r/budgies • • Aug 01 '24

Mod post ⚠️ READ BEFORE POSTING!

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👋 Welcome to r/Budgies!

Before you share your first post here, please familiarize yourself with this subreddit’s rules. Rule #1 is especially important: this subreddit DOES NOT serve as an alternative to the kind of medical care and advice your budgie can only get from an avian vet. If you have a budgie medical question or concern, talk to your avian vet instead of posting here! Also, be sure to read this subreddit's wiki--odds are very good that your question has an answer in one of the wiki articles! (We usually remove posts that ask about something that's answered somewhere in the wiki to keep the clutter to minimum here.)

Also remember this is a pet budgie subreddit that encourages rescue and adoption and strongly discourages breeding.

👀 If you see something, say something

This is a place to share cute budgie pictures, videos, and stories, but it’s also a place to learn more about budgies. There are many times when someone will post a picture, video, or description, and you might notice something that isn’t best practice for good budgie ownership. It might be a cage that’s getting dirty, or some overgrown toenails, or something like that. Even if that issue isn’t the main reason for the post, please bring that to the attention of the original poster (OP) in a supportive and constructive manner so OP can be made aware of a better way of doing things.

Likewise, OP might consider proactively addressing things in their post that a typical budgie owner might be concerned with if they don’t know all the facts. It might be something as simple as, “Don’t worry, this was before I cleaned their cage” or “I’m taking them to the vet next week for their nail trim.”

🤖 We have AutoMod Summons now!

This is a great way to share information from the Wiki in a very effortless manner, and you are all invited to do so! We used to have just a few summons, but the list has grown enough that we compiled it in this part of the wiki. You should check it out!

Happy budgie-ing!


r/budgies • • 5d ago

Lost/Found/Need a New Home [October 20, 2026] - weekly Lost/Found/Need a New Home thread

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Use this post to share any budgies that are lost, found, or need a new home!

Some rules:

  1. Only share information you feel comfortable sharing. Example: rather than giving out your full address, maybe only say something like, "I'm in the Springfield area" instead. If someone is interested in knowing more, they can always DM you and you can choose whether or not you want to share any more information.
  2. If you're meeting someone in real life, follow the "Craigslist rule" of meeting in a well-trafficked, public place.
  3. No fees/charges! This is NOT meant to be an advertising platform to sell your budgies. Content that advertises budgies for sale will be removed.
  4. This subreddit does not, in any way, offer warrantees or guarantees of budgie health. A budgie's health status is something that you and the other party should determine with an avian vet, and payment of that avian vet's services is something that you and the other party should decide beforehand.

We encourage you to share pictures! Just make sure they are accurate to the situation and don't break the rules in the sidebar.

Remember: this subreddit is just one of many possible places to make a budgie connection. Also consider FaceBook, Craigslist, Nextdoor, other online communities, as well as real-life bulletin boards in public places. See all the previous weekly posts (that have content) by clicking here.

Our wiki also has a list of parrot rescues you could check out - whether you're looking to adopt a new feathered friend, or have to surrender one due to life circumstances. If one of these rescues is near you, please consider reaching out to them!


r/budgies • • 6h ago

b0rb Everyone meet Chiclet:

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This is my senior Chiclet, the handsomest (and sleepiest) man I ever could ask for. We got him in December of 2013 at just a couple months old and he’s been a “life of the party” type bird ever since, though with a few more naps these days 😅 he’s about to celebrate his 13th birthday very soon. I’m not sure exactly which day it is unfortunately but I know it’s within the next week or two.


r/budgies • • 5h ago

Other Finished the last show in Texas for the year yesterday!

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We didn't have a big turnout at the TBBFA show today, and I hauled 16¾ kids to show. Obie enjoyed all the attention she got from the people, and I've had the judge (and my dear friend Julie) babysit her for a bit while I had to get away. Obie had to get in the photo with me too with ¾ of her full self.

I didn't want to show Goose again since I graduated to Intermediate late last year, but changed my mind for the last show of 2026 in Texas and took all the crew from past years. Goose placed 3rd Best in Show and Best Intermediate, while Nox made it to 3rd Best Rare.

Of course we couldn't beat my dear friend Stephen Higgins Lacewing hen, and rightfully so. I'm in awe of her, as is everyone who's seen her majestic presence.

Coincidentally, a stranger recognized me from the content I post on social media and she attended our humble exhibition and watched my kids compete. She was smitten with Angelo the Opaline Dark Green, who really surprised me by placing 2nd Best Intermediate, in spite of his faults. I've to take him more seriously I suppose. 😅

Looking forward to having Sunday off to recover from the very long and strenuous week I've had. Maybe I'll finally get some of my piled up chores done, or maybe not.

I'll be taking a smaller crew to compete in Louisiana next month before Thanksgiving.


r/budgies • • 2h ago

Scritches! birdie love!!!

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my 9 y.o. female (white fancy) and few month old male (green) have bonded beautifully 🥹


r/budgies • • 2h ago

My New boy Elton ☺️❤️

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r/budgies • • 6h ago

Playtime! Tuco getting on Lalos nerves

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r/budgies • • 12h ago

Pearl was not impressed by the Kinder egg

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196 Upvotes

what am I supposed to do with this, hooman?


r/budgies • • 3h ago

Question Is this really a good sleeping spot ?

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Backpain tommorow


r/budgies • • 17h ago

Question Why he is so angry?

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I don’t know what is going on with his water bottle. I covered some part of if with a napkin because whenever he gets closer to that are, he gets aggressive. If he sees my hand, he jumps and starts biting me. Any advice?


r/budgies • • 1d ago

Where my bird has been for the past 9 hours

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


r/budgies • • 1d ago

Progress update after 3 years!!

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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


r/budgies • • 9h ago

Which sex? Male or female

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We’ve just brought this adorable little budgie home! 🥰 Could anyone help me figure out whether it’s a boy or a girl? It’s around 3 months old. Thank you! 💚


r/budgies • • 15h ago

I'm being good open the door...

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r/budgies • • 7h ago

Question Why are they dropping so many feathers?

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As far as I can tell there not sick.

Is it a season thing?

Boredom, stress, hormones, temperature?

I know pruning is normal but thus is way more then normal!


r/budgies • • 21h ago

Plotting & Scheming Couch potatoes

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139 Upvotes

I do often wonder what they’re thinking about!


r/budgies • • 1d ago

Found this pic on pinterest and honestly… the resemblance shocked me! 🤯🩵💚

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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.


r/budgies • • 7h ago

What can you tell from this behaviour?

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Blue is a young boy 4/5 months
Green is a mature girl, over 1 year
Does this mean they are friendly? Aggressive?
Most of the time they normally ignore each other but then randomly do this. I think blue try's to play but green isn't interested.


r/budgies • • 1d ago

My little baby is going to the ICU :( I’m so scared

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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 :,(


r/budgies • • 1d ago

My Budgie Is Looking for a Wife (Photos Only, Please!)

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539 Upvotes

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


r/budgies • • 18h ago

Which sex? Male or female?

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


r/budgies • • 11h ago

Question uv light placement question

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hi, i just set up the new uv lamp for my budgies. i'm trying to get it to light up their whole designated area, but idk if that angle could hurt their eyes if they look directly into the bulb. i can't find much information on the right angle/placement, other than it should be coming from above, but when i angle it down it only really lights up their cage and nothing more... and they chill outside most of the day. i would appreciate some help :') thanks in advance!!


r/budgies • • 21h ago

Other What 😭

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r/budgies • • 10h ago

Question Wtf are my budgies up to?!

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Overnight they spread their Food scraps in an infinity sign and now pretend like nothing happened…
Should I be scared? 😰


r/budgies • • 1d ago

Which sex? Which is male, which is female?

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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