Post by Casey on Feb 14, 2012 16:16:07 GMT -8
Budgies come from an arid habitat, where they travel each season to find food and water. Budgies eat seed and fresh grasses in the wild. Fresh grasses and fresh seeds are available in the rainy season and this in turn is breeding season.
In captivity, a diet consisting of budgie seeds should be used as a staple food, however vegetables and pellets should be supplemented in the diet.
Pellets are high in protein, which in excess can cause kidney damage. Therefore, if you offer pellets, do not give egg or other high protein foods.
If you do not choose to use pellets, a hardboiled egg with shell crushed in will make a nutritious treat, especially for molting birds. Mixing veggies in with the hardboiled egg is another way to offer fresh foods, especially if your budgie loves egg. If you want to offer a new veggie, mixing it with a food they love is a great way to get them to try it, and eggs are no different. But please remember with all fresh foods to not keep them in the cage too long because they can grow bacteria and make your bird sick!
Fresh veggies are a must in the diet, regardless if you offer pellets or not. Variety is the key with any birds diet, and a good healthy diet will help towards a healthy long life! Budgies love veggies hung in their cage or wedged in the cage bars. Romaine lettuce, apples, carrots, and brocholli are favourites among small parrots, and budgies are no exceptions.
Rice and pastas are nice treats for budgies, in moderation. Too much is fattening and has too much iron for birds. If you offer rice or pasta, be sure to think in birdy sized portions!
Budgies are prone to obesity, therefore should have their diets carefully monitored and should be allowed free flight daily and a large cage to allow their active habits. Flight cages are excellent for giving budgies room to exercise with play and flight. Clipped birds are at higher risk of obesity, so extra care should be taken to keep your bird fit.
In captivity, a diet consisting of budgie seeds should be used as a staple food, however vegetables and pellets should be supplemented in the diet.
Pellets are high in protein, which in excess can cause kidney damage. Therefore, if you offer pellets, do not give egg or other high protein foods.
If you do not choose to use pellets, a hardboiled egg with shell crushed in will make a nutritious treat, especially for molting birds. Mixing veggies in with the hardboiled egg is another way to offer fresh foods, especially if your budgie loves egg. If you want to offer a new veggie, mixing it with a food they love is a great way to get them to try it, and eggs are no different. But please remember with all fresh foods to not keep them in the cage too long because they can grow bacteria and make your bird sick!
Fresh veggies are a must in the diet, regardless if you offer pellets or not. Variety is the key with any birds diet, and a good healthy diet will help towards a healthy long life! Budgies love veggies hung in their cage or wedged in the cage bars. Romaine lettuce, apples, carrots, and brocholli are favourites among small parrots, and budgies are no exceptions.
Rice and pastas are nice treats for budgies, in moderation. Too much is fattening and has too much iron for birds. If you offer rice or pasta, be sure to think in birdy sized portions!
Budgies are prone to obesity, therefore should have their diets carefully monitored and should be allowed free flight daily and a large cage to allow their active habits. Flight cages are excellent for giving budgies room to exercise with play and flight. Clipped birds are at higher risk of obesity, so extra care should be taken to keep your bird fit.
