List of some healthy homemade foods for budgerigars

Here is a list of some healthy homemade foods for budgerigars:

Healthy homemade foods for budgerigars:

Vegetables:

Spinach, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, lettuce (romaine), cabbage-Wash well and chop. Drain excess water.

Fruits:

Apples (without seeds), bananas, pears, berries (strawberries, blueberries), grapes-Do not give too much fruit, give it in moderation, because fruits are high in sugar.

Seeds and grains:

Budgerigar mixed seeds (millet, sunflower seeds), oats-Give a healthy seed mix, but in moderation.

Protein:

Boiled egg whites (in small quantities), boiled peas-You can give protein occasionally, especially during feather shedding.

Root vegetables:

Beets, sweet potatoes (boiled)-Cut into small pieces.

Fresh herbs:

Coriander, mint, cilantro-Wash well to remove any pesticides.

Water:

Always have a supply of clean, filtered water-Change the water daily.

Some foods that are forbidden for budgerigars:

1. Avocado: Toxic
2. Chocolate: Seriously harmful
3. Caffeine (tea, coffee): May increase heart rate
4. Onions, garlic: May cause blood problems
5. Salty or spicy foods: Causes digestive problems

Some additional care tips:

• Start with small amounts of all foods: Do not introduce new foods all at once. Introduce them gradually.
• Feed less heavy foods: Budgerigars have small bodies, so feeding them too much of heavy foods (such as grains) can make them fat.
• Be patient with new food: Budgerigars are skeptical of new foods at first, so give them time.
• You can hang fresh vegetables in the cage: they like to eat as a game.

One week budgerigar food routine

Here is a healthy food routine for a budgerigar bird for one week:

7 day budgerigar food routine

Day: Breakfast-Afternoon-Tips

1. Monday: Budgerigar seed mix + clean water-Spinach (washed well)-Hang the vegetables in the cage
2. Tuesday: Oats + small pieces of banana-Broccoli-Give vegetables in small pieces
3. Wednesday: Sunflower seeds (a little) + Apple (without seeds)-Coriander leaves-Do not give too much fruit
4. Thursday: Budgerigar seed mix + clean water-Grated carrots-Give carrots raw
5. Friday: Boiled egg whites (small pieces) + Some peas-Lettuce (Romaine)-Eggs once a week are enough
6. Saturday: Oats + Pear pieces-Cabbage (Boiled/Raw)-Do not give too much cabbage
7. Sunday: Budgerigar Seed Mix + Strawberries (1-2)-Give beetroot in very small amounts

Additional tips:

Keep clean water available every day.

Give fruit 1-2 days a week, but avoid fruits with high sugar content.

Wash all foods thoroughly before feeding.

Introduce new foods gradually.

Hang fresh food in the cage so that the bird eats it as a game.

Do not let seed food be the only food for the bird — balance it with vegetables and fruits.

Keep the cage clean.