What do budgies eat?

Answer 1

In their natural habitat in Australia, budgies feed on the seeds and leaves of native grasses. They enjoy native flowers and thistle flowers, and nibble on the bark and branches of trees to help keep their beaks short. They also enjoy the leaves, flowers and bark of eucalyptus trees.

Pet budgies should be given commercial Small Bird seed mix; fruit (not too much and only every few days or they get diarrhoea); raw vegetables such as carrot and lettuce and other leafy greens in small amounts and only every few days; honey bells and other commercial bird seed treats; sprouted seeds and millet.

Oats are good for winter because it helps them get some extra fat for when it gets cold - but be careful as you do not want your budgie to get fat. You can also try giving them small pieces of whole grain bread and even wheat cereals but make sure you don't give them too much.

All budgies should have grit mixed in their food. Grit contains oyster shells, finely ground eggshell, charcoal, calcium, mineralised lime, and cuttlebone. Possible treats include papaya/pawpaw, apples, mangoes, and bananas.

Do NOT feed your budgie avocado or sugary foods like chocolate, both of which can be poisonous to budgies.

Answer 2

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mickiboo i went to a mickaboo bird class that you can attend for free. they will give you all the information you need to know about taking care of a bird. feeding your bird pellets can expand their life span. there is a parakeet at mickaboo who is now 22 years old and eats pellets and other nutritional foods. feeding your bird just seeds is like eating mc Donald's 24 7 they like it but it is not good for them. if you think they should eat seeds because it is their natural diet your wrong because the seeds that they eat in the wild have fallen on the ground and have germinated which makes them full of nutritious stuff instead of fat. one of the brands of pellets that i buy for my parakeet is Laferbers which most of the time they sell at pet smart.

Pelletized Foods: Nutritionally complete food pellets have been developed for pet birds. Most birds have been raised on a seed diet, and are reluctant to eat pellets. Despite this challenge, feeding pellets is beneficial. You may wish to try mixing them with the bird seed, or soft food. This will encourage the bird to eat them.

Protein/Calcium: Parakeets need more protein than is contained in bird seed. Feed mashed hard boiled eggs (boil for 30 minutes to kill all bacteria) one or two times a week. For added calcium include the shell. Remove the egg after a short time in the cage to prevent spoilage.

Vegetables: Pet birds need a high level of vitamin A to prevent respiratory problems. Any orange or dark green vegetable is high in vitamin A. These include broccoli, kale, baked sweet potato and carrots. Serve them daily.

Fruit: Some parakeets will eat fruit, such as apples and Oranges.

Vitamins: Vitamins may be added to the water or soft food (mashed egg). Putting vitamins in drinking water results in an excellent medium for the growth of bacteria. If this approach is used, the water must be changed frequently, and the bottle thoroughly washed with soap and water each day.

Grit: Some breeders and veterinarians believe grit should not be fed. They believe it may become impacted in the crop and kill the bird. However, many do think it is needed for the bird to properly digest the food. If you do offer grit, it should be removed immediately, if the bird appears ill. A sick bird will sometimes gorge on grit and become impacted.

Cuttle bone: This is an excellent source of calcium, and gives the bird something to chew on.

Miscellaneous: Birds will eat many of the same foods we do. You may wish to offer your pet whole wheat toast with peanut butter, cooked pasta, boiled lentils or a piece of cooked chicken. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, and all junk food.

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I have a parakeet he eats premium bird food he has been living for 6 years.

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But don't let your Bird eat the news paper that you might put in the bottom of their cage. My Bird did that and he had a seizure and died.

Answer 3

Lettuce

actually, budgies can eat lettuce. but you probably don't want to give them iceberg lettuce, it's not as nutritious. it's better to use a darker green or purple lettuce. and budgies prefer their veggies wet, so wet them first and then give it to them soaking wet.