Abstract: This essay intends to improve readers understanding of the requirements for health of the budgerigar, due to the increasingly concerning issue of the species’ average lifespan. Despite the fact that most budgerigars can be expected to live up to 10-12 years in captivity, the majority of cases see these birds only surviving between 5-10 years. In Germany especially, over half of those kept in captivity are reported not to be reaching even 5 years of age before poor health takes over, and these health issues stem from inadequate knowledge of required conditions and nutrition. It is hoped that the collation and detailed explanation of research information covering all required aspects of budgerigar care will ensure keepers of this species are better informed on their animals’ needs, and ultimately reduce the rate of premature and unnecessary deaths.
Keywords: Budgerigar, Handling, Husbandry and Clinical Conditions.
Title: Handling, Husbandry and Clinical Conditions of the Budgerigar
Author: Elise Robertson
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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