What are the good and bads of having a pet budgie Should you get one or two What else should you know before buying a budgie?

1. Is it better to have 1 budgie or 2?
2. Why you should not get a budgie?
3. Is it bad to pet a budgie?
4. Do budgies bite?
5. Are budgies good pets for 11 year olds?
6. Are budgies good pets for beginners?
7. Are budgies hard to look after?
8. How much do budgies cost?
9. Are budgies loud?
10. Is it OK to kiss your budgie?
11. Do budgies like to cuddle?

Is it better to have 1 budgie or 2?

Keeping Budgies in Pairs

A pair of budgies will, generally, be happier than a single budgie. They are sociable birds, and in the wild they live in large flocks. Two birds, and a couple of mirrors, will recreate the contact and noise of a flock (albeit a very small one).

Why you should not get a budgie?

Parakeets need wingspan space and a tall, narrow bird cage may turn out to be a waste of money. Most birds, including parakeets, feel safer when they are perched higher, so if you buy a very tall cage, your “budgie” will most likely stay at the top of the cage, wasting all the space at the bottom.

Is it bad to pet a budgie?

Some birds, such as parrots, budgies, and parakeets are more likely to allow touching than others. But even within bird species, there are different personalities. You can do a little bit of training to get your bird more comfortable with the idea of petting.

Do budgies bite?

Budgies are social birds and this means that biting usually happens out of anxiety and fear. But, budgies may also bite when they are irritated and tired, as well as even through boredom. ... Make sure that your budgie is comfortable in your presence before trying new things.

Are budgies good pets for 11 year olds?

The budgerigar, or budgie, makes a great pet for older children. A younger child may accidentally injure the bird if he or she is not gentle. The budgie's cage can fit in the kid's bedroom. It can be a great best friend if the child takes the time to tame it and interact with it.

Are budgies good pets for beginners?

Budgies are gentle and docile birds. They are also very easy to tame, especially if acquired at a young age. Pairs of birds make good company for each other, but when in living pairs and entertaining one another, they may not bond as well with their owners or mimic speech as fluently.

Are budgies hard to look after?

Budgies are small colourful birds that are relatively easy to look after. They are the most widely domesticated bird in the world, and for good reason- budgies make a fantastic pet for old and young alike.

How much do budgies cost?

Buying A Budgie

Fortunately, the average cost for a budgie is about $10 to $35, though the cost may be higher depending where you purchase your bird. The easiest place to find budgies is often at the local pet store, particularly larger pet store chains.

Are budgies loud?

No! For a parrot, they are not loud. In fact, they're considered one of the quietest pet birds.

Is it OK to kiss your budgie?

Do you love your bird? That's good but you shouldn't get carried away with your affection. For instance, kissing your bird is not healthy and one reason for this is the disease Psittacosis. Psittacosis is a zoonosis, a disease which can be spread from animals (birds in this case) to humans.

Do budgies like to cuddle?

YES. Parakeets are cuddly pets that like to be held. ... Pet budgies like to interact with people they recognize and trust, particularly their owners, and one of the best ways to interact with your pet bird is to hold them gently in your hands.