Why don’t budgies breed? ——Cause analysis and solutions
Budgies (budgies) are beloved by pet lovers for their bright feathers and lively personalities, but many keepers find that their budgies are slow to reproduce. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the common reasons why budgies do not reproduce and provide solutions.
1. Common reasons why budgies do not breed
According to feedback from breeders and expert advice, budgies not reproducing may be caused by the following factors:
| Reason Category | Specific performance | degree of influence |
|---|---|---|
| environmental factors | The cage is too small, there is insufficient light, and the temperature and humidity are not suitable | high |
| dietary problems | Unbalanced nutrition and lack of special feed for the breeding period | in |
| health problems | Parasites, chronic illness, or excessive stress | high |
| pairing issues | Wrong gender judgment and inconsistent personality | in |
| reproductive age | Not sexually mature or too old | low |
2. Solutions and feeding suggestions
1.Optimize the feeding environment
Breeding budgerigars require a quiet, spacious and well-lit environment. It is recommended that the cage size be at least 60cm × 40cm × 40cm, and a breeding box should be placed. The temperature is maintained at 20-25°C and the humidity is controlled at 50%-70%.
2.Adjust diet structure
During the breeding period, high-protein and high-calcium foods, such as eggs, millet, fresh vegetables and special breeding feed, need to be provided. The following are recommended recipes:
| food type | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Egg millet | 3 times a week | protein supplement |
| fresh fruits and vegetables | daily | Carrots, apples, etc. |
| cuttlebone | Long term placement | Calcium supplement |
3.Health Checkup and Stress Reduction
Regularly check the condition of parrot feces and feathers, and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities are found. Avoid frequent interruptions or changes of environment and provide toys to reduce stress.
4.Correct pairing and age confirmation
Confirm gender through DNA testing and select healthy individuals aged 1-4 years old for matching. If it doesn't work for a long time, you can try changing partners.
3. Recent hotly discussed cases
According to recent discussions on bird raising forums, the following two cases are the most representative:
| Case | Problem description | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Case 1 | A pair of 3-year-old budgies have not laid eggs for a year | After changing to a larger cage and adding a breeding box, it was successful. |
| Case 2 | Frequent feather pecking and no mating | Improvement after deworming treatment + dietary adjustment |
4. Summary
The failure of budgerigars to reproduce is usually caused by multiple factors, and it is necessary to systematically check the environment, diet, health and other issues. Most conditions can be improved through scientific feeding and patient adjustments. If all attempts are unsuccessful, it is recommended to consult a professional avian veterinarian.
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