why do parakeets bob …
The sound of your parakeet squawking is not the most soothing noise to hear, particularly in the middle of the night! Squawking is just one of many natural sounds your parakeet will make. All the noises a parakeet makes mean something and can tell you about how your parakeet is feeling. When your parakeet squawks …
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Indian ringneck parakeets are one of the most popular pet birds in the world. They’re cuddly and intelligent, yet not as common as dogs or cats. When you think about adopting a pet, do you consider an Indian Ringneck? Indian Ringnecks can be very cuddling pets-especially if they’ve been hand-fed from a young age and …
People often choose parrots for pets because these birds are beautiful and are very sociable. When a potential pet owner looks for a small parrot to bring home, they often encounter two options – a parakeet or a budgie. There seems to be a lot of confusion about these two, so let’s clear this up …
When discussing different color variations in parakeets, talk of albinism in parakeets is sure to come up. The question, ‘are albino parakeets rare’ is a very common one yet one that is easily answered by understanding exactly what albinism is! Albinism is a lack of pigmentation due to the reduction or absence of melanin production. …
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Decoding parakeet body language is probably two-thirds of what parakeet owners do all day. That, and cleaning poop off the perch and cage sides. One of the most interesting gestures to watch a parakeet do is standing on one leg. Whether it is perched on your finger or its favorite wooden branch, it has lead …
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The original and traditional parakeet comes from Australia and is the only natural wild budgie. Every single one of these birds is the same color – yellow and green with black stripes. Over the decade’s parakeets have been domesticated and bred in captivity which has lead to the creation of different parakeet color variations. This …
The word “budgie” is derived from an Australian aboriginal word that translates to “good food”. No wonder our little parakeet friends are a prey species that is so easily spooked! Parakeets have adapted to avoid being eaten by predators and thriving in their natural environment with various adaptations, one of which is their keen eyesight. It …
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Did you know that parakeets need a specific type of nest to lay their eggs in and not just to sleep in? It’s one thing to purchase food and supplies for your bird, but it’s also important to make sure they have an appropriate place to create new life. If you want them to stay …
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Just like all birds, parakeets need to consume adequate food and water to remain alive and healthy. If your parakeet is not eating or drinking, they will become leaner, depressed, and immunocompromised. You must know the factors which force parakeets to stop eating or drinking. You have to remove the element which would be responsible for …
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