TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Introduction 1
- Chapter Two: Meet Budgerigars 2
- Facts about Budgerigars 3
- Quick Facts 6
- Budgerigars in History 7
- Color Mutations of Budgerigars 8
- Chapter Three: Budgerigar’s Requirements 16
- Pros and Cons of Budgerigars 17
- Budgerigars Behavior with Other Pets 18
- Ease and Cost of Care 19
- Initial Costs 20
- Monthly Costs 23
- Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Budgerigars 26
- Restrictions and Regulations in United States 27
- Permits in Great Britain and Australia 28
- Practical Tips in Buying Budgerigars 29
- How to Find a Budgerigar Breeder 30
- Local Budgerigars Breeders in the United States 31
- Local Budgerigars Breeders in Great Britain 40
- Selecting a Healthy Budgerigar 41
- Chapter Five: Maintenance for Budgerigars 42
- Habitat and Environment 43
- a.) Ideal Cage Size for Budgerigars 43
- b.) Cage Maintenance 44
- Diet and Feeding 51
- a.) Nutritional Needs of Budgerigars 52
- b.) Types of Food 52
- c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 60
- Handling and Training Budgerigars 61
- a.) Trimming Your Budgerigar’s Nails 64
- Basic Budgerigars Breeding Info 69
- The Budgerigar Breeding Process 71
- Hybridization of Budgerigars 73
- Chapter Seven: Keeping Budgerigars Healthy 84
- Common Health Problems 85
- Recommended Tests 100
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 101
- Chapter Eight: Budgerigar Checklist 104
- Basic Information 105
- Cage Set-up Guide 106
- Nutritional Information 107
- Breeding Information 107
- Do’s and Dont’s 108
- Index 118
- Photo Credits 124
- References 128
