{"id":620391,"date":"2026-07-02T06:22:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feathersnfriends.net\/?p=620391"},"modified":"2026-07-02T06:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:22:57","slug":"parakeet-budgie-care-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feathersnfriends.net\/es\/parakeet-budgie-care-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Parakeet (Budgie) Care Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parakeet (Budgie) Care Sheet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Parakeet (Budgerigar, Budgie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong>&nbsp;8\u201315+ years with proper care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adult Size:<\/strong>&nbsp;6\u20138 inches (15\u201320 cm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personality:<\/strong>&nbsp;Social, intelligent, active, and playful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cage Size<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum for one parakeet:\u00a0<strong>18\u201d x 18\u201d x 24\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bigger is always better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bar spacing:\u00a0<strong>1\/2 inch<\/strong><strong>\u00a0(<\/strong><strong>1.27 cm<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0or smaller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cage Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple natural wood perches of different diameters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and water dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swings and toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cuttlebone or mineral block<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foraging toys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid direct sunlight all day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep away from kitchen fumes, smoke, candles, and drafts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pellets (50-60%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quality pellet should be the foundation of the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fresh Vegetables (20-30%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offer daily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Romaine lettuce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collard greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bell peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zucchini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seeds (10-20%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use as a treat or supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fruits (Small Amounts)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2\u20133 times per week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple (without seeds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blueberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mango<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Papaya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fresh Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean bowls every day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foods to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Avocado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Caffeine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Fruit pits and apple seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Salty foods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Sugary foods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enrichment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parakeets need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily interaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toys rotated weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shredding toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foraging activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out-of-cage exercise when safe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u20133 hours of supervised out-of-cage time daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bathing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shallow dish of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle misting with clean water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most parakeets enjoy bathing 2\u20133 times per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parakeets require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10\u201312 hours<\/strong><strong>\u00a0of sleep every night<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiet, dark environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Temperature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal range:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>65\u00b0F<\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><strong>80\u00b0F<\/strong><strong>\u00a0(<\/strong><strong>18\u00b0C<\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid sudden temperature changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signs of Illness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact an avian veterinarian if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fluffed feathers all day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tail bobbing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sitting on cage bottom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discharge from eyes or nostrils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hand-Tamed Parakeets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For friendly birds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handle daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use positive reinforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer millet as a reward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep training sessions short and fun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feathers N Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Healthy Birds Start With Proper Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Quality Nutrition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Clean Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Fresh Water Daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Mental Stimulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Regular Health Checks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Happy Birds, Healthy Futures!<\/em>&nbsp;\ud83d\udc26\ud83d\udc9a<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parakeet (Budgie) Care Sheet Basic Information Common Name:&nbsp;Parakeet (Budgerigar, Budgie) Lifespan:&nbsp;8\u201315+ years with proper care Adult Size:&nbsp;6\u20138 inches (15\u201320 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