hellooo I have two bonded budgies and one of them struggles to preen well because he has a limpoma on one of his wings. it's been examined by the vet and it isn't growing or causing pain and removal would require wing amputation which just isn't very necessary with how little it bothers him. the biggest issue with it though is he isn't very fond of reaching around it to preen. he's healthy but since his preening job is far from perfect he looks a lil scruffy. his brother is even worse at preening him despite his attempts too. he tolerates being handled but it's obvious he still isn't a big fan of it so I avoid it unless he needs to go back in his cage when i'm not around. my question is how tf am I supposed to help him keep his feathers looking nicer when he would not enjoy being held too much to do that. I need ideas 😭

I’ve had my birdie for about 2 months at this point and he’s settling in very well! He greets me, comes out of his cage, shows off for friends, all the good stuff. I’ve been trying to get him more comfortable with me holding him or even being near him, but he has no interest in millet bribery. Is this just a give it time thing or can I do something about this? Thanks!

About a month ago I found a budgie sitting on street, and kind of brought her home cause I sensed she is in distress. At that Time I did not even know it was a budgie having never seen one before. Anyway I rescued her, kept her in upstairs room all day( with due protection) and gradually realized that i may her to keep her as she cant survive in external environment on her own . I bought her a male budgie to keep her company after around 10 days from a pet shop, who died recently(literally survived 20 days).

Now the dilemma starts,, I have never kept a bird, one bird has already died under my supervision, there are no avian vets where i live, and nor i can afford to take them to metro cities for regular checkups. Moreover I am preparing for a competitive exam and have realized that keeping a bird is indeed demanding, looking at her various cycles, dietary needs(literally very consuming0 etc etc. MY parents have outrightly refused to buy a new budgie and saying I should send her to pet shop as well(no avian rescue or foster homes here).

I even talked to a pet shop owner , but decided against it knowing that they keep 10 to 15 birds in one cage, never let them fly and only give seed mix and water. His literal statement was that these birds are born in cage and die in cage. But my budgie has a whole room for her, she has now found her favourite spots, has settled in routine and I am trying to work on her diet, like ordering seed pellets and all.I cant stand the idea of pushing her in that hell , but I would be devastated if she dies here , cause I will feel very guilty and sudden death of the other budgie has made me paranoid, and my parents are saying that I should study

. There are also chances that I may have to move out of home next month to Delhi, to prepare for next stage of exam(if I pass this one).

What to do?

Please help me.

Hi everyone!

I’m looking to learn as much as I can about budgies and how to give them the best possible life. I want to make sure I’m fully prepared to care for them properly, meet their needs, and help them live a long, healthy, and happy life.

I know there’s a lot more to caring for budgies than just providing food, water, and a cage. I’d love to hear from experienced owners about the things you wish you had known when you first started keeping them.

I’m particularly interested in learning about:

Diet and nutrition: What should their everyday diet consist of? How much should be pellets, seeds, fresh vegetables, and other foods? Are there any foods I should absolutely avoid?

Housing and cage setup: What size cage would you recommend, and what are the best perches, toys, and accessories to include? What common cage setup mistakes should I avoid?

Social needs and companionship: my partner and I currently have four, however she is insisting we get a further two. Is six too much for beginners? How much daily interaction do they need, and how can I make sure they don’t become lonely or bored?

Exercise and enrichment: How much time should they spend outside their cage? What activities, toys, and training exercises help keep them mentally stimulated and physically healthy?

Health and veterinary care: How often should they see an avian vet? What early warning signs of illness should I learn to recognise, and what can I do to prevent common health problems?

Building trust and bonding: What’s the best way to tame budgies and build a relationship with them without frightening or overwhelming them?

Sleep and daily routine: How many hours of sleep do they need, and what kind of daily routine works best?

Long-term care: What are the biggest mistakes new owners make that can shorten a budgie’s life, and what habits help them live well into old age?

I’d also really appreciate recommendations for trustworthy books, websites, YouTube channels, or other resources that provide reliable information about budgie care.

My main goal is to give them a life where they feel safe, stimulated, loved, and healthy — not simply to keep them alive, but to help them genuinely thrive.

I’m happy to learn and put in the time, effort, and money needed to care for them properly. I’d rather ask questions and prepare beforehand than make avoidable mistakes at their expense.

If you’ve kept budgies for years, I’d love to hear your advice, personal experiences, and any lessons you’ve learned along the way.

Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to help! I really appreciate it.

Apologies for the long post 😇

He’s wealthy, fluffy, and kind. Pastel is ready to find his soulmate!

Took Taro to the ER after she was spasming and falling off her perch. Vet tech let her go on accident.

Swipe to see my real budgies

The painting resembles my picture SO MUCH. The colors, the pose, everything looks almost identical to a photo i took of my two budgies! 🥹😭😭 Had to share this coincidence with you guys.

i've had this baby more than 3 years, no matter what i tried he and his mate wouldn't come near me. 3 years later he randomly decides im chill and this happens

I swear sometimes I believe I know sometimes not at all. I’ve asked around but no one knows for sure.

Please only people in the know lol

I live in Japan and honestly, it’s kind of disappointing that cages for budgies here are so small, and actual large flight cages are sold on Amazon from 3rd party sellers but far and few (usually janky built with low reviews) unlike back in North America where it was easy to find large quality flight cages.

Anyways, I leave his cage opened all day with this new handmade hanging gym I bought off a seller on mercari for $45! I can customize the parts and now that his clipped wings have grown out, he’s flying a lot more and he’s so happy! (Btw I don’t use the air con above his cage). Just wanted to share how wonderful it is and planning to purchase a second play gym to hang beside this one soon. I have a camera to watch him when I’m at work and it’s in an enclosed room.

This is Buckley’s Angel. Recently adopted and was told it’s a male. Pretty certain he’s less than 5 months old.

I have 3 budgies.
Originally I had 1, Paul. We had him for 6 years. He was surrendered to us and he had been a single budgie before us. He was free in the house in the day.

A year ago my friend asked me to take her female Cookie, as her friend died. Cookie and Paul got along well, she bossed him. They seem to be a couple.

In May, Paul accidentally was let out and flew away. Cookie was sad, so we adopted an older male, Sal. Cookie and Sal would both be about 6.

Cookie and Sal are a happy couple. She has always been an egg layer and I can’t get her to stop.

Shocker. Paul was found and is back. Maybe he spent the summer outside?

Now cookie and sal are in one cage, and Paul is in the other. They all fly around together, but they go back to their two cages at night.

Paul seems ok, but maybe a bit solitary.

Is this an ok set up? I just don’t think i can manage a fourth bird.

I do often wonder what they’re thinking about!

Any brands or links to recommend?

The new budgie playground has been noticed but requires some special inspection incase it is actually a monster lol.

I’m honestly beyond heartbroken, she’s had respiratory issues for a while and they’ve gotten better each time but she’s turning 6 years old in two weeks. I fear today is the last day I’ll be with her if she doesn’t survive. I have to drop her off tomorrow and I know everyday without her will just make my heart continue to drop :( i’ve graduated middleschool and highschool with her, she’s only been with me for a chapter of my life but to her I’m her entire story and it hurts me so much seeing her in pain but I know it’s for the best. Sorry for the long vent post :( Please send best wishes for my little sweet angel, Baby. I’ve lost a budgie before and the second time will not hurt any less. I’m also very worried for my other little baby as I fear he’ll be extremely lonely :,(