Parakeets
🌈 About Parakeets
Parakeets, or budgerigars (budgies), are lively, intelligent, and affectionate small parrots. Native to Australia, they thrive on interaction, mental stimulation, and a balanced environment.
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🏡 Housing & Environment
Cage Size & Placement Minimum Size: 18" x 18" x 24" for a single bird. Bar Spacing: 1/2 inch or less. Placement: Keep in a well-lit area away from drafts and kitchen fumes. Parakeets love daylight but need quiet rest at night. Cage Setup Essentials Perches: Offer various thicknesses (natural wood preferred). Toys: Rotate 3–5 at a time. Include bells, mirrors, and shredding toys. Food/Water Dishes: Secure to cage sides to prevent tipping.
🥦 Diet & Nutrition
Daily Diet
- Seed Mix: Use a fortified, varied mix
- Pellets: Should be 50–70% of diet
- Fresh Foods: Apples (no seeds), bananas, berries, broccoli, spinach, carrots, peas
- Water: Fresh daily
🧠 Mental Health & Socialization
- Parakeets are highly social – talk to them often
- Consider a pair if left alone frequently
- Out-of-Cage Time: At least 1 hour daily in a bird-safe room
- Training: Start with finger-taming, use millet spray as reward
🛁 Grooming & Health
- Bathing: Provide shallow dish or mist 2–3 times a week
- Beak/Nails: Toys help wear them down; trim nails as needed
- Healthy Signs: Bright eyes, clean feathers, active behavior
- Warning Signs: Fluffed up, discharge, lethargy, poor appetite
🧡 Final Notes
Parakeets live 10–15 years with proper care. They form strong bonds and need daily interaction, enrichment, and routine.
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