How to Ensure your Budgie is healthy?

     Choosing a healthy budgie is important for variety reasons. First and foremost you want a healthy pet.  Second, you want to ensure your budgie does not carry any diseases that could spread to your other birds. Budgies are really good at masking their illnesses and many budgies show signs only when they are extremely ill or near death.   Because of this, you need to know a few things to help minimize the chance of purchasing a sick Budgie.

Here are a few rules to ensure you pick healthy breeders or pet budgies.

• Always make sure all budgies are active.
• The budgie should tighten its feathers when you approach the cage.
• There should be no nasal discharges.
• The vent should be clean.
• The feathers should be in good condition( sleek, shiny, and smooth)
• The feet should be clear of any mites.
• Your parakeet should not show signs of scaly face.  The beak and toes should be clean and smooth; there should be no deformities or growths.
• Purchase parakeets form reputable breeders.  Ensure their facility is clean and their food and water bowls are changed daily.
• If you have any questions about your bird’s history, ask because you can never be too sure.  Ask to check their records as well.  A good breeder keeps track of every bird they breed.

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