A heartbroken budgie owner is calling for a noisy firework ban after her pet bird dropped dead on her shoulder - just seconds after a loud bang. Pamela Dungey, 53, from Vale of Glamorgan, had a ...

There is nothing personal about his attitude. You just have an untamed budgie who is being aggressive because he is afraid. Taming is a lengthy, painstaking process involving 15-minute sessions at ...

DEAR DEIDRE: IT might sound silly but I am grieving. I am a man of 62 and live alone. My budgie Roger – my only companion in lockdown – has flown away. Please ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

IF YOU'RE looking for a low-cost, friendly, easy-to-keep pet, small birds like budgies can be a good option. They are surprisingly good companions for humans. Studies have shown that elderly people ...

Q My budgie scratches all the time. We’ve sprayed him with mite spray but his skin still looks red and sore under his feathers. Does he need to see a vet? A Yes, these are signs of skin disease so you ...

ANSWER: There are many reasons why a budgie may stop perching but without examining her it is very difficult to say why. So I advise a trip to your vet for examination and diagnosis. Article continues ...