Budgerigars are very popular among adults and children. These are ideal feathered pets. They are unpretentious, obedient, good-looking, do not require special conditions (for example, a daily walk), in addition, they can be taught to speak. Before buying, many are wondering about how to distinguish a female from a male budgerigar. Here you can either rely on the seller’s knowledge (which does not exclude surprises), or try to figure it out yourself.
To begin with, decide what you want from a future pet. If by all means you want to teach him to speak, you should choose a male, they are more susceptible to learning. But the females are more calm, gentle and obedient. It should also be noted that when buying a pair of parrots will be more focused on each other, so the likelihood of learning their speech or drawing their attention to their person is significantly reduced.
So, here is a dozen fun colorful parrots, each of which attracts the attention of the future owner. What are the main differences between a female and a male? First of all, pay attention to the color of the parrots: males are more catchy than females. Take a close look at their wax. Young parrots at the age of 3-4 months have a pink or purple uniform color of the waxworks, which turns blue with time. Females are most often distinguished by a pinkish or pale blue waxwort with a light border. In an adult, mature female, ready for breeding, the wax wax becomes brown.
If you are a little confused and do not understand how to distinguish a female from a male budgerigar, you can study them for a while. To accurately determine the gender, observe the behavior of the parrot. Boys are usually more sociable, determined and mobile.
Having made a choice and having learned how to distinguish a female from a male, a budgerigar should be provided with a suitable place to stay in your house. Of course, a cage is needed. The house for budgies should be quite spacious and as simple as possible. A square or triangular cage 60 to 40 cm per pair of parrots is best suited. New-fashioned and intricate houses for parrots can not only be uncomfortable for your pets, but also cause additional problems when cleaning the cage. Take a closer look at the side walls. If you don’t have a desire to clean feathers, husks and fluff daily throughout the room, you should take a cage with high walls, better transparent, which allows you to observe the bird and maintain cleanliness around.
The most suitable material for the cell would be stainless steel or a polymer coating. Wooden frames can suit your pet's taste, which will lead to deformation of the house, and besides, removing parasites from such material is quite problematic. Do not forget to carry out disinfecting procedures once a month: cover the cage with boiling water (of course, first letting the parrot go for a walk).
Choosing a suitable house for the future tenant, do not forget to purchase food, a drinker, toys, mirrors, etc. Nowadays, there are many accessories that will brighten up the leisure of your wavy friend during your absence. Now you know the answers to the main important questions that may arise when buying a parrot, in particular, how to distinguish a female from a male. The budgerigar should be loved and pampered, be patient with him, then he will delight you every day with his cheerful mood and new successes!