Budgerigar As Pet

Budgerigar As Pet
Author: Albert Melan
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-12
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ISBN:

The budgerigar, often known as the parakeet, is one of the tiniest kinds of parrot that is widely kept as a pet. They are also one of the most popular birds kept as pets all over the globe, and one of the reasons for this is that they are quite inexpensive. These little parrots are very sociable and straightforward to domesticate. The beginning and the history The budgie and many other species of parakeets originated in Australia, where they may still be seen roaming the plains in large groups. These wild species, on the other hand, come in at a somewhat reduced size in comparison to the birds that are often available for purchase at pet shops. These birds have been bred in captivity for many years. Around the year 1840, the English scientist John Gould brought the budgie to Europe. Once there, the budgie immediately became a popular choice for keeping as a pet. By 1894, Australia had instituted a restriction on the export of budgies, which led to a flourishing breeding industry in Europe. The bird finally arrived in the United States around the year 1920, but it didn't start gaining widespread popularity until the 1950s. The American budgie, sometimes known as the parakeet, and the English budgie are the two varieties of budgies that are most commonly seen in the pet trade. The American variety is the one that can be found in pet shops the most often, whilst the bigger English budgie is the one that is most frequently seen at expositions and exhibits.

Budgie Care

Budgie Care
Author: Pet Care Professionals
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2016-08-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781537005829

Budgie Care: The Complete Guide to Caring for and Keeping Budgies as Pets Here at Pet Care Professionals we are passionate about pet care. As a brand we have a strong idea of what makes up a good pet care book. We consult with multiple experts in each animals field to allow us to create a book filled with cumulative opinions and best practices. The experts we consult range from veterinarians to every day pet keepers who have had years of experience caring for the specific animal each book is on. Our aim, and mission, is to produce the best possible pet care books that are a great value for money. The budgerigar (scientifically known as the 'Melopaittacus undulatus') is a species of parrot that is characterised by its small body, long tail and seed based diet. Budgerigars are also commonly known as budgies, parakeets and shell parakeets. The species originates throughout the drier regions of Australia but has become a very popular house hold pet in recent years. The budgerigar has survived the harsh, dry and hot conditions of Australia for the last 5 million years! In the wild the budgies colouring is primarily green and yellow with black scalloped markings on their nape, wings and back. However due to their popularity as pets the budgie has been selectively bred to have colourings of whites, blues, greys and oranges. Budgies are popular pets due to their interesting colour morphs, their ability to mimic human voices, their wide availability, their small size and their relatively low price. Tags: budgie, budgie care, budgie pet, budgie pet care, parakeet, parakeet pet care, parakeet pet, parakeet care, shell parakeet, shell parakeet care, shell parakeet pet, shell parakeet pet care, budgerigar, budgerigar pet, budgerigar care, budgerigar pet care, budgie training, budgerigar training, mimicry, budgie mimicry, how to teach your budgie to talk, budgie talk, parrot, parrot care, parrot pet, parrot pet care,

Flight of the Budgerigar

Flight of the Budgerigar
Author: Penny Olsen
Publisher:
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Release: 2021-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780642279606

The Budgerigar is arguably Australia's best-known bird. At the same time, it is so ubiquitous that not everyone knows that it is Australian. Nor do many realise that the multicoloured bird that comes to mind--not to mention today's super-sized, extravagantly coiffed show budgie--is as different from the free-living original as a chihuahua from a wolf. Far from the cosy domestic lives our pet budgies live today, the native budgerigar has lived millennia of boom-bust cycles in the arid inland of Australia. Life was often short; if they were not fodder for predators, they starved or had to struggle their way to districts closer to the coast. For the Warlpiri and their Arrernte neighbours around Alice Springs, the Budgerigar (in its ancestral form) was a totem animal, featuring in art, ceremonies, songlines and legends. Since 1840, when ornithologist John Gould took living specimens to London, this little parrot has been on a remarkable journey. The Budgerigar was Australia's first mass export; its story includes British queens and nobles, Japanese princes and Hollywood stars. It has won the hearts of British spies and world leaders, including Churchill, Stalin and Kennedy. Taking the reader from the Dreamtime to the colonial live bird trade, the competitive culture of the showroom and today's thriving wild flocks, Flight of the Budgerigar is the authoritative history of the Budgerigar, written by respected ornithologist Dr Penny Olsen, and lavishly illustrated in full colour.

Budgerigars Or Parakeet as Pets

Budgerigars Or Parakeet as Pets
Author: Lolly Brown
Publisher: Nrb Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2016-09-24
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781941070772

Budgerigars or Parakeets have been around long before humans! These birds ancestors' stretched back for millennia and had been kept as pets since the 1800's! Budgerigar parrots were admired by bird enthusiasts because of their outgoing personalities and vibrant appearance. Many pet owners believe that with "budgies" there's a lot more than meets the eye! They're great longtime companions, and for that you need some guidance on how to take care of them, raise them and possibly learn how to be like them as well as teach them to be like you! Fortunately, this ultimate guide will teach you on how to be the best Budgerigar owner you can be! Inside this book, you will find tons of helpful information about Budgerigar - their different species, how they live, how to deal with them and realize the great benefits of owning one! Parakeet or Budgerigar Facts & Information, where to buy, health, diet, lifespan, types, breeding, fun facts and more!

Budgerigar

Budgerigar
Author: Sarah Harris
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1760873810

Budgies, budgies, budgies. Beautiful and cheeky, delightful and enchanting, wild or tamed budgerigars are Australia's gift to the bird world. They sing and dance, and yawn as contagiously as humans. They are masters of mimicry. They grasp simple grammar, can count to six and have memories that belie their size. They've been coveted by royals and been companions to the great and famous as well as grannies in suburban kitchens around the world. They've been painted by masters, rendered in the finest porcelain and graced fashionable hats and earrings of the highest order. Their image has been used to sell whisky, stamps and laundry detergent and everything in between. Surprising, charming and occasionally alarming, Budgerigar is the book that at last opens the cage door on the incredible story of the little bird that grew.

Parakeets For Dummies

Parakeets For Dummies
Author: Nikki Moustaki
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-07-07
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1119755247

Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgie There are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets For Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have. You'll also discover the best way to groom and train your parakeet and learn how to teach it to talk. And when your feathered friend appears to be under the weather, you can turn to this book to identify the symptoms of illness and know what to look for when choosing a vet for your pet. Discover whether a parakeet is a good fit for your family, including any existing birds and other pets Construct a comfortable enclosure and prep your home so your bird can play safely Protect your parakeet from common dangers and avoidable illnesses Feed your parakeet a healthy and varied diet to ensure a long and healthy life This helpful handbook contains the latest tips and tools for parakeet care so your new family member will feel right at home right away.

Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine

Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine
Author: Marie Kubiak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2020-08-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111938995X

Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

Parakeet Care

Parakeet Care
Author: Nikki Moustaki
Publisher: TFH Publications
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2004
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780793810192

Everything you need to know about caring for parakeets as pets