Getting Started with Budgies: Cage, Diet and Daily Interactions

Budgies are horizontally mobile birds, and cage width takes precedence over height. It is recommended that the cage width should be no less than 60 centimeters for a single bird and no less than 80 centimeters for two birds. The diameter of the crossbar is 1.2 to 2 centimeters. If it is too thin, it will easily cause burden on the feet.

The basic diet is mixed grains, a small amount of fresh vegetables and cuttlefish bones for calcium. Be sure to avoid avocados, chocolate, onions, caffeine and salty foods as these are highly toxic to your parrot.

In terms of interaction, cages are released at fixed times every day, but doors and windows must be closed, mirrors must be covered, and water containers must be covered. Parrots are very curious, and the kitchen is an absolute no-go zone. The gases produced by heating Teflon-coated pots are fatal to the birds.

To judge health, look at three points: the shape of feces, whether the nostrils are clean, and whether the feathers are tight. Fried fur, squatting on the bottom of the cage for a long time, and breathing with the tail rising and falling are all signs of seeking medical attention.