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| Question about Pets:Getting parakeet today any tips |
-Make sure that you give your budgie a regular diet of seed mixture, millet and fresh water everyday. Treats such as honey sticks, birdie muffins, etc should be supplements given to them only on occasion (maybe once or week). You can feed your budgie fruit - they might not want to try it at first but keep putting it in their cage and they'll grow used to it. I'm sure with all the research you've done, you are aware of what NOT to feed your new friend. Just remember though - chocolate is a huge no no! Put a cuttlefish in the cage so the budgie can pick at it - this acts as a 'beak file' (kind of like a nail file for beaks!). You can also put a mineral block in the cage, although my bird doesn't like them too much and just taps at it!
- Make sure that you get a suitable sized cage for your budgie.
-Budgies love mirrors. People sometimes say not to give them these as they will 'bond with their reflection and not with you'. For me, this hasn't been true at all - me and my budgie have a very stong bond. The only problem these toys probably pose is that training may take a bit longer. I'd recommend getting a mirror, just purely so your budgie doesn't get too lonely when you are not in the house. Also, when you are out, turn the radio on so your bird can listen to it - this will help curb boredom. Budgies also enjoy bells, swinging perches and occasionally ladders.
-Avoid putting the budgie's cage in direct sunlight - it's not good for them.
-Avoid playing music loudly or having the TV on too high when you have your budgie in the room - he or she won't be too keen!
-When you've trained your buddy, let them out of the cage on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes.
-Make sure that the cage you buy has at least two perches. Have only one perch with a grit cover - it's quite uncomfortable for the budgie's feet, and they also use their perches to rub their face when they have an itch!
-Pay lots and lots of attention to your budgie - show it a lot of love and give it a lot of care, and he or she will live happily for a long time. (They especially need more attention if you're just getting the one bird - they are social creatures and need regular, frequent interation.)
Hope this helps. Your budgie will probably act quite scared and be very quiet for the first few days - this is normal as it is getting used to its new surroundings. You can also ask the pet shop clerk for some tips when you get your budgie/parakeet. Good luck!
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