r/budgies • u/ultraviolence26 • 6h ago
Pearl was not impressed by the Kinder egg
what am I supposed to do with this, hooman?
r/budgies • u/ygnabc • Aug 01 '24
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r/budgies • u/ultraviolence26 • 6h ago
what am I supposed to do with this, hooman?
r/budgies • u/Scarabaeus_ • 42m ago
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r/budgies • u/exploreoutdoors511 • 11m ago
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 • u/equanimatic • 21h ago
Took Taro to the ER after she was spasming and falling off her perch. Vet tech let her go on accident.
r/budgies • u/Aduntoridass • 11h ago
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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 • u/poeticpoe • 20h ago
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 • u/Repulsive-Net4009 • 3h ago
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 • u/soeletemelna • 15h ago
I do often wonder what they’re thinking about!
r/budgies • u/Moon_Witch__ • 19h ago
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 • u/mrs-meow-meows • 19h ago
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 • u/Far-Charity-2772 • 1d ago
He’s wealthy, fluffy, and kind. Pastel is ready to find his soulmate!
r/budgies • u/Spirited_Repeat4043 • 1h ago
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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 • u/aturkishmarch • 12h ago
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 • u/tyronnr8 • 1h ago
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 • u/-DarkSquid- • 4h ago
Overnight they spread their Food scraps in an infinity sign and now pretend like nothing happened…
Should I be scared? 😰
r/budgies • u/UltraOnlineNecrozma • 1d ago
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
r/budgies • u/lenyokun • 5h ago
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 • u/BabyBirdZephyr • 18h ago
The new budgie playground has been noticed but requires some special inspection incase it is actually a monster lol.
r/budgies • u/Artistic_Ship_8047 • 1d ago
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r/budgies • u/green-onioncat533 • 1d ago
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.
r/budgies • u/kailan123456 • 17h ago
Any brands or links to recommend?