Things You'll Need:
- Proper Cage
- Proper Budgie Care Supplies
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Step 1
Know how to age a budgie parakeet. You can tell a young bird from an older one by the black bands, or lack thereof, on the bird's forehead. The more bands or the darker the bands, the younger the budgie parakeet is.
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Step 2
Avoid picking budgie parakeets that may be sitting at the bottom of the cage. This is a sign of ill health.
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Step 3
Check the vent (bum) of the bird. Be certain there is no crusted feces on the vent area.
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Step 4
If you are particular on what sex you wish your new pet to be, check the cere. The cere is the fleshy part just above the beak. A male will have bluish tint and be more raised and rounded whereas a females cere will be white and flatter. This is easier to tell the older the bird becomes.
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Step 5
Talk to the birds and take note of the ones who are paying attention in a fearless way. These will likely be your easier to train (including to teach to talk) budgie parakeets.
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Step 6
Note the brisket (chest). Avoid birds with concave or skinny brisket areas.
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Step 7
Allow the budgies to sit on your finger if possible. In this way you can better judge if you may have a connection with that particular budgie parakeet.














Comments
pics2u said
on 10/31/2009 my budgie was at the bottom of the cage is he sick?
2besure said
on 12/8/2008 This really opened my eyes! I used to have parakeets as a child. I had no idea you needed to look for all these things to make sure they are healthy! It' more than oh mommy, I want that one, he's so cute!
missforty said
on 9/16/2008 Love these tips, parakeets are great pets!