Posted September 17, 201410 yr Hello all. I have 1 male and 1 female budgie. This wasn't what we planned, we thought we were getting 2 males, but all good. Anyway, they are about 9 months old and I know breeding could happen but I really don't know what to do if eggs appear. We aren't aiming to breed them but I guess I should be prepared! Thanks!
September 17, 201410 yr No need to worry about breeding as long as you don't add a breeding box. The birds may participate in recreational mating and may lay a egg off there perch but you can just remove the egg from the cage so they don't nest.
September 21, 201410 yr Budgielov3r is right. You don't have to allow them to breed. If you aren't really keen on the idea, then they are better off if you do what you can to discourage breeding, and throw away any eggs you find. (It will take less toll on their bodies, and it will minimize the number of birds you either own or have to sell.) Welcome to the forum. If you decide you do want to know more about breeding and what it entails, you have come to the right place. Our FAQs page has several articles on breeding and also general budgie care and information. There are also several pinned topics in each area of the forum that contain useful information. You can do a wealth of reading here, and decide just how big or little you want your involvement with budgie to become. Have fun!
