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Budgies, which are short for parakeets, are the third most popular pet in the United States, after dogs and cats. They are small and brightly coloured, and their personalities can be very happy and full of life. People who just got their first parakeet often ask if having only one bird will make it lonely…
Nearly every kitten is born with a soft, fluffy coat. Some people who just got a new kitten might be surprised because they were hoping for a sleeker cat. Is a kitten’s fluffy fur always there, or do they lose it when they grow up? Do kittens lose their baby fur? At five months, your…
Everything about how parakeets mate and have babies can be confusing if you don’t know about it or have experience with it. Here’s a guide to parakeet mating and pregnancy that will help you understand how it works and what you should and shouldn’t do. How Do Parakeets Mate? Always pick birds that are completely…
Parakeets make excellent pets. They are small, pretty, and come in a lot of different colors. I wanted to learn more about buying a parakeet because I didn’t know anything about it. Here’s what I found out about buying a parakeet from Petco, one of the best pet stores. 9 Facts to know before buying…
People all over the world keep parakeets, which are also called budgies, as pets. Even though they are small and sensitive to some things, especially certain foods, they are pretty easy to take care of. If you’re thinking about getting a pet bird, you’ve probably asked yourself one of the following questions: What food do…
When raising pet birds, nothing is more important than giving them a safe and comfortable place to live. If you have a nest of eggs or are thinking about breeding Budgies or parakeets, the first thing you need to do is make sure you have everything you need for the eggs to hatch. Budgies, on…
Budgies are great pets, but they can be fragile because they are small and go through many stages of development. A parakeet’s feather count can change when it mutes, gets sick, or is handled roughly. Some feathers are more important than others, but can a budgie fly without them? The answer is yes, but it…
Budgies are smart and sensitive creatures. They form strong bonds with people and other animals and give these relationships a lot of importance. But if your budgie’s behaviour and devotion change after it has gotten used to its new home, it might be because it doesn’t like something. Even small things, like taking away its…
Birds are some of the most entertaining and smart pets you can have. Some birds look very different from each other, but many look very much the same. Birds like parakeets and budgies look the same, whether you know them by both names or just one. It can be hard to tell if they are…
People raise Swedish Yellow Ducks so they can lay eggs. The English name is a bit of a misnomer because they are more buff or yellowish-brown than yellow. Males will weigh between 6.6 and 7.7 pounds (3.0 and 3.5 kg), while females will be between 5.5 and 6.6 pounds (2.5 to 3.0 kg.) They don’t…