Budgies usually bite because they are afraid, or because they are trying to exercise their dominance over you. It is best to try to ignore the biting (even if it really hurts!). If that doesn't work, you can try getting your budgie to repeatedly "step up" from finger to finger several times in a row following a bite. When they realize that this is what will happen every time they bite, they may actually stop. If your budgie is scared and biting, it is best to give your budgie some more space.

No! You should never grab your budgie. Imagine what it would be like if a giant hand grabbed you. If you need to capture your budgie, it is best to do so with a cloth so they don't become afraid of your hand when you try taming them. See similar questions...

Despite common belief an all seed diet is not adequate for a budgie. If fed only on seed you may be damaging it's liver and risking illness. A good diet for a budgie is a mix of budgie pellets/crumbles and a good quality seed mix (with as many different seeds as possible). Budgies also require fresh vegetables (spinach, broccoli, corn, carrot, etc) every one to two days as well as constant access to a source of calcium (cuttlebone) and a mineral/iodine block. See similar questions...

Your best protection is dressing properly. Wear long-sleeved shirts and tuck your pants legs inside heavy wool socks or boot tops to protect your ankles. Wear a hat to help protect your face. Avoid wearing dark colors, which tend to attract biting insects. Insect repellents are useful, but use with caution and as directed. Screened tents are essential for a restful sleep when camping outdoors during the mosquito season. Biting insects can transmit serious disease. See similar questions...

Infection with HIV in this way is rare. There have only been a couple of documented cases of HIV transmission resulting from biting. In these particular cases, severe tissue tearing and damage were reported in addition to the presence of blood. REF: HOW AIDS CAN BE TRANSMITTED See similar questions...

This is very difficult to determine as there are many things that can irritate, and individual reactions vary from person to person. Insects may be the problem and there are a large variety that can bite (e.g. fleas, flies, mosquitoes, bird mites, etc) or irritate (various urticating caterpillars). However, humans are typically exposed daily to a huge variety of chemicals and other irritants, and these could be cause of the problem rather than insects or mites. (BACK) See similar questions...

All puppies go through the teething process. Make sure you have plenty of chew toys available for your puppy to chew. When your puppy gets hold of something you don't want him or her to chew, take it away, tell the dog “no,” and always give them something they CAN have to chew. Puppies begin losing their baby teeth around five or six months of age and then start getting their adult teeth. After this process, they should not have the urge to chew on things as much. See similar questions...

Biting in young children usually does not lead to behavior problems at a later age. However, children who persistently bite and show other aggressive behaviors, especially if they are older than age 3, may have other health or emotional issues. These children should be seen by a health professional. See similar questions...

Young puppies regardless of breed play with each other using their mouths, when I put my hands in to play with them they start to bite my hands. As this may be acceptable behavior in the wild it IS NOT acceptable behavior in my world nor should it be in yours. As a puppies jaw muscles become stronger those cute bites will begin to hurt and to puppy/dog will begin greeting everyone with a little bite. Since this is a natural behavior it needs to be stopped immediately. See similar questions...

A.Trout are usually found in the upper part of the St. Croix and the Namekagon. The St. Croix is known for its Smallmouth bass fishing. For more information visit fishing under Things to Do. A license is required. Where the St. Croix River is the Minnesota/Wisconsin state boundary, either state license is valid. Anglers may fish from the river or either shoreline. Q.How do we get to the St. Croix Falls? A. See similar questions...

Biting bugs (sand fleas, mosquitoes, etc.), are very rare in most of the places we visit, particularly during the season we go. In some of the beach areas you will find a few mosquitoes at dusk, but that's it. One of the most pleasant things we find about RVing in Baja! See similar questions...

Depending on their care, health and genetics, budgies typically live from 5 to 8 years. Some budgies may live quite a bit longer (up to age 15) and some may have live a relatively short life (2 to 3 years). Also, English budgies tend not to live as long as Amercian budgies. See similar questions...

Figuring out gender when a budgie is still a baby can be very difficult, but as they get older it becomes much easier. Male budgies have a bluish-colored cere (the fleshy part above the beak). A female will typically have a light tan to brown-colored cere. In addition, females tend to gnaw and chew on things more, and may be slightly more aggressive than their male counterparts. See similar questions...

There are a few things you can look at to tell if you have a young budgie. Under four months of age, a budgie's cere (the fleshy part above the beak) will be smooth and is generally pinkish-purple in colour for males and whitish-blue for females. As well, the budgie will have striping or "barring" on its forehead, and will have a completely black eye (except for lutinos and albinos). At about 3-4 months old, a budgie usually has its first molt, so the forehead begins losing its stripes. See similar questions...

They do this to give their feet a rest. They'll often do this while resting or sleeping. It's perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Budgies often do this when they sleep. As to why they do it, it's so they can rest their neck muscles. See similar questions...

The short answer is there is no difference. But really, a parakeet is any small, slender, long-tailed parrot. The name budgie is more proper and is the correct name. See similar questions...

The minimum cage size for a single budgie is 18"x18"x18". Avoid round cages as these don't provide very much usable space. If you can get a cage with a flat roof as you'll find that you can make better use of the space for hanging toys, perches, etc. See similar questions...

If you are looking for a tame pet then a young male budgie (6-12 weeks old). They seem to be the least temperamental and also seem to make good talkers if worked with from a young age. Having said this, female budgies can and often do make equally good pets. See similar questions...

These are just general things to look for in a sick budgie. If you think you budgie is sick you should consult your vet as soon as possible! - Fluffed feathers - Eyes aren't opened fully - Often sleeping on both feet - Sleeping a lot - There's a change in color/consistancy in the droppings - May not eat a lot, or may eat a lot more than usual (they do this to keep warm). - Limping - Wings are drooped - On the bottom of the cage, often in a corner See similar questions...