How to choose a budgerigar

Buying a budgerigar is an important decision and a responsible step for the owner. A pet is a living creature, and we should take into account not only our preferences in choosing, but also the requirements for its safe keeping.

In order for the purchase to be successful, prepare for it in advance. Study the maximum amount of information about wavy parrots and evaluate your situation in the apartment: will the living conditions for such a nimble and curious tomboy like a budgie really be acceptable?

What should be the living conditions for a parrot, you will find out here.

The high popularity of budgerigars determines their number in pet stores, markets and among breeders and professional breeders.

There are people who sell birds indiscriminately – for commercial purposes, fortunately, many are still carried away “with their heads” and live with these energetic and bright birds. For them it is important who will be the owner. And, just as we choose a bird, the buyer goes through an unspoken selection among the sellers.

Once you have made a firm decision that this fun and incredibly sociable creature should burst into your life, you need to find the best place to buy a feathered one.

How to choose the right parrot?

It is important to know the place of birth of the bird. If you choose a budgerigar from a breeder, then getting to know the conditions in which the baby and his parents live will be a great decision.

You can find trusted breeders on the budgerigar forums.

Walk through pet stores and markets in your city, take a closer look at the conditions in which birds are kept. If you spot even one sickly looking bird indoors, buying a parrot here could be a big mistake.

You run the risk of acquiring an infected bird without any obvious symptoms. They will appear 3-5 days after the purchase, because as a result of stress, the immunity of the parrot falls and the body becomes unable to resist the disease.

Be sure to watch for some time the feathered friend you like.

A good seller will always talk about the needs of the parrot, warn about both the positive and negative aspects of a potential family member and, if questions arise, give his contacts for further consultation.

If a bird is being imposed on you and you have a feeling that they want to get rid of it as soon as possible, then it is better to purchase a wavy elsewhere.

When buying a budgerigar in zoo clubs and from professional breeders, there will be a ring on the bird’s foot with the year of its birth. How to determine the age of a parrot you will learn in this article.

What does a healthy budgerigar look like?

The plumage is clean, bright, “feather to feather”, the bird should not look shabby, fluffy.

Smooth, dense and shiny feathers are the key to the health of the future pet.

Activity and fidgeting in this species of parrots are in the blood, so a feathered lump clogged in the corner of the cage should alert you.

The eyes and beak are clean, without discharge and swelling, the parrot should not constantly itch! Wax, beak and paws without growths, scabs, rejections and cracks.

The bird should stand firmly on its feet and correctly grasp the perch branch with its paws: two fingers in front and two located behind.

The number of claws and fingers is also important, there are times when a parrot has suffered an injury, after which it is not able to stay on the perches for a long time, move along the walls of the cage, or walk “on foot”. If the injury does not cause discomfort to the bird, then do not worry.

The budgerigar should be moderately well-fed: the pectoral muscles are well palpable (they are located on both sides of the sternum).

The plumage around the anus must be clean!

Choose a moderately shy parrot, he may not be afraid of you at all, but it is quite normal if the bird behaves with caution.

If a feathered bird beats in horror in a cage only from turning its head in its direction, this may indicate a violation of the psyche, nervous system. With such a parrot, it will be very difficult to establish a trusting relationship, and for a beginner, this task may be overwhelming.

If you buy a wavy from breeders, then the bird will most likely already be tame and you will not have problems establishing contact.

Often, future owners want to buy a feathered one in order to teach him to speak. For these purposes, sellers recommend choosing a boy budgerigar. But the ability to learn to speak is also found in females. Therefore, if you like a girl – do not despair, they are also talented and do not mind chatting with an interesting interlocutor or favorite toy.

The main thing is that the choice is from a young male or female.

It is age that plays a decisive role, and not the sex of the bird. Budgerigars can learn to speak not only thanks to their talents, but also with the help of a patient and persistent teacher.

You will learn more about how to teach a wavy to talk here.

Take the choice of a budgerigar extremely seriously, as the further fate of the bird and your life will directly depend on the decision you make. Whether you enjoy each other’s company or whether you have a roommate shying away from shadows and hands is up to you.

The time spent on treating only the acquired bird may be wasted due to the neglect of the disease, and family members will not be ready for such a test.

The choice among budgerigars is great, so the chances of getting yourself a healthy and cheerful friend are very high.