Blue Budgies

The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulates), also referred to as a parakeet or more commonly a budgie, is the most popular pet bird worldwide. This beautiful, small bird originates from the drier regions of Australia. Their natural habitat is dry open plains, wood lots bordering waterways and sparsely wooded grasslands.

People started breeding budgie parakeets in captivity as early as 1850 which makes them some of the first parrots to be successfully bred and fully domesticated. Their natural coloring is mostly green and yellow but breeders have been able to produce a wide variety of colors today. Blue budgies simply lack yellow pigment, yellow budgies lack the blue coloration, and white budgies obviously lack all coloration.

All budgies can learn to mimic human speech if they spend a lot of one on one time with people. Budgies are considered one of the best talking parrots on the market. Males tend to be the better talking parrots and their skills put them up against the African Grey Parrot, the Amazon parrot, the Eclectus Parrot and the Ring-necked Parakeet.

Many people think that budgies are hands off birds that should stay in their cages. This myth is due to the way budgies are usually raised and sold. Many pet stores keep them in large groups and most breeders do not handle the young. These birds never get the chance to socialize with humans and tend to be frightened of them. To cure an old bird of this may be tricky but it’s possible if you buy your birds one at a time. Work with the bird every day by feeding treats by hand until you gain the bird’s trust. Once your bird comes to you and lets you handle him, you can add another budgie if you would like.

Budgies tend to be the best talkers when they are only allowed to socialize with humans and are kept away from other birds. Keep in mind that if you decide to go that route, you will need to spend at least 4 hours a day with your bird to give him the minimal social stimulation he needs.

Budgies have a reputation of being a ‘throw away pet’ or a ‘beginner bird’ for kids. This is, of course, a horrible way to think about any living creature, let alone a creature that is so intelligent, beautiful, and loving as a budgie. These are among the best pets a person could ever have.

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