Breeding Precess and Raising Chicks

Understanding each stage of the breeding process helps ensure the health and success of your budgie family, from mating to fledging.

Mating and Nesting

• Budgie pairs typically begin courtship with mutual preening and feeding.

• The female will lay a clutch of 4 to 6 eggs, usually one every other day.

• Incubation starts after the last egg is laid and lasts about 18 days, primarily by the female.

Egg Care and Hatching

• Keep the nest box clean and undisturbed during incubation.

• The parents will take turns keeping eggs warm and protecting them.

• Eggs hatch over several days; avoid handling chicks during this vulnerable time.

Raising Chicks

• Both parents feed the chicks with a mix of regurgitated food rich in nutrients.

• Chicks grow quickly and begin exploring outside the nest around 3-4 weeks old.

• Monitor chicks for health issues and ensure parents are attentive.

• Fledging occurs between 4 to 6 weeks when chicks start flying and eating independently.

When to Intervene

• Only step in if parents abandon chicks or if health problems arise.

• Consult an avian vet if you notice weak chicks, lack of feeding, or injuries.