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Parakeets (Budgerigars)

Parakeets, also known as budgerigars or budgies outside of the U.S., are small to medium size parrots originally native to Australia. While wild colonies still exist, parakeets have become a popular pet worldwide.

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Why do budgies of different sex fight?

they shouldn't fight. if male and female fight, there is a problem.

Bo and girl parakeet why haven't they had ababy?

The right time to start breeding parakeets is around 10 or 11 months old. Pay attention to the bird's cere (upper beak area). In a male white and yellow parakeet, the cere will turn pink when he is ready to breed, while a blue parakeet will have a cere that is bright blue. If your parakeet has a rough cere, this means that the bird is female and is ready to breed. You will need to buy a special breeding cage for the birds - one that is large - and a nesting box with one entry that is about eight inches square. Do not put the nesting box into the cage until the birds are ready for breeding. You will also need to feed your birds a special fortified food mix to help them get ready for breeding. Before the egg laying, feed them a mixture of seeds, and after, feed them a soft food mix. Once you see the birds feeding each other, it means they have bonded and it is time to breed. Put the nesting box inside the cage, and also put in some soft nesting material and a dish. The birds will begin to make a nest on their own, and soon after that, they will start to lay eggs.

How many times should you wash a parakeet?

For the most part,budgies are very cleans animals.In fact,all birds are pretty clean.But when you do want to clean your parakeet,I would suggest a few sprays with a small spray bottle.Mine love love water.Its especially nice during a hot summer to cool them off.

I have two male parakeets can I put them in the same cage?

Yes, Parakeets love to have company in their cage, two mail parakeets would be fine together.

Which mechanism is the cause of the difference in color between the wild Indian ring-necked parakeet and the domesticated Indian ring-necked parakeet?

In captivity, the domesticated Indian ring-necked parakeet has undergone a lot of selective breeding that has resulted in color patterns that aren't seen in the wild birds. Humans have bred the birds to select for different color combinations.

How long does it take to teach a parakeet the step up command?

It depends on your bird. It might take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 weeks. Mine learned in roughly 10 minutes! You should have your bird tame first so they won't freak out when you take

them out of their cage or try to fly everywhere. Have your bird in an area where you can easily put your finger up to their abdomen. Then just put your finger up to them and say "step up." Don't be surprised if your bird just stares at it for a while! Be sure to reward them with a few treats when they did it right!!

What age is a budgie too old to breed And how old must they be to breed?

The youngest that most budgie breeders accept as safe is a full year. Many feel that 18 months is even better. It's better to give your birds all the time they need before they start on a nest.
Female budgies mostly breed when they are between 1 - 3 years old. When it comes to male budgies, this can be extended to six years.

What can happen to you if you eat dirt?

You lose weight. As long as it isn't fertilized or anything of that sort. Then you'll just die.

Do budgies hibernate?

Not at all. No Australian native birds hibernate.

If your budgie is sitting with its head buried in its feathers all day, it is either too cold for the bird, or your budgie is sick.

Can parakeets eat swarberrys?

Can they eat strawberries? Yes, I feed them to my parakeet all the time.

How can parakeets die of pregnancy?

the egg could bust inside of her if she has clipped wings and she falls or if you pick her up to much and she falls off your finger or out of your hand.

How much millet should parakeets eat daily?

My budgie will eat an entire twig of millet in a day if I leave it in the cage, and ignore his pellets -- so I've taken it out of his cage and only give it to him under supervision and when we are training as a treat. They should never eat more than one full twig a week, they're a healthy snack but they are high in fat and he will become overweight if given too much. Good luck!

What color parakeets live the longest?

Colour mutations doesn't really have that much to do with the life expectansy, but the place you buy the bird from. If you mean example budgie colour.

If you mean "what species live the longest", I would say Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet.

Indian ringneck can live about 35-45 years, altho I've heard some IRN has lived as long as 50 years.

What do you give the baby parakeet to eat?

A fruit-based (human) baby-food will suffice in the short-term, but there are many commercial parrot-rearing foods available as hand-rearing parrots for sale as pets is a small industry across Europe and N America.

What people food can parakeet eat?

lettuce,carrots,peas,blueberries,corn,apples,applesauce,whole wheat bread,sunflower seeds, and crackers.

do not give them milk to drink cause milk can kill them and give them alot of poop.

just give them water to drink