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Discovering the Hobby I, “Two from the Show”

Discovering the Hobby I “Two From the Show” by Greer Sucke This is especially for our new members, beginners, and novices, now that the show season is close at hand. I hope…

What’s Killing Our Budgies

Home | Upcoming Events | Shows | Pictures | Tips & Tricks | Membership | Contact | Q & A | Links What’s Killing Our Budgies (Mortality of Exhibition Budgies) by Norman…

Too Many or Too Few – a Common Misconception

Too Many Chicksor Too Few– a Misconception – by Marcia Halbert    There is a common misconception with regard to allowing budgie parents to raise only one chick, for whatever reason, per…

Things We Feed Our Budgies

The Problem of Opalescence

The Problem of Opalescence by Walter Hotkowski    The common wisdom surrounding opalescence is that it is a problem evident in Normal color budgerigars that has apparently crept in from the breeding…

Safe & Unsafe

  Safe & Unsafe for The Health of Your Birds   Don’t take chances with the health of your bird! Don’t expose your bird to any plant, tree, shrub or household substance…

Of Spangles and Feather Dusters

Of Spangles&Feather Dusters by Marcia Halbert Introduction There are a number of different mutations of budgies that are not often seen, such as Spangles, Feather Dusters and Half-Siders. A brief description of…

Nervine Herbs

Kelp – Nourishment for the Glands

Kelp Nourishment for the Glands by Joyce D’Accardi Identification Kelp is a common seaweed and comes in many shapes and sizes. Some grow as much as 2 feet a day. The kelp…

Going Away; Finding and Working with a Bird Sitter

Going Away Finding and Working With a Bird Sitter by Greer Sucke We love our budgies and are in the aviary all the time, but now and then we have to leave…

Genetics Test

Test Your Knowledge of Genetics   1)      Can a recessive pied be bred from a pair of dominant pieds?   2)    Can a dominant pied be bred from a pair of recessive…

Discovering the Hobby II, “Ms. Inspiration”

Discovering the Hobby II “Ms. Inspiration” by Greer Sucke I think our birds do better at shows when they have a good time getting there. Budgies that chirp away in the car…

ABS Standard

ABS Standard of Perfection for Ideal Budgie   See also Ideal Budgie and Show Faults CONDITION: The term “condition” applies to physical condition, health, cleanliness, full plumage, and training. Any bird not in…

Caring for Your Parakeet (budgerigar)

Caring for Your Pet Parakeet (Budgerigar) Cage The cage you select will probably be your pet’s home for its entire life. Select a cage that provides room to fly for exercise. The…

Budgies Love Carrots

Bringing Home Your Baby Parakeet

Bringing HomeYour Baby Parakeet by Joyce D’Accardi First Few Days When you first bring your bird home, don’t expect much. He’ll usually sit at the bottom of the cage for a day…

Breeding Chart

Breeding Chart Dec 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Dec Dec 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28…

Alternative Breeding Techniques

Alternative Breeding Techniques by Jim & Marcia HalbertFeb. 1996 Cheep Talk   As a breeder and exhibitor of rares as well as the standard varieties, I never seem to really have a…

Budgie Socialization in the Nestbox

Budgie Socialization in the Nestbox by Walter Hotkowski The best time to begin socialization The primary socialization tools are trust-building and reward. Budgies are open to building trust when they are most…

Budgie Socialization

Budgie Socialization by Walter Hotkowski Starting the Socialization Process My method for socializing Budgies begins with the following assumptions: The Budgie is an aware being. It will process its experiences and build…

Budgie Primer

Budgie Primer     Budgies, short for budgerigars and commonly referred to as parakeets, are undoubtedly the best known of all the world’s parrots. Great numbers of these little birds are kept as…

BAA Schedule of Classes

Classification Priority 1. Crest 2. Spangle (including double factor) 3. Dominate Pied 4. Recessive Pied 5. Yellow Face 6. Any Other Color Note: YF=Yellow Face; DF=Dark Factor

BAA Pictorial Ideal 2002

An Effective Treatment Regimen for Budgies Suffering From Avian Gastric Yeast (megabacteria)

An Effective Treatment Regimen for Budgies Suffering From AGY (Megabacteria) Disease by Norman Webster Disclaimer: I take absolutely NO responsibility for any unfortunate consequences that occur as a result of treating your…