Can you discipline a budgie?
While you may think of discipline as scolding or harsh retaliation, parakeets don’t see it the same way. A parakeet can’t make the logical connection between his misbehavior and your stern reaction. Instead, take a tempered, calm approach to discipline your bird and train him to behave.
Why does my budgie keep pecking me?
If your budgie is pecking you often, it may not be that he’s temperamental or angry. He’s probably just trying to defend himself, unaware that you have the best of intentions. Budgies rarely attack unprovoked, and there are several reasons your pet might be agitated enough to bite.
Where do you find the cere on a budgie?
The cere is a fleshy covering which is located directly above its beak. The budgie’s nostrils are found on the cere (they look like two in-depth holes) making the cere easy to find. While most budgie’s beaks are a yellowish color, the cere is a certain color depending on the bird’s sex. 2
How can I tell if my Budgie is a male Budgie?
Identify a male budgie. Most male budgies in the breeding mood have a bright or royal blue cere. Sometimes, the vibrant color can appear purple-blue. This color will lighten when the budgie is not in the breeding mood. If you’ve identified your budgie as male and notice his cere turn brown, he may have a medical condition.
Why does a budgie’s cere change from male to female?
In addition to changes in color based on breeding mood, a budgie’s cere may change for a number of other reasons. Female budgies may have hormonal imbalances that display a light blue cere for a long time or their environment may not be suitable for breeding. Some budgies have genetic mutations that show color differently in males.
Is it normal for a Budgie to poke you with its beak?
It is important to realize that it is completely normal for your budgie to “beak” you, which is similar to a bite, but is, in reality, more so a poke with its beak. Many people who have birds as pets confuse this with a bite, but the good news is, this is completely normal behavior for any bird.
How can you tell if a budgie is unwell?
A budgie that is unwell will often have its tail bobbing in time with its breathing when it is having breathing difficulties. If your budgie shows symptoms of illness it pays to get veterinary advise soon.
Why does my Budgie have its tail bobbing?
Symptoms of Illness. If it is panting, breathing faster than usual or even less than usual then it is a sign of problems. A budgie that is unwell will often have its tail bobbing in time with its breathing when it is having breathing difficulties.
How old does a budgie have to be to know its sex?
If your budgie is less than 4 months old, it will have immature colors respective to their sex. Before this time, the colored area that shows sex will be pink or purple on a male and white or pale blue on a female.
In addition to changes in color based on breeding mood, a budgie’s cere may change for a number of other reasons. Female budgies may have hormonal imbalances that display a light blue cere for a long time or their environment may not be suitable for breeding. Some budgies have genetic mutations that show color differently in males.
