Why you might consider owning a Budgerigar

Pet budgerigars make cheerful companions.They have lots of character and personality and are easy to train. Budgerigars are hardy pets: they are an ideal first bird for young children because they are easy to care for. Owning a budgie can teach children a sense of responsibility, and they will be rewarded with amusing antics, interaction, chattering and even talking.

A Budgerigar also makes a bright, pleasant companion for an older person, or people in flats or units who may be unable to keep a larger pet.

Things to consider before buying a bird

Keeping a bird healthy in captivity requires serious consideration of its accomodation and environment.

It is not at all difficult to provide a proper situation for most birds but their requirements must be thoroughly understood. Both the physical and psychological needs of a budgerigar must be met if it is to be kept healthy and comfortable.

Budgerigars are unable to fend for themselves. Pet birds are quite different to wild birds. Selective breeding of Budgerigars has changed their size, shape and colour. A cage-bred budgerigar is unable to survive in the wild.

Budgerigars enjoy the company of man and are dependent on their owners for food, protection and shelter.

Because of a lack of understanding of proper care, many budgerigars die needlessly in the first few months of purchase.