With proper care, budgies can live up to 7 to 15 years. However, many feathered pets die before reaching their fifth birthday. The reason is that very often the owners of parrots do not know how to take care of these birds.
Why budgies live a little
This is due to the commercial approach to birds, which are sold under the label "easy-care" pets. As a result, the birds are simply caged and given seeds at times. For many people, budgerigars do not live up to 5 years.
Due to lack of movement, they become obese. This makes it difficult for the internal organs of pets. And they fail faster than usual. Most overweight parrots have what is called lipoma, a type of tumor that grows between the skin and muscles.
But sometimes well-cared for parrots die at a young age. There are times when birds develop swelling even with proper care. Caring owners turn to veterinarians, and they usually advise to euthanize the bird so that it does not suffer from pain. In some cases, sick parrots can live for another 1.5 years.
Another cause of death of budgerigars is their shoots from the vents. Even if the birds return home, there is always the possibility that they have tasted something poisonous. Then the bird may die from poisoning, perhaps not immediately, but after a couple of months.
How to extend the life of a budgerigar
Budgerigars are native to Australia. In the wild, they live for 5 to 10 years. But at home, with proper care, they can even live up to 17 years.
The only way to prolong the budgie's life is to keep it in shape. A healthy diet, mobility, a minimum of stress, mental exercise, and medical attention if necessary - these are the components of a healthy lifestyle for a feathered pet.
A healthy diet includes seeds or low-fat diet chips, fruits, and vegetables. Some seeds are low in minerals and vitamins, high in fat and calories, so it is important that parrots love vegetables.
To keep the parrots in good shape, it is enough to regularly open the cage door and let them fly around the house.
To avoid stress, you need to correctly position the cell. Place her away from loud noise, and avoid sudden movements when nearby. Peace and quiet at night is especially important. Parrots go to bed in the evening, and the owners like to watch TV or listen to the radio at this time. Consider your pets' daily routine.
You need to communicate with a parrot. In nature, they live in flocks, and communication is vital for them.
Sometimes budgies, like other pets, need medical attention. With this in mind, you can train yourself to save a little money every month for urgent treatment.
The life cycle of budgerigars is not difficult to extend. But this requires some effort on your part.
