i was wondering when budgies are getting older, like over 10 years should they be having any extra supplements. i have a older budgie who is going through a moult and it seems to be making him very lethargic. i have brought him into the house and he is eating fine but very quiet.

Older budgies will struggle more with moults, and will feel weather changes more too.

Try giving moulting aid now, in preparation for the major moult in april.

 

There is not a lot extra you need to do with your seniors, except watch them closely and act fast when you see signs of ill health. (which you are already doing )

I have a 12 yr old in my aviary who gets everything other birds have, they may require more levels but essentially i'm sure it's all the same stuff the younger birds have. I don't give him any more or any less

If anything he's more active than my younger birds and always has the best looking boyfriends and lots of budgie bonking (yes he's gay)

Thanks i have moulting aid so i will give him some. Henry is my first budgie i owned so he is very special.i think while he is moulting he will be living in the house so he can get extra attention. We are also having weird weather at the moment where is is 33 degrees one day and then 20 degrees the next, he does not seem to be coping with that either.

I have noticed the same with my birds and the weather at the moment Deb, I'm contemplating installing a heat lamp in a corner of the aviary for these very cold nights

i woke up this morning to finding Henry had died during the night. I have lost my special first budgie.

Sorry to hear about your loss. I know it is upsetting, but at times i think it is better that they pass away then they suffer on for years.

i woke up this morning to finding Henry had died during the night. I have lost my special first budgie.

I am really sorry about Hnery Deb At least he spent his last times inside with you.

Oh, Deb... sorry to hear about Henry. He was obviously a well-loved and cared for friend

I am so sorry

This crazy weather takes its toll on the birds