In the description you can find links to helpful sources. I also found an app that can help you recognize plants and trees. It's called LeafSnap. So far I really like it and it will help with finding safe perches 😊
Nice video thanks. I think we're looking for some hibiscus plants. We're tired of the grass in our room where the birds are. We want some coloured plants.
I get that 😊 It's nice to give them a natural, diverse environment. Now that spring is here, we're also gonna look for some perches and greens for them 😁
I'm not an expert, but I think cockatiels and budgies are quite similar in that sense. They're also from the same region. This website has a list that is for several parrots, including budgies and calopsitte: www.mdvaden.com/bird_page.shtml
Thanks! I looked at XtraVital and it seems like pretty good food. It has pretty high reviews, contains many vitamins and even egg. I can't tell for sure, because I've never used it, but others seem pleased with the food. Although, some people say their budgies don't want to eat it and it has fruits, which are higher in sugar. I've seen from several sources that you shouldn't give so many fruits to your budgies. Instead, seeds, pellets, veggies and egg are better. Someone said XtraVital smells like citrus fruits. I read acidic fruits are not so good for budgies. So... perhaps the quality of the ingredients is quite high, but maybe the fruits are not so good. That's my first impression of XtraVital anyway 😋 To give your birds more vitamins, you could also try giving them sweet potato, capsicum (bell peppers), spinach and similar foods. Egg and egg shell are also very good for them.
@@equestrian_8499 if it has a lot of fruit, it might be better to take it out (unless your birds don't eat it anyway). My budgies do eat some dried fruit, but only a few crumbs per month, so then it's fine 😋 I saw especially lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit are not so good. But I don't know if you can find out what type of fruit the mix has. If it only has the fruit aroma, unfortunately you can't take it out.
Idk if you’ll see this. Thanks for the vid and I know you covered a lot of trees, but what about the Leyland Cypress? Is that safe for budgies. I’ve debarked a branch and sanded it down so it can be used as a perch. But is this wood safe for my budgie?
I've been researching about the Leyland Cypress and I couldn't find much about it. This website does say the tree contains toxics: www.hunker.com/13428793/leyland-cypress-toxicity But it looks like it's mainly the sap and leaves that cause problems. Personally I think a perch without bark and that has been sanded, can cause almost no threat. I suspect the budgies will only chew it, but not eat it. If you want to be 100% sure, maybe it shouldn't be used. But personally I doubt it will cause problems. I read several pages and no one wrote about cypresses (only the page I shared said that horses ate leaves and had health problems). So, I think cypresess rarely cause problems. Otherwise people would be reporting on it.
I found this from Alen Axp: 'Can budgies eat curry leaves? Budgies can freely feed on these leaves. Many have been spotted eating them with no harm experienced. Some budgie owners call them their pets’ delicacies. Do not be scared to try them with yours and see the outcome. If the results are desirable, you are good to go.' alenaxp.com/what-budgies-can-eat-and-what-not/ So it looks safe 😊
@@adorablemedhashree3415 yeah it's amazing how far some phones are with that technology. It's a Chinese phone (they have really good software nowadays). I think many smartphones take good pictures, but for video it's rare that it's so good 😯
It could be normal. Our budgies sometimes bob their tail when they're sleeping or singing. So it's not always because of pain or discomfort. If your budgie is tail bobbing almost constantly, it could be a sign of illness. You can look for other signs, like diarrhea. If the poop is runny, black or looks strange in some other way, it could be another sign of illness. You can also analyze your budgie's behavior, whether it is active and relaxed, for instance. A swollen vent could be another sign for some health problem. I hope your budgie is fine! 😊
It’s a tricky one. Some say yes, some say no. I personally think yes, because it is in some seed mixes and it’s an Australian tree that budgies also encounter in the wild.
I researched for a while and didn't see Indian almond on any list (not on safe lists but also not on unsafe lists). To be safe, it's probably better to use other woods. Not all woods have been tested so some can't be found in the lists.
Yes 😊 I used them to make a ladder for them. I washed them thoroughly with hot water, but no soap. Since the wood doesn't come directly from nature, it doesn't have mites, so it doesn't need to be treated very much. Of course you could also use apple cider vinegar or plain vinegar to disinfect them.
@@FaizKhan-gm8rd it depends a lot on what coloring was used. Some coloring is safe for budgies, but I'm not sure if the colored ice cream sticks also use safe coloring 🤔 Maybe you can find on the packaging what kind of coloring they use?
For this video I wanted to pin my own comment because I wanted to add some important information. I will see if I can pin one of your other comments. I've pinned your comment at 'budgies singing' 😉
That’s quite nice of you to help starters to choose woods, if u ppl are looking for safe wood for perches here is a link: www.omlet.co.uk/guide/budgies/perches_for_cages/safe_wood
Hey please don't feed aloe vera to your budgies or any birds it's toxic please check your information before sending . Everybody also never feed aloe vera it's very bad for birds
Our birds have eaten it in the past and they didn’t have issues. I think it depends on the part of the plant and how much and how often they eat. I found this about it: “Aloe is bird safe the plant is not. Chewing the layer between the leaf and the gel can cause serious intestinal upset. Parrots can’t eat aloe vera leaves due to the latex between the gel and the leaf. The latex section of aloe vera contains aloin. This is a yellow, bitter sap, also known as barbaloin. Aloin is a hydroxyanthracene, which is a natural irritant laxative. Because of this, aloin can cause intestinal irritation. Although the symptoms may be mild, the severity may increase after long-term ingestion. Common symptoms of aloin poisoning include: Abdominal pain Nausea Diarrhea”
@misty_blue yes I wanted just to warn you and others about that only that the layer between leaf an d gel can cause intestinal upset and stuff like you can mention to people which parts to eat but personally I don't use it cuz it's risky . A tip: some home remidies you can use and share you can give your birds holy basil ( tulsi) or neem leaves boiled and diluted water( or fresh leaves) it has many things which can save budgies ( once a week only one thing ) and you can similarly give diluted carom ( ajwain seeds) boiled in water it also helps in cold or stuff just remember to keep diluted
Thanks for the warning and all the tips. I really appreciate it :) I do know aloe vera can be quite strong so it’s true that it’s important to be very careful with it. I personally don’t feed it to them either (just twice in the past).
In the description you can find links to helpful sources. I also found an app that can help you recognize plants and trees. It's called LeafSnap. So far I really like it and it will help with finding safe perches 😊
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Nice video thanks. I think we're looking for some hibiscus plants. We're tired of the grass in our room where the birds are. We want some coloured plants.
I get that 😊 It's nice to give them a natural, diverse environment. Now that spring is here, we're also gonna look for some perches and greens for them 😁
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I would like to know if those plants and trees are also good for calopsitte
I'm not an expert, but I think cockatiels and budgies are quite similar in that sense. They're also from the same region. This website has a list that is for several parrots, including budgies and calopsitte: www.mdvaden.com/bird_page.shtml
@@misty_blue thank you i will have a look
Nice video !!! I have a question.. 😅Xtra - vital it's good food for budgies?
Thanks! I looked at XtraVital and it seems like pretty good food. It has pretty high reviews, contains many vitamins and even egg. I can't tell for sure, because I've never used it, but others seem pleased with the food.
Although, some people say their budgies don't want to eat it and it has fruits, which are higher in sugar. I've seen from several sources that you shouldn't give so many fruits to your budgies. Instead, seeds, pellets, veggies and egg are better. Someone said XtraVital smells like citrus fruits. I read acidic fruits are not so good for budgies.
So... perhaps the quality of the ingredients is quite high, but maybe the fruits are not so good. That's my first impression of XtraVital anyway 😋
To give your birds more vitamins, you could also try giving them sweet potato, capsicum (bell peppers), spinach and similar foods. Egg and egg shell are also very good for them.
@@misty_blue They do not eat fruit at all 😁
@@equestrian_8499 Ours don't either 😋 It's just that the food mix you mentioned contains fruit 😋
@@misty_blue So I can give them only the seeds and take out the fruit it contains; It's healthier?
@@equestrian_8499 if it has a lot of fruit, it might be better to take it out (unless your birds don't eat it anyway). My budgies do eat some dried fruit, but only a few crumbs per month, so then it's fine 😋
I saw especially lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit are not so good. But I don't know if you can find out what type of fruit the mix has. If it only has the fruit aroma, unfortunately you can't take it out.
I have the same type of two budgies as you
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Is Money plant safe to eat for Budgies??
Some say it’s not toxic, but I saw a website say it can cause stomach and throat irritation. So I wouldn’t feed it just to be sure 😊
@@misty_blue ok
Idk if you’ll see this. Thanks for the vid and I know you covered a lot of trees, but what about the Leyland Cypress? Is that safe for budgies. I’ve debarked a branch and sanded it down so it can be used as a perch. But is this wood safe for my budgie?
I've been researching about the Leyland Cypress and I couldn't find much about it. This website does say the tree contains toxics:
www.hunker.com/13428793/leyland-cypress-toxicity
But it looks like it's mainly the sap and leaves that cause problems. Personally I think a perch without bark and that has been sanded, can cause almost no threat. I suspect the budgies will only chew it, but not eat it.
If you want to be 100% sure, maybe it shouldn't be used. But personally I doubt it will cause problems. I read several pages and no one wrote about cypresses (only the page I shared said that horses ate leaves and had health problems). So, I think cypresess rarely cause problems. Otherwise people would be reporting on it.
* by leaves I mean foliage, since cypresses technically don't have leaves 😋
@@misty_blue thank you so much! I won't have to buy perches now, since I can make them. Thanks!
@@emmanuelvinod4037 that's great! I also do that 😁
Can I give curry leave to. My budgie is if safe please tell??
I found this from Alen Axp:
'Can budgies eat curry leaves?
Budgies can freely feed on these leaves. Many have been spotted eating them with no harm experienced. Some budgie owners call them their pets’ delicacies. Do not be scared to try them with yours and see the outcome. If the results are desirable, you are good to go.'
alenaxp.com/what-budgies-can-eat-and-what-not/
So it looks safe 😊
New subscriber subbed recently we have two budgies that look exactly like yours. Also a cockatiel.
Thanks for subbing! 😊 Cockatiels are great too 💕 Maybe one day we'll have cockatiels too 😁
I think it's not mentioned but can they eat grass? Do they like it?
Yes they can 😊 I've seen budgies that really like it. You could also try cat grass, because it's softer and especially meant for pets.
@@misty_blue Thanks for the info, I'll try that
What camera do you use ???
I use a Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone. It makes surprisingly good videos 😯
@@misty_blue my god it looks like a professional camera videos
@@misty_blue never actually heard this brand Huawei Mate 20 pro .
But it is definitely really good phone
@@adorablemedhashree3415 yeah it's amazing how far some phones are with that technology. It's a Chinese phone (they have really good software nowadays). I think many smartphones take good pictures, but for video it's rare that it's so good 😯
One of my new budgie is tail bobbing
Is that normal?????
It could be normal. Our budgies sometimes bob their tail when they're sleeping or singing. So it's not always because of pain or discomfort. If your budgie is tail bobbing almost constantly, it could be a sign of illness. You can look for other signs, like diarrhea. If the poop is runny, black or looks strange in some other way, it could be another sign of illness. You can also analyze your budgie's behavior, whether it is active and relaxed, for instance. A swollen vent could be another sign for some health problem. I hope your budgie is fine! 😊
@@misty_blue he does that when he is relaxed
@@jabirhasan4118 then it might be nothing 😊
Nice...
Eucalyptus leaves are safe to eat or not for budgies?
It’s a tricky one. Some say yes, some say no. I personally think yes, because it is in some seed mixes and it’s an Australian tree that budgies also encounter in the wild.
@@misty_blueToday My budgies first time eat leaves happily without any symptoms of discomfort.
@@King5.S good to hear! 😊
Are Indian Almonds tree branches also safe for budgies?
I researched for a while and didn't see Indian almond on any list (not on safe lists but also not on unsafe lists). To be safe, it's probably better to use other woods. Not all woods have been tested so some can't be found in the lists.
@@misty_blue Thank you 👍🏼
@@FaizKhan-gm8rd you're welcome! 😊
Can we use ice cream sticks to make budgie toy to chew? If Yes then Do we have to wash it, boil it of any other process.
Yes 😊 I used them to make a ladder for them. I washed them thoroughly with hot water, but no soap. Since the wood doesn't come directly from nature, it doesn't have mites, so it doesn't need to be treated very much. Of course you could also use apple cider vinegar or plain vinegar to disinfect them.
@@misty_blue Thank you so much 😊
@@misty_blue What about colour ice cream sticks that are available in craft store, are they safe?
@@FaizKhan-gm8rd no problem! 😊
@@FaizKhan-gm8rd it depends a lot on what coloring was used. Some coloring is safe for budgies, but I'm not sure if the colored ice cream sticks also use safe coloring 🤔 Maybe you can find on the packaging what kind of coloring they use?
Misty and Blue are adorable 😘😘I love them so so much cant be explained in words
Naww thanks 💕😊 I will pin one of your comments 🤗
For this video I wanted to pin my own comment because I wanted to add some important information. I will see if I can pin one of your other comments.
I've pinned your comment at 'budgies singing' 😉
@@misty_blue thankyou so much dear friend 😘😘😘
@@misty_blue ur comment will be under her’s/his comment if u pin this and heart urs
That’s quite nice of you to help starters to choose woods, if u ppl are looking for safe wood for perches here is a link:
www.omlet.co.uk/guide/budgies/perches_for_cages/safe_wood
Thanks for sharing the link! I'll check it out too 😁
@@misty_blue no problem
Hey please don't feed aloe vera to your budgies or any birds it's toxic please check your information before sending . Everybody also never feed aloe vera it's very bad for birds
Our birds have eaten it in the past and they didn’t have issues. I think it depends on the part of the plant and how much and how often they eat.
I found this about it:
“Aloe is bird safe the plant is not. Chewing the layer between the leaf and the gel can cause serious intestinal upset. Parrots can’t eat aloe vera leaves due to the latex between the gel and the leaf.
The latex section of aloe vera contains aloin. This is a yellow, bitter sap, also known as barbaloin. Aloin is a hydroxyanthracene, which is a natural irritant laxative. Because of this, aloin can cause intestinal irritation.
Although the symptoms may be mild, the severity may increase after long-term ingestion. Common symptoms of aloin poisoning include:
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Diarrhea”
@misty_blue yes I wanted just to warn you and others about that only that the layer between leaf an
d gel can cause intestinal upset and stuff like you can mention to people which parts to eat but personally I don't use it cuz it's risky . A tip: some home remidies you can use and share you can give your birds holy basil ( tulsi) or neem leaves boiled and diluted water( or fresh leaves) it has many things which can save budgies ( once a week only one thing ) and you can similarly give diluted carom ( ajwain seeds) boiled in water it also helps in cold or stuff just remember to keep diluted
Thanks for the warning and all the tips. I really appreciate it :) I do know aloe vera can be quite strong so it’s true that it’s important to be very careful with it. I personally don’t feed it to them either (just twice in the past).