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Eucalyptus Bark Chew
Submitted by: Andrew Author’s Note: I use the bark from eucalyptus trees to keep my birds entertained. What You’ll Need: Eucalyptus bark, I try to use bark that the tree has already shed, but sometimes I peel loose bark off the tree Oven Steps: Step 1: Gather pieces of Eucalyptus bark (use bark that is […]
Continue readingNatural Perches
Submitted by: Jack Kleinert This is a particularly easy way to make perches for your budgies. In most pet stores they sell stick perches that are made out of wood, and these can be very expensive. Below are the instructions for making these perches.What You’ll Need:StickDrill with drill bitsSander1 Screw and 2 washersScrewdriverSteps:Step 1: Get a […]
Continue readingBudgie CD
Submitted by: Jonathan Author’s Note: Make a CD of budgie recordings so your parakeets have some other chirping birdies to talk to.What You’ll Need:Blank CDComputer with CD writer and Internet connectionSteps:Step 1: Download the budgie recordingsStep 2: Burn the recordings to a blank CDStep 3: Play the CD for your budgies.Your budgies will react to the […]
Continue readingPreventing Seed Moths
A Budgie Place Original Seed moths (also known as flour moths) can sometimes be hiding in birdseed you buy from pet stores or feed stores. These moths are likely to leave the seed and get into your pantry. Take it from someone who has experienced this, even though the moths are relatively harmless, they are […]
Continue readingDo It Yourself: Do Away with Flimsy Cuttlebone Clips!
A Budgie Place Original You know those flimsy metal clips that come with the cuttlebones you buy at the pet store? You’re supposed to bend them at different points in order to secure the cuttlebone to the cage bars. But for me, they never seem to work well. So I came up with a better […]
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