It may seem like a very strange and odd hobby but breeding parakeets
is actually a very easy, very fun and can be very rewarding as well! It may not be the first thing that comes to your mind if you have just got your first budgie but after a while, you may enjoy the idea of the little "pita patter" (or should that be "flipper flapper"?) of a little budgies feet/wings. Whether you are doing it for fun, breeding show budgies or simply helping stock your local pet store, parakeet breeding is a fun hobby that anyone can do at home and hopefully this guide will get you started!
is actually a very easy, very fun and can be very rewarding as well! It may not be the first thing that comes to your mind if you have just got your first budgie but after a while, you may enjoy the idea of the little "pita patter" (or should that be "flipper flapper"?) of a little budgies feet/wings. Whether you are doing it for fun, breeding show budgies or simply helping stock your local pet store, parakeet breeding is a fun hobby that anyone can do at home and hopefully this guide will get you started!  |
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Parakeet breeding in nature: In the wild parakeets will actually breed at various times during the year. Depending if the budgies are in the north or south of Australia they will breed during June to September in the North and from August to January if they are in the south. It is speculated that this difference in breeding patterns is attributed to the different climates but the real reason remains unknown.
Since Parakeets are "colony nesters" they live quite closely with other parakeets in the wild yet they have their own separate nests. In the wild, a budgie will usually make its nest in a nice isolated area where they can lay their eggs in a sheltered location such as inside a tree or even inside fences if there is room. It is worth noting how parakeets breed in the wild as if you are hoping to do this at home you will need to recreate the romance!
If you want to breed parakeets at home you will need a few supplies:
- Bedding (untreated cedar or wood makes for excellent bedding)
- Breeding Cage
- Nesting Box
The breeding cage: This cage needs to have a lot of exciting things for your parakeet to play with so they don't get bored! Ensure there is a cuttlebone or a mineral block added to the cage to ensure the bird receives enough vitamins and is in peak health condition to enhance the chances of breeding.
The nesting box: This box must be placed near the breeding cage. This is what recreates the nice secluded tree branch in nature and will allow your bird to feel safe enough to lay some eggs.
I strongly encourage you to give parakeet breeding a try at home if you are interested in birds! It is an excellent hobby and it is also very inexpensive! If you are the entrepreneurial type then you can even make a few dollars off your hobby if you sell some parakeet babies to your friends, at local markets or even pet stores!
Timothy Augst has been a budgie (AKA parakeet) enthusiast for some years.
If you are looking for some more information about the parakeet The Parakeet Cage offers further insights on their Parakeet Breeding page.
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