Admittedly, smaller parrot species such
as budgerigars (parakeets) and cockatiels are rarely given a separate play area, as their cages can be large enough to accommodate flapping wings for exercise and plenty of toys to play with all day.
This is not the case with pet birds, except those that have been bred in captivity for hundreds of years, such
as budgerigars and canaries.
Budgies, also known
as Budgerigars birds, eat fruits, vegetation, seeds and berries in the wild as well as in captivity as pet birds.
It comes as a surprise to many, but the tiny Budgies (also known
as Budgerigars or simply as Parakeets) can actually talk as well if not better than some larger parrot species.
Not exact matches
Birds such
as finches,
budgerigars (parakeets) and cockatiels, which eat a lot of seeds in the wild, can be fed a fresh seed mix
as part of their main diet, but they also need pellets and fresh foods.
Usually with smaller parrots like parakeets (
budgerigars) and cockatiels, the spacing is the more important factor,
as a bird can be seriously injured or even killed if it is able put its head through the bars of the cage.
Remember that even classic toys that have been on the market for a long time can be new to customers, and some items should always be kept in stock, such
as mirror toys for smaller parrot species like parakeets (
budgerigars) and cockatiels.
Due to their size and pleasant nature,
budgerigars are one of the most popular breeds of birds to keep
as pets.
Some birds such
as finches, parakeets (
budgerigars) and cockatiels can be fed a high - quality seed mix
as long
as they receive other food items such
as greens and veggies
as well
as a vitamin / mineral / amino acid supplement.
This is also true of
budgerigars, also known
as parakeets, and cockatiels
as well.
An angry or fearful
budgerigar can draw blood just
as easily
as an Amazon parrot.
It should be noted that the two most popular parrots kept
as pets — parakeets (
budgerigars) and cockatiels — do eat a lot of seeds in the wild, unlike most other parrot species, but the variety is much greater.
Canaries,
budgerigars and parrots play equally important roles
as companions; exotic varieties of fish provide relaxing company
as they swim lazily in brightly lit aquaria; and the range of small pets, often for children, includes hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Many bird species, particularly Amazon parrots, African gray parrots,
budgerigars and Quaker parrots, tend to gain weight, especially
as they age.