An Aviary Filled With Life, Colour And Fun

In the first of a three-part series on colony budgerigars, LES RANCE discusses how he came to buy a small flock of these small parakeets, and how swiftly they settled down to breeding.

- Les Rance

BUDGERIGARS

BUDGERIGARS have for many years been a very popular bird to keep and, because they are easy to manage, they are ideal for a beginner.

With so many different colours available, they appeal to a wide range of birdkeepers and pet owners who find budgerigars to be great companions, especially if they are not able to keep larger parrot species due to space restrictions.

At eight weeks old, baby budgerigars are feeding themselves and, at this age, they are easy to train, especially if you only have one bird. This is because they are keen to join a “family” and bond with a human. They have that wonderful balance of a playful inquisitive personality and good intelligence, and for a small bird their talking ability is well known.

In a colony they will come to the front of an aviary to greet you when you approach – they seem genuinely pleased to welcome you and show great interest. This is very pleasing for any owner and it will give you great pleasure to interact with your birds.