Feeding your Budgerigar

Budgerigars are quite economical pets to feed. They will do best on a commercial Budgerigar mix, eating approximately 2-3 teaspoons of seed Different species of birds eat different types of seed and seed mixes for canaries or wild birds are not suitable for Budgies.

Budgerigars crack the seed, eat the kernel, and leave the husk. Often the husk is left in the seed bowl giving the impression that the bird still has a seed supply. Always remove the husks daily and top up the seed.

Fresh fruit and vegetables help provide the budgerigar with variety in its diet - apple, brocolli, green leafy vegetables (no cabbage or lettuce) are ideal. You can also supply a mixture of sprouted seeds by taking half a cup of your budgerigar seed mix and soaking it in fresh water overnight, then pouring the seeds and water onto folded absorbent kitchen paper towels. Within two or three days you will have a nutritious mixture of sprouted seeds.

Remove all uneaten sprouted seeds, fruit and vegetables daily as old fruit or vegetables can make the bird ill.

Cuttlefish bone is excellent for keeping the birds beak trim, and is a welcomed treat. Only feed cuttlefish bone bought from a pet store or supermarket as this guarantees that it has been throughly cleaned.

Budgerigars should not be fed biscuit or cake as they make the budgerigar fat.

Budgerigars are not big drinkers but fresh clean water in clean containers must be available at all times.

Budgerigars tend to dirty their water so regular care must be taken to renew the supply.