Birds
Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
Clever, social little parrots; flight time and company keep them singing.
Care tips
- Daily out-of-cage flight in a safe room
- Pellets + veg beat an all-seed diet
- They hide illness — weigh weekly
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a budgerigar? +
Clever, social little parrots; flight time and company keep them singing.
Typical guidance for a healthy budgerigar — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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