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| English: Budgerigars, Melopsittacus undulatus. Three on a perch. The bird on the left is an 'English Budgie', the result of generations of selective breeding by humans for desirable traits including size - whilst the other two birds exhibit the body form (but not plumage colour) of wild Budgerigars and are sometimes known as 'wild-type', or 'American Parakeets' in aviculture. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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| Feral Parrots in San Francisco (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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| Female pet Monk Parakeet (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The parakeet is
synonymous Budgie or Budgerigar. Budgies is a group of birds that originated in
Australia , Asia, Africa
South America and Central America . There are
one hundred and twenty different species of parakeets.
Parakeets belong to a larger family of birds that Parrots
also belong. The difference between Parakeets and Parrots is they have more
diminutive bodies and medium to long tapered tail wings. Parakeets are social
birds in the wild. They enjoy the company of humans and other birds in
captivity.
Parakeets have peaks that have a unique hook that allows them
to easily access seeds and fruit that makes up the majority of their natural
diet. Parakettes are easier to sex than other birds because the cere at the top
of their beak has coloration that can be used to determine with ones are male
and female.
Most parakeets have cheerful disposition and make
wonderful pets ,especially if handled early. There are many different types you
can choose from for pet birds. The Budgie parakeet is from Australia
Central and South America are home to the Quaker Parakeet
that is becoming very popular in the U.S.
Pet stores, private breeders, commercial centers of the
bird or bird shows can some of the best place to obtain a parakeet. Still
before you select a bird you need to try to get some idea about the health and
quality of the parakeet. Below is a list of things you should look for when
selecting your new Parakeet.
1. Good appetite.
2. Vertical position.
3. Active movement.
4. A clean cere (the area above the beak that covers the
windows of the nose of the birds).
5. Bright eyes.
6. Clean legs and rear section
7. Feathers that lay flat.
When you bring home the Parakeet, own other birds you may
want to quarantine your new bird for a month. Remember to wash your hands
between the feeding of the different birds. This is all to make sure you are
not bring home any new diseases from the birds at the store you purchase your
new parakeet from.
When you buy your parakeet you will need the following
essentials.
1. A cage.
2. Two small bowls for water and seed
3. Perches of various sizes. Several perches; of various
diameters and materials.
4. A brush to clean the cage and perches.
5. Quality of fresh seed mixture.
6. a spray of millet!
7. Supplements the breeder or store owner recommended for
your bird.
8. A variety of parakeet safe toys
9. A towel or a sheet to cover the cage.
Parakeet cages
The Parakeets, an, require appropriate cage. The ideal
cage fashioned for small birds, with narrow gaps between the bars of the cage.
Get the largest cage you can .. Your bird should have enough space to their
wings completely. The cage should have a swing, and at least small two perches.
You should keep a cuttle bone in the cage so you bird can keep its beak in
shape. The right cage has a bottom drawer of so it is easier to keep the floor
clean. Place newspapers or paper bird down at the bottom catch the bird
dripping..A cage floor between the floor and your parakeet will keep it much
cleaner.
Parakeet Feeding
Parakeets need daily fresh food and water. Buy a good mix
of seeds fashioned for parakeets. You should use vitamin drops if you have been
advised too and bird gravel to help with digestion. Parakeets are susceptible
to a variety of health issues. A major one is diarrhea. To avoid diarrhea do
not give your bird people foods. Even lettuces can cause your bird to become
ill. If you bird does develop diarrhea due to diet change call the vet for anti
-diarrheal medicine made for parakeets'.
You will want to get a book about all the details of how
to care for your new parakeet. Most of it you will find is common sense and
easy to do. Parakeets can make wonderful pets for children over 10 who
understand how delicate a bird can be. Parakeets are ideal for apartments and
other living spaces where having pets like cats and dogs is impractical. They
may not play fetch but they can learn tricks and are more social than fish.
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