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#budgie #parakeets #parrots Follow me on Instagram:   / likeparrots   Chapters: Intro: 00:00 Appearance: 01:06 Behavior: 02:26 Nutrition: 04:02 Cage: 05:12 Reproduction: 07:18 Today we're going to talk about the budgie, or better known as the budgie. I've had two for a few months, and I've given myself a brief overview of how to care for them. A brief aside about these parrots: They're often overlooked by many, considered second-class. THEY ARE NOT. There are many stories of owners who, with little interest and desire, have allowed these very delicate budgies to die. So I recommend these budgies only if you're truly interested in this world; otherwise, it's best not to get them. With that out of the way, let's get started. APPEARANCE: The budgie is a very small parrot compared to other parrots, reaching up to 18 cm in length with its tail. It weighs less than 50 grams, making it one of the most affordable parrots. There are many mutations, meaning different feather colors. They range from the ancestral, which is mainly green, to the yellow lutino, passing through light blue, gray, blue, and white. In short, there's a wide variety to choose from. To determine the sex, you need to look at the cere, a part of the body located around the nostrils and above the beak. If the cere is pink, it's a female; if it's blue, it's a male. BEHAVIOR: The budgie is a very calm and sociable parrot. The two I had didn't get along very well, but in quieter moments they were very cheerful and affectionate. Unlike other parrots, budgies aren't very noisy, and that's a fact, but sometimes when they whistle, they do cause a bit of annoyance. Personally, when they did this, budgies bothered me a bit, but if you're concerned about having two budgies in the same house or apartment building, I can assure you they won't bother the neighbors. They're very intelligent, like all parrots, and so they need to be stimulated with games and a bit of foraging—games that hide food for the budgies and are very stimulating for the budgies. As for the behavior of hand-raised budgies, they're pretty much similar to other parrots. Many say they're good talkers, but I'd classify them as parrots that can get a few words out, but that's very difficult. FEEDING: For feeding, you should provide a seed mix similar to that of a cockatiel, but without those seeds that are slightly too large for a budgie's beak. So, basic seeds, the occasional fruit and vegetable, and panicle grass are also a good choice. Cuttlefish bones are a must, and extruded fruit and vegetables are also a must. For fruit and vegetables, I recommend searching online for more in-depth information. CAGE: Given the size of the parrot, the cage shouldn't be very large. I recommend 60x50x40 cm, but here too, the rule of thumb is: the bigger the better. Make sure to set it up well, with perches, safe toys (but not too many), and give it plenty of space to fly around. BREEDING: When a female budgie is in a hormonal phase, this can be seen by its rather brownish and slightly wrinkled cere. Obviously, this should be limited, otherwise it could be scabies. Budgies can lay 4 to 6 eggs, which hatch between the 17th and 22nd day. Initially, the mother will feed the chicks, while after one month, the male will begin weaning them. Nutrition is important during this phase, both for the chicks and especially for the adult ones, as it's important to remember this is a very special stage. Therefore, plenty of cuttlefish bones and mash for the chicks are recommended. Budgies don't require a CIT (Certified Parrot) certificate, and they are among the most affordable parrots you can find. You can get a pair for 30, while hand-reared ones obviously cost more. A small aside about these parrots: They are often overlooked by many, considered second-class. They are NOT. There are many stories of owners who, with little interest and desire, have allowed these very delicate budgies to die. So I recommend these budgerigars only if you're truly interested in this world; otherwise, it's best not to get them. Lastly, this is the budgerigar, a very cute and affectionate little parrot. I hope you enjoyed the video, and that's all from Like Parrots. See you next time! My equipment: Canon EOS M3 Canon EF-M 18-55mm NEEWER Lavalier Microphone