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Your budgie is trying to exercise. He cannot fly properly, but if he grips the cage and flaps his wings, he is getting some of the exercise he craves.
Just because the bird seems to want to fly, do not allow it to. A budgie on the loose in a house is a recipe for disaster for the bird.
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Why do budgies flap their wings fast while standing?
A budgie in a small cage has little opportunity for proper exercise. By holding tightly to a perch and flapping its wings, it is able to exercise its wings briefly.
What is the best cage for your lovebird?
The best cage is a small budgie cage.
Can you have a rare parakeet and a budgie in the same cage?
A budgie and a parakeet are the same thing.
Can an African grey and a budgie be in te same cage?
No, the Grey will kill the budgie.
Where is the Cheapest place you can get a budgie cage because my budgie is getting to big.?
your local cage and Avery magazine for a start, try joining a local budgie society if your budgie is that big you might win one, try dropping a hint.
What discomforts a budgie?
you discomfrt a budgie by taking it out of its cage you should let it come out it self
Is a 16 x 17 x 16 cage to small for a budgie?
No, that's a great sized cage, but with birds, it's always the bigger the better. If you can afford/have space for a bigger cage, go ahead and get it. But that cage is a suberb size for a budgie.
Will your budgie remain hand tame if you add another to the cage?
Your Budgie should still remain hand tame , with another bird in the cage , if you keep up the handling.
My budgie is in love with her mirror since shes the only budgie in a small cage but should i get rid of the mirror a couple of days before i get another budgie and cage or should you just leave it..?
If you want the new bird to bond with it, yes. If not, no.
What size cage does a budgie need?
A cage for a budgie needs to be fairly large. They need to feel safe but it also needs to be big enough for them to be able to move around and climb.
How do you know if your budgie is eating?
Check the bottom of his cage for stools.
How do you care for nesting budgie?
Budgies are simple to take care of but read these hints and instructions very carefully: 1. Give your budgie a safe and large enough cage. 2. Give your budgie plenty of fun toys. Replace the toys regularly so your budgie doesn't get bored. Leave your budgie's favorite toy inside. 3. Give your budgie check-ups at the vet at least once a month. 4. Feel your budgie's breastbone (or wishbone) everyday to make sure your budgie isn't fat. You cannot feel the breastbone if your budgie is fat. 5. Give your budgie high-quality food. 6. Replace your budgie's water EVERYDAY! 7. Clean your budgie's cage every week. 8. Have your budgie stay outside the cage WITH YOUR SUPERVISION! 9. Feel your budgie's food (or look) for seeds that have not been eaten or it will starve. 10. Enjoy the budgie!
