Budgie Feeder
The no-mess Seed Cube, sized for budgie cages. Stops the seed flicking budgies are famous for.
View the budgie feederBudgie Care and Feeding
Everything for a cleaner, healthier budgie setup, in one place.
What to Feed a Budgie
The complete budgie diet: the right balance of pellets, fresh greens and seed, plus the foods to avoid and how to switch safely.
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Which size suits a budgie?
Match your budgie to the right Seed Cube. By weight, budgies suit the Small.
Size guide
Budgie first aid
A free first aid guide for common budgie emergencies and warning signs.
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Melopsittacus undulatus
Budgerigar
Small, social Australian parrot and the most popular pet bird in the world
Behavioral Profile
Mess Potential
Moderate
Low
High
Vocalization Level
Moderate
Quiet
Loud
Species Specifications
Size
18 cm
Weight
30 to 40 g
Feather Type
Powder down
Lifespan
10 to 15 years
Temperament
Social, active, friendly
Origins
Australia
Suitable Foods
Quality pellets, seed mix, fresh veg, sprouts
Care Level
Beginner
Care Notes
Common Feeding Mistakes
The most common mistake is feeding only seed. Seed-only diets are high in fat and lead to obesity and fatty liver disease, the biggest killers of pet budgies. Build the diet on quality pellets and fresh vegetables, with seed as a smaller part. Skip avocado, chocolate, caffeine and salty foods.
Habitat Requirements
Budgies fly horizontally, so choose a cage that is wider than it is tall, the longer the better. Keep bar spacing under about 1.2 cm so a head cannot get stuck, add a few perch widths and some foraging toys, and keep food and water away from under perches.
Handling & Socialisation
Budgies are flock birds and need company, either a mate or plenty of daily interaction from you. Tame them with short, gentle, regular sessions. A lone budgie left alone all day will often pluck or scream, so be its flock or give it a friend.