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Bringing A Budgie HomeYou have just bought the most adorable budgie from the pet store. Now you’re going to bring him home and get him settled in. But how do you keep him safe and happy on the journey? Firstly the pet store should provide you with a cardboard bird carrier. This is fine for your budgie. He probably feels snug and safe in the little box, and as long as the air holes aren’t blocked he’s as happy as a bird in a box. On the way home you should hold the box in your hands if possible. That way you can give your budgie a smooth ride, and protect him from getting jostled and bumped by the crowds. If the weather outside is cold then it is a good idea to loosely wrap a jumper or coat around the box to keep your budgie warm. Sharp temperature changes are bad for his health. It is not a good idea to put the box in a plastic bag or similar container, as your budgie can suffocate if the air holes get covered. Also, it can make for a bumpy ride. Got all that? Then it’s time to go home and... Settle Him InHopefully you already have the budgie’s cage at home, all set up in a good spot. But if you just bought it at the pet store, then that’s what you need to do now. Okay, all done? The transferring your budgie to his cage is the next part. To do that, just open the cage door, place the open box up against the door with no gaps where your budgie can escape, and wait. Often budgies will hop out of the box and into the cage without any encouragement. If your budgie is a little too attached to his box, then tilt the box up gently until he starts sliding down. Once your budgie is in his cage, don’t be surprised if he mopes around on the floor for a while. He has just been put into a strange home without his usual surroundings, so it will take him a little while to adjust. After a while he should start exploring his new home. He’ll have a look around the cage, maybe have a bite to eat and generally get his bearings. As much as you want to play with your new pet and get up close and watch him, you need to give your budgie some space. Talking to him softly is fine, it’s comforting. But lots of movement and noise around the cage, or a giant face up against the bars can scare him. And you don’t want your budgie’s first experience in his new home to be one of fright. So there you have it. A new member of the family settled in and hopefully happy. Welcome to the wonderful world of budgies. New Budgies Budgies, Budgerigars Information |