I must say over and over again that it’s great to get everyone's opinions on nutrition here. I'm in the process of researching nutrition and considering switching my bird from Harrison's to include more seeds and veggies. I am also planning on getting a new bird in the near future, so I would like to start him/her off right as well.

 

I have been reading that some of you guys feed native plants, such as gum tree and eucalyptus to your budgies. I think it would be great to offer my birds this as well, but my problem is I don't have the luxury of walking outside to "harvest" such plants. However, I know that there are some eucalyptus varieties that are available here in the US however I am unsure if they are the same kind as what you have in Australia. I have found once specialty garden center that claims to carry eucalyptus or Gum Tree...is this the same genus? I know it is a pretty diverse group of plants/shrubs. I have seen the eucalyptus that is used in dried floral arrangements, but I assume that the budgie would not eat this. Which kind will my bird enjoy? Any info would be great!

 

http://linders.com/plants-products/annuals...eucalyptus-ssp/

It would need to be fresh leaves. I know there are a number of Eucalypt varieties that have been used in places in the US (I think near California is one but I could be way off there) They should all be fine but it will need to be a fairly large shrub size before you can use it sustainably to give to your budgies. Maybe a few of the US members might have some suggestions for plants common over there which you can feed...