What is poisonous to budgies?
There are several poisonous or potentially problematic food items that you should be aware of. The list is headed by obvious ones – tobacco, cane sugar, alcohol and caffeine. Others are less obviously dangerous.
What are the symptoms of lethargy in a budgie?
Unless asleep, not even the most timid of budgies will spend a long time silent and motionless. The first signs of lethargy might be when he shows a lack of interest in the things that usually stimulate him – you, new food, his mate, etc. Sleeping during the day. This could be due to external disturbances during the night.
What kind of disease does an English Budgie have?
Diseases are an unavoidable fact of life that affects us all. The most common diseases for English Budgie are yeast infections. Symptoms to look out for are vomiting, loss of weight, acting lethargic and loose droppings. If you think your budgie is ill then it’s important you seek immediate help from a vet.
Why do budgies avoid attention when they are sick?
Because budgies are prey animals, if they’re sick they instinctively avoid attracting attention. They know that predators will go after birds that are sick or weak.
What should I look for in a English Budgie?
The English budgie is generally a calm and laid-back pet. This comes as a result of being trained for shows and pet exhibitions where a restless bird will be disqualified. So, if a quiet and less noisy bird is what you search for on your quest, English budgies are just your type.
Unless asleep, not even the most timid of budgies will spend a long time silent and motionless. The first signs of lethargy might be when he shows a lack of interest in the things that usually stimulate him – you, new food, his mate, etc. Sleeping during the day. This could be due to external disturbances during the night.
Diseases are an unavoidable fact of life that affects us all. The most common diseases for English Budgie are yeast infections. Symptoms to look out for are vomiting, loss of weight, acting lethargic and loose droppings. If you think your budgie is ill then it’s important you seek immediate help from a vet.
Because budgies are prey animals, if they’re sick they instinctively avoid attracting attention. They know that predators will go after birds that are sick or weak.
What should the temperature be for a sick Budgie?
While budgies are normally fine in ambient temperatures of between 60 and 70 °F (16 and 21 °C), a sick budgie needs a little more warmth. Unless your budgie is running a fever, keep its cage in a small room with a temperature of up to 90 °F (32 °C). [14]
