General Care for Budgies

A Female Blue Budgie

Budgies are also called as parakeets. With good basic care, budgies can live anywhere from 7 to 15 years. Understanding this bird's care needs should help owners provide the best care possible for their pet budgie.Here are some common disease that affect the budgies,

Feathers

You can use a suitable fine mist water sprayer to ensure that the feathers are kept fit and clean. Some budgies enjoy a bath, but not all.

Colds

Draughts cause colds. The bird will be listless, with feathers fluffed up and apparently wheezing. Keep him warm. Do not bath. Treat with remedies from your pet shop or consult your vet.

Diarrhoea

This is commonly caused by an excess of green food, mouldy or contaminated food. Treat with remedies from your pet shop or consult your vet.

Mites

Usually red mite, this is a parasite which feeds on the bird’s blood, causing itching and loss of weight. It is easy to destroy them by using a suitable spray.

Beaks and Toenails

Should these become overgrown, you will need to get expert help from the vet or the breeder where you purchased your budgie.

Cleaning

The cage, perches and food and water pots must be cleaned regularly.