Thank you so much for this!!! Pet stores try to profit from people thinking these are low maintenance pets but they’re only low maintenance if you neglect them! I had a budgie as a kid and even though I tried to do my best for her it wasn’t enough and I don’t want others or other birds to go through that. Your videos are so important! I asked so many questions when I got my budgie but the pet store’s advice was nowhere near enough and some things they advised (mirrors, bells) were even harmful. When I actually found out the basics of budgie care I told my parents but my dad made fun of me, yelled at me, and refused to let me improve her cage and diet. I tried the best I could, she spent lots of time outside her cage since it was too small and I tried to give her fresh food even though I had to mostly feed her seed. I even helped her learn to walk again after an injury when the vet said they couldn’t do anything (a general vet, not an avian vet). I’d always let her out but she didn’t like being too close to people before her injury, she liked to be near me when I did music practice but she was still very shy. Luckily I didn’t accidentally traumatise her when I had to help her. Through helping her with her injury we became best friends and from then on she would climb all over me. But her lifespan was still cut very short by the inadequate care and no bird deserves that! If I’d known I couldn’t care for her well I wouldn’t have gotten her.
can you make a video on how to keep them entertained and what food should I give them like what vegs and all. this video was very helpful wanna learn more
I have lovebirds instead of budgies and i can confirm all of these still apply! I'm new to this channel, and I think it's incredible you made your own cage. I'm not handy at all 😅
Ha!😅Thanks, I'm not bad at building things. My dad was a big help to me! And yes, most of these apply to almost every species. New video coming soon! Thanks for commenting!
Great advice. I can only stress how interaction is vital for them. Getting just one budgie without being in the same room to interact with it all day, every day, is almost criminal. They really need company as a highly social flock bird. So if you really value your bird you get him a buddy of its own kind like you did. I can also recommend finding a lonely bird from someone in your area instead of getting it out of the animal store. There's a lot of sad budgies being lonely in small cages and breeders are only increasing that problem by selling them to people who only want a pet to satisfy their own interests. I advertised for lonely budgies online and had no problem finding two who are now together and have a great life. Birds like that will never be the most tame pets but with time and patience you will gain their trust.
So true! Thanks for commenting your thoughts! I 100% agree. I would recommend spending AT LEAST 1 hour with a bird every day. I spend about 3-4 with mine per day.
Thank you so much for this!!! Pet stores try to profit from people thinking these are low maintenance pets but they’re only low maintenance if you neglect them! I had a budgie as a kid and even though I tried to do my best for her it wasn’t enough and I don’t want others or other birds to go through that. Your videos are so important!
I asked so many questions when I got my budgie but the pet store’s advice was nowhere near enough and some things they advised (mirrors, bells) were even harmful. When I actually found out the basics of budgie care I told my parents but my dad made fun of me, yelled at me, and refused to let me improve her cage and diet. I tried the best I could, she spent lots of time outside her cage since it was too small and I tried to give her fresh food even though I had to mostly feed her seed. I even helped her learn to walk again after an injury when the vet said they couldn’t do anything (a general vet, not an avian vet). I’d always let her out but she didn’t like being too close to people before her injury, she liked to be near me when I did music practice but she was still very shy. Luckily I didn’t accidentally traumatise her when I had to help her. Through helping her with her injury we became best friends and from then on she would climb all over me. But her lifespan was still cut very short by the inadequate care and no bird deserves that! If I’d known I couldn’t care for her well I wouldn’t have gotten her.
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This is all so true. But nonetheless, I will forever love birds ❤
A very true video, I used to own budgies many years ago!!
Agree with you birds are messy & noisy bit like having small children , lol i feed mine seed and veg, there not a lover of fruit
Where have you been? I'm glad to see you.
I know, I know I have been gone for a while. Glad to be back though.
how much do u estimate a budgie owner would spend yearly?
Mmm maybe 100-150 maybe more.
can you make a video on how to keep them entertained and what food should I give them like what vegs and all. this video was very helpful wanna learn more
Yes! Those are some great topics to talk abt! I am glad you are wanting the best for your bird!!!
I have lovebirds instead of budgies and i can confirm all of these still apply!
I'm new to this channel, and I think it's incredible you made your own cage. I'm not handy at all 😅
Ha!😅Thanks, I'm not bad at building things. My dad was a big help to me! And yes, most of these apply to almost every species. New video coming soon! Thanks for commenting!
If at all possible, can you do a video on pro and cons for a nesting box and what to do if a female( I thought it was female) turns out to be a male.
for sure!
Nice birds!
Thanks
Great advice. I can only stress how interaction is vital for them. Getting just one budgie without being in the same room to interact with it all day, every day, is almost criminal. They really need company as a highly social flock bird. So if you really value your bird you get him a buddy of its own kind like you did. I can also recommend finding a lonely bird from someone in your area instead of getting it out of the animal store. There's a lot of sad budgies being lonely in small cages and breeders are only increasing that problem by selling them to people who only want a pet to satisfy their own interests. I advertised for lonely budgies online and had no problem finding two who are now together and have a great life. Birds like that will never be the most tame pets but with time and patience you will gain their trust.
So true! Thanks for commenting your thoughts! I 100% agree. I would recommend spending AT LEAST 1 hour with a bird every day. I spend about 3-4 with mine per day.