Budgie Care Checklist

A quick checklist to help you make sure you're covering all your budgie's needs, from diet and habitat to health and social interaction. 

Taking care of a budgie isn’t hard — but it does take love, routine, and the right setup. Whether you’re getting your first budgie or just want to make sure you’re doing everything right, this BudgieBliss Care Checklist covers all the daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that help your budgie live their best life.

Let’s make budgie care easy and enjoyable — for both of you!

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🗓️ DAILY CARE

These are the everyday essentials to keep your budgie healthy and happy:

☑️ Fresh food (seed/pellets and some fresh veg)

☑️ Clean, cool water (change every day!)

☑️ Spot clean cage floor (remove droppings/leftovers)

☑️ Remove old fruits and veggies

☑️ Check food and water bowls for spills or poop

☑️ Give them attention and talking time

☑️ Let them out for free flight time (if safe)

☑️ Offer toys, shredding paper, or foraging activity

☑️ Check for signs of illness or stress (fluffed up, quiet, weird poop)

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📅 WEEKLY CARE

Once or twice a week, do a little extra cleaning and enrichment:

☑️ Replace cage liner or newspaper

☑️ Wash food and water bowls with warm soapy water

☑️ Clean perches and wipe toys

☑️ Rotate toys to keep things fresh

☑️ Offer a bath or misting

☑️ Check nails, beak, and feather condition

☑️ Change up the cage layout a bit (budgies love change!)

☑️ Hand-feed treats or train for bonding

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🗓️ MONTHLY CARE

A deeper clean and check-in once a month helps prevent long-term issues:

☑️ Deep clean entire cage (tray, bars, corners, grates)

☑️ Soak and scrub perches and toys

☑️ Clean and sanitize bird bath

☑️ Restock supplies: seed, pellets, toys, paper

☑️ Check expiry dates on food and treats

☑️ Review their behavior, weight, and mood — any changes?

☑️ Clean outside of cage and nearby area

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🛍️ SUPPLY CHECKLIST

Make sure you have these supplies ready at home:

✅ Large safe cage

✅ Natural wooden or rope perches

✅ Food and water bowls

✅ Quality budgie seed or pellets

✅ Fresh vegetables and fruit

✅ Cuttlebone or mineral block

✅ Toys (swings, bells, shredders, foraging)

✅ Bird-safe cage liner (newspaper or paper towel)

✅ Cage cover or night light (optional)

✅ Bath dish or mist bottle

✅ First-aid items (like styptic powder)

✅ Travel carrier (for vet visits or pickups)

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🧡 WELLNESS & SOCIAL

Budgies are emotional, smart birds. Here’s how to keep them mentally and emotionally well:

☑️ Talk to your budgie often — even if they don’t talk back!

☑️ Let them explore safely out of the cage

☑️ Offer daily playtime or bonding time

☑️ Play music or nature sounds when you’re away

☑️ Keep their environment peaceful, but not boring

☑️ Get them a buddy (if you can handle two!)

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🩺 HEALTH MONITORING

Watch your budgie for these signs that something might be wrong:

🚫 Fluffed up all day

🚫 Sleeping too much or hiding

🚫 Not eating or drinking

🚫 Strange droppings (watery, discolored, smelly)

🚫 Bald spots or over-preening

🚫 Discharge from nose or eyes

🚫 Breathing fast or tail bobbing

🚫 Changes in voice or chirping

🩺 If you see any of these signs, contact an avian vet right away.

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🎉 BudgieBliss Tip:

Budgie care isn’t just a chore — it’s a way to bond, learn, and grow with your bird. The more time you spend with your budgie, the more their personality shines through!