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Practical budgie guides, from one keeper to another.
Care, diet, taming and breeding, explained by someone who has raised budgies since the 90s.
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Budgie Molting: What’s Normal, How to Help, and When to Worry
Read more: Budgie Molting: What’s Normal, How to Help, and When to WorryFeathers all over the cage floor? Learn how often budgies molt, what pin feathers are, how to support your bird through a…
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Budgie Poop Guide: What Normal and Abnormal Droppings Look Like
Read more: Budgie Poop Guide: What Normal and Abnormal Droppings Look LikeYour budgie’s droppings are one of the best daily health checks you have. Learn what normal budgie poop looks like, what changes…
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Signs of a Sick Budgie: Symptoms to Watch For and When to See a Vet
Read more: Signs of a Sick Budgie: Symptoms to Watch For and When to See a VetBudgies are experts at hiding illness. Learn the early warning signs, which symptoms are emergencies, and what to do while you get…
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The Essential Budgie Library: 10 Top Book Picks
Read more: The Essential Budgie Library: 10 Top Book PicksTen of the best budgie books for new and experienced owners, picked to help you understand your bird and give it a…
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The Ultimate Guide to Exhibition Budgerigars: Breeding and Showing Professionally
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Exhibition Budgerigars: Breeding and Showing ProfessionallyWhat sets a show budgie apart from a pet budgie, and how to start breeding and exhibiting English budgerigars to the Standard…
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10 Fascinating Facts About Budgies: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Popular Pet Bird
Read more: 10 Fascinating Facts About Budgies: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Popular Pet BirdFrom the Australian outback to their remarkable vision and vocabulary, ten fascinating facts every owner should know about the world’s most popular…
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Taming the Feathery Fury: How to Identify and Fix Aggressive Budgie Behavior
Read more: Taming the Feathery Fury: How to Identify and Fix Aggressive Budgie BehaviorLunging, biting or screeching? Learn the signs of budgie aggression, what usually causes it, and a step-by-step plan to help your bird…
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10 Essential Items You Must Have Before Purchasing Your First Budgie.
Read more: 10 Essential Items You Must Have Before Purchasing Your First Budgie.Getting your first budgie? Here are the cage, perches, food, bath and other essentials to have ready before your new bird comes…
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Diet and Nutrition for Budgies: A Complete Guide
Read more: Diet and Nutrition for Budgies: A Complete GuideSeeds, pellets, fresh foods and what to avoid: a complete guide to feeding your budgie for bright feathers, good energy and long-term…
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How to Calm a Violent Budgie: Training Tips for a Less Aggressive Pet
Read more: How to Calm a Violent Budgie: Training Tips for a Less Aggressive PetWhy some budgies turn aggressive, from fear to territory, plus practical training tips to help a violent budgie become calmer and easier…
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The Ultimate Guide to Breeding Budgies: Everything You Need to Know
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Breeding Budgies: Everything You Need to KnowEverything you need to breed budgies successfully: choosing a pair, setting up the breeding environment, essential supplies, and solving common problems.
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Hand-Feeding Baby Budgies: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Read more: Hand-Feeding Baby Budgies: A Complete Guide for BeginnersWhen to start, which supplies you need, and step-by-step instructions for safely hand-feeding and weaning baby budgies.