TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter One: Introduction 1
  • Chapter Two: Meet Budgerigars 2
  • Facts about Budgerigars 3
  • Quick Facts 6
  • Budgerigars in History 7
  • Color Mutations of Budgerigars 8
  • Chapter Three: Budgerigar’s Requirements 16
  • Pros and Cons of Budgerigars 17
  • Budgerigars Behavior with Other Pets 18
  • Ease and Cost of Care 19
  • Initial Costs 20
  • Monthly Costs 23
  • Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Budgerigars 26
  • Restrictions and Regulations in United States 27
  • Permits in Great Britain and Australia 28
  • Practical Tips in Buying Budgerigars 29
  • How to Find a Budgerigar Breeder 30
  • Local Budgerigars Breeders in the United States 31
  • Local Budgerigars Breeders in Great Britain 40
  • Selecting a Healthy Budgerigar 41
  • Chapter Five: Maintenance for Budgerigars 42
  • Habitat and Environment 43
  • a.) Ideal Cage Size for Budgerigars 43
  • b.) Cage Maintenance 44
  • Diet and Feeding 51
  • a.) Nutritional Needs of Budgerigars 52
  • b.) Types of Food 52
  • c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 60
  • Handling and Training Budgerigars 61
  • a.) Trimming Your Budgerigar’s Nails 64
  • Basic Budgerigars Breeding Info 69
  • The Budgerigar Breeding Process 71
  • Hybridization of Budgerigars 73
  • Chapter Seven: Keeping Budgerigars Healthy 84
  • Common Health Problems 85
  • Recommended Tests 100
  • Signs of Possible Illnesses 101
  • Chapter Eight: Budgerigar Checklist 104
  • Basic Information 105
  • Cage Set-up Guide 106
  • Nutritional Information 107
  • Breeding Information 107
  • Do’s and Dont’s 108
  • Index 118
  • Photo Credits 124
  • References 128

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