Budgerigars (Budgies)

Personality: Budgies are quiet, intelligent and nondestructive birds. They make wonderful pets because of their relatively gentle, gregarious and entertaining personalities.

There are blue, green, albino, grey and yellow budgies. Each has its distinctive personality. Some are stubborn, others are very sweet. Some budgies may be sensitive while others might get into mischief at every opportunity.

Budgies are capable of developing a large vocabulary (perhaps 200-300 words)

Bird Facts

Country of Origin: Desert interiors of Australia.

Average Lifespan: 10-15 years

Size: 7 inches tall

Diet: Budgies can eat almost anything you can eat and they prefer it raw. A budgie's main diet consists of fresh fruits, vegetables and greens

Notes

Sleep: 12-14 hours daily

Care: Regular wing and nail clipping are required to maintain these birds

Cages: Daily cage cleaning is a must

Foods to Avoid: Chocolate, Caffeine, Alcohol, Avocado and Apple Seeds