Diet
Species-appropriate pellets or balanced seed mix with safe greens and controlled millet
Birds
Budgies care
Budgies are active, social parrots that need flight space, safe companionship, varied food and daily enrichment.
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Lifespan
5-10 years, sometimes longer with excellent care
Typical costs
GBP 20-GBP 60 per month after setup
Space
Wide flight-focused cage or aviary with safe daily exercise time
Care basics
What to get right first.
Housing
Correct bar spacing, varied natural perches, foraging toys and excellent air quality
Social needs
High. Budgies need social contact from people or compatible birds
Exercise
Daily safe flight or out-of-cage activity where possible
Cleaning
Clean food and water daily; refresh cage base and perches frequently
Handling
Use calm step-up training and never grab unless urgent care requires it.
Common health concerns
- Respiratory disease
- Obesity
- Overgrown beak or nails
- Egg binding
Often misunderstood
- Seed-only diets
- Tiny cages
- Unsafe kitchen fumes
- Mirrors replacing real enrichment
Related information
Care guides
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Budgie cage, diet and daily care basics
A clear starter guide to space, safe air, enrichment, seed limits and everyday welfare checks.
7 min readReviewed 27 July 2026
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