Budgie Health Checklists

Use this health checklist to monitor your budgie’s well-being and make sure they’re in top condition. 

Keeping your budgie healthy starts with simple, regular routines. This checklist makes it easy to stay on top of your bird’s care, spot problems early, and give them the best chance at a long, happy life.

You can even print this out or share it in care kits for customers!

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Daily Health Check

Check these every day during feeding and cleaning:

• 🟢 Bright, clear eyes

• 🟢 Clean nostrils (no crust or discharge)

• 🟢 Smooth breathing (no wheezing, clicking, or tail bobbing)

• 🟢 Fluffy, clean feathers (no constant fluffing or patchy areas)

• 🟢 Alert and active behavior

• 🟢 Eating and drinking normally

• 🟢 Normal droppings (firm, dark with a white cap)

• 🟢 Clean vent (no poop stuck to feathers)

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Daily Cage Care

• 🧼 Change cage liner or paper

• 🧼 Wash and refill food & water bowls

• 🧼 Remove uneaten fresh food

• 🧼 Wipe up messes under perches and near bowls

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Weekly Health Habits

• 🪶 Check nails and beak for overgrowth

• 🪶 Check feet for redness, swelling, or pressure sores

• 🪶 Rotate or clean toys to prevent boredom and bacteria

• 🧽 Wash perches and cage bars with bird-safe cleaner

• 🥬 Offer new veggies or safe treats to encourage diet variety

• 🧠 Track any small behavior or eating changes

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Monthly and Seasonal Checks

• ⚖️ Weigh your budgie (if possible) to spot early weight loss

• 🩺 Inspect feathers for mites or bald spots

• 🧼 Deep-clean entire cage and accessories

• 🩻 Book a vet check-up once a year (or more often if breeding/sick)

• 🪹 Check for breeding behavior if you have pairs

• 💧 Watch hydration and room temp during hot months

• 🌬️ Avoid cold drafts and fumes in cooler seasons

🚨 Quick Signs Something’s Wrong

If you notice any of the following, contact an avian vet immediately:

• Fluffed up all day and sitting still

• No eating or drinking for more than 12 hours

• Trouble breathing or tail bobbing

• Bleeding, injury, or broken feather

• Watery or green poop

• Sudden behavior change (very quiet or very aggressive)

🧡 Final Tip

Staying consistent with your health checks builds a routine your budgie will feel safe in — and gives you peace of mind too. A few minutes a day can make all the difference.