Submitted by: Kristy A toy/treat combination. What You’ll Need: Brand new plastic or aluminum chain (parakeet size, can be found in bird toy section of pet store) Clean organic-style craft twine (be absolutely certain there is no oil or pesticide on it) A couple large sized parrot biscuits, about an inch and a half long […]
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Toy: The Cloud Submitted by: Ashcan Author’s Note: An inexpensive, innovative toy that budgies will really love to play with. What You’ll Need: Small or medium sized binder clip OR wood clothespin White or recycled paper (1 or 2 sheets) Scissors Steps: Step 1: Cut the paper long-ways into strips about 1/4 inch (.5 cm) […]
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Game: Tissue Fun Submitted by: Kim A fun game to play with your tame budgie. What You’ll Need: Tissues You! Steps: Step 1: Take your (tame) budgie out of its cage to play with you. Step 2: Get some tissues. Step 3: On a surface your budgie can run around on, such as the couch, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Submitted by: Chauncey Author’s Note: This quick and easy salad will improve your bird’s health. Just follow the instruction below. What You’ll Need: Sharp knife Bowl Ingredients: Sliced pineapple Mango Head of lettuce Teaspoon of bird seed (your favorite kind) Steps: Step 1: First get out all supplies. Step 2: Dice the mango and the […]
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Submitted by: Dionne Rautenbach Author’s Note: In breeding season or just in general. Seed can be soaked for 24 hours to release enzymes that will enhance the budgies’ health. You can also let them sprout, which is even better. What You’ll Need: Dish to soak seed in Dark, warm place Ingredients: One tablespoon of […]
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