Hi guys,

 

Recently ive decided to revisit my budgie feeding habits to see if I can improve on anything I do currently. If you have any ideas of things I should add/take out, please post! This forum is extremely helpful – and I have found myself mixing up my budgies diets after some of the very informative posts here.

 

Twice a day I feed them a high quality seed mix I purchase in 20kg quantities. I also give them Bok Choy, Thistle, Grass, Celery and a small amount of lettuce (I am going to try other green vegetables – as I want to mix up their diet and try new things)

 

After recently hearing on this forum about giving budgies guinea pig pellet mix – as a additive to their diets – ive taken this into my own feeding habits and now give them limited amounts (normally a handful) twice a week – Monday and Friday usually.

 

Once a month I put red cordial in their water (after hearing about the benefits medically on this forum). I also give them honey stick treats – ones I make from a recipe found here. Also cuttlebone is always available to my birds all year round. Also in regards to water, I also worm my birds with a product mixed into their water – I can’t remember the name of it right now, but I thought I should just mention it

 

I also treat my birds with invermectin – one drop on the back of each bird’s neck – normally do this twice a year (once every 6 months).

 

I am planning to also provide Eucalyptus branches/leaves and Bottle brush branches/leaves (when I find somewhere I can get them from – as we don’t have any at home). I will be sure to wash them before I put them into my cages and to be sure they haven’t been sprayed by any chemicals as well.

 

I think that’s everything covered Would love to hear how I can make it better for my birds

 

Thanks

Lozza

sounds goodto me. isnt ivermectin every 3 months??*waits for experts*

Recent topic on Invermectin...........

 

 

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....ic=26852&hl=

I have found in that post - some do it once and never put it on again, some 2-3 times a year, and i believe once every 3 months also comes up. I personally do it twice a year, but i would do it more than that if i suspect that they require it

Thanks

Lozza

I have found in that post - some do it once and never put it on again, some 2-3 times a year, and i believe once every 3 months also comes up. I personally do it twice a year, but i would do it more than that if i suspect that they require it

Thanks

Lozza

I use spot on ivermectin once for treatment of mites on an affected bird. I see it, I catch it, I treat it.

I ivermectin any incoming birds because they are in my hand and then into a quarantine cage.

Once in the aviary the treatment is every 3 months they get S76 in their water for mites and worms.

 

re the food...you are doing great. I wouldnt feed the celery or lettuce......all water little nutritional value. Try darker leafy veg.

Silverbeet, corn, carrot (grated) and beetroot (grated or finely sliced) are some vegs people on here give their birds...

I might add in some Silverbeet, Spinach, Broccoli and other greens for them to try

Thanks

Lozza

Not broccoli... Chemicals are used on it to keep it fresher... Beware...

As LB suggested ......... and definitely the beetroot

 

and also wedges of lemon and orange

 

Peppermint tree branches

 

Hibiscus branches leaves and flowers.

 

 

 

are you doing any soft food ?

 

 

An easy to prepare soft food for budgies consists of ( quantities in PARTS as I make a large quantity for my budgies )

 

2 parts rolled oats or quick cook porridge oats.

1 part egg and biscuit

1 part dry fine/medium polenta

1/2 part budgie starter

1/2 part budgie seed

3 scoops ( Tablespoons ) powdered whole egg ( optional or substitute )

2 scoops Whey protein ( optional )

1 scoop wheatgerm

calcivet

 

Mix all with water to a porridge consistency and serve.

 

 

Edited April 19, 201015 yr by KAZ