Budgie Parakeet Pre-Adoption Questionnaire

We handle our budgie parakeets daily, even from the nest box.

If you are interested in adopting one (or more) of our budgie parakeets when they become available, please fill out the following questionnaire. Don’t worry about answering all of the questions “correctly” because I am more than happy to discuss any of them with you; view this as a conversation starter so that together, we can ensure that your feathered friend enjoys a long, healthy life with you and your family.

Please Note: After over 3 years without a vacation (raising birds is a 24/7 job), our family has decided to take some time off for extended traveling. Therefore we (and our budgies) are taking a break for several months. Feel free to submit your preadoption questionnaire and once we return, we will contact you in the order of date submitted. Thank you for your patience.

Adoption Procedure For BABY Budgie Parakeets:

1. Respond to the pre-adoption questionnaire (scroll down, below).
2. Email your responses to: Jen @ puppies are prozac . com (remove all spaces in the address first).
3. Upon approval of your questionnaire responses, I will add your name to the waiting list.
4. Once your name is up on our waiting list and we have 3 to 4 week old chicks, I will notify you and request a non-refundable deposit ($15 per budgie baby) that will apply towards your final purchase. I will post photos and descriptions for your online viewing of each chick’s type, color, mutations, and gender. Chick selections will be honored in the order of the date each person was initially added to our waiting list. (If we don’t have what you want in that specific round, you can “skip” and make your selection from the next round of chicks instead.)
5. While waiting for your “Budgie Stork” to arrive, please read our care instruction page. Also take a look at the cages, foods, and supplies we offer just for our adopters!
6. Most budgie parakeets are weaned and ready to move to new homes when they are 6-8 weeks of age. Sorry, no shipping. Pick up is in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Adoption Procedure For ADULT Budgie Parakeets:

1. Respond to our pre-adoption questionnaire (scroll down, below). If applicable, indicate the name of the budgie you want to adopt.
2. Email your responses to: Jen @ puppies are prozac . com (remove all spaces in the address first).
3. While waiting for your pick up appointment, please read our care instruction page. Also take a look at the cages and supplies we offer just for our adopters!

Pre-Adoption Questionnaire:

Instructions: Please copy and paste the following questions into the body of an email message. Respond to the questions in your email, then send to me at Jen @ Puppies Are Prozac .com (remove all spaces in address first).

Name:

Email:

Phone:

City and State:

(Note: We don’t ship our birds — you must pick up in Fort Collins)

Indicate your preferences below:

How many?

(Note: A solo budgie is a depressed budgie. So unless you can spend hours every day keeping one bird company then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MORE THAN ONE. Some people worry that if they keep more than one budgie, the birds won’t bond with them. But consider this: wild budgies are social flock animals who live in large communities — they have lots of friends! As long as you spend ample time with them, they will consider you a part of their flock family and bond with you as well. Two or more budgies can come out of their cage and play with you, then keep each other company when they have to go back ‘home’ to their cage. And watching budgies interact with one another is VERY entertaining — it’s one of the highlights of budgie keeping! Without exception (that I can recall), everyone who has adopted one budgie has soon come to the conclusion that two would have been better.)

Baby or adult or first available?

(Note: If applicable, indicate the name of the young adult budgie you want to adopt.)

Does the budgie need to be hand-fed or tamed already?

Male or female?

(Note: You can read about gender behavioral differences on my FAQ page. I do my best to identify the gender of the babies — and I’m usually correct — but since the physical signs are subtle when they’re young, sometimes it can be difficult to make an accurate assessment. Therefore, I make no gender guarantees with babies. If this is worrisome to you, you may want to choose an adult rather than a baby.)

American, English, or split (50% mix) variety?

(Note: See our FAQ page  for variety descriptions, photos and comparisons.)

Favorite colors and mutations?

(Note: View the colors and mutations we currently breed on Our Flock page.)

How (or where) did you learn about our budgie parakeets?

Are you 18 years or older?

(Note: If not, I will need your legal guardian’s permission.)

Is this budgie parakeet(s) intended for children under age 18? If yes, how old are your children?

Who will be responsible for daily cage cleaning? Daily feeding? Daily play time, love and attention? Who will purchase the cage, toys and food? Pay for veterinary care if needed?

Are you willing to stop using products inside your home that are known to be toxic to birds? See list below!

(Note: Many fumes that would not be deadly to humans and larger pets, such as cats and dogs, can kill a bird within minutes because of their sensitive respiratory system. Toxic items include: Teflon, non-stick cookware and appliances, and other items known to contain Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), perfumes, scented candles, aerosol products (such as cleansers and hairspray), deodorizers, cigarettes, insecticides, ammonia, bleach, oven cleaner, glues, nail polish and remover, paint, space heaters, automatic oven cleaning functions, new carpet, new construction materials. This list is not all inclusive — please supplement this list with your own research.)

Do you have any other pet birds at this time?

(Note: If yes, what species and from where did you obtain them? If no, are you new to pet birds?)

What other types of pets do you have?

If for some unknown reason you could no longer keep the budgie parakeet(s), where would the bird(s) go?

Do you plan to breed your budgie parakeet(s)?

(Note: If you are a breeder, what are your goals and how can I help you reach your goals?)

What type of cage will you use? What are the dimensions (H x W x L)? How far apart are the bars spaced?

(Note: Please read our care information page for recommended cage specifications. Also, take a look at the bird cages and supplies we offer our adopters.)

Where do you intend to keep your bird’s cage?

Do you plan to keep your bird(s) flighted or to clip their flight feathers?

(Note: I’m happy to discuss the pros and cons of each option with you.)

Budgie parakeets are like curious, young children. They love to play and explore. Please describe how you plan to keep your bird(s) safe whenever they spend time outside of their cage.

Do you have any other thoughts you’d like to share?

Do you have any questions you’d like to ask?

—- End of Questionnaire —

More Budgie Parakeet Pages:

Hand-fed Budgies and Parakeets available in Colorado!: Our family raises, hand-feeds, trains and adores Budgie Parakeets. Learn more about our selective breeding program and view our gorgeous, tame birds.

Inside Our Aviary: See where our birds live — flight enclosures, breeding room, play gyms.

Our Flock of Adult Budgie Parakeets: Take a peek at our gorgeous feathered friends. Lots of photos!

Adorable Pictures of Our Hand-fed Babies: Come ooh and aahh over all the cuteness and watch them grow up!

Pre-Adoption Questionnaire: If you are interested in adopting one (or more) of our parakeets when they become available, please respond to these questions.

Budgie Baby Waiting List: I know how hard it is to wait when you’re excited but I promise you, the wait is worth it!

FAQ (frequently asked questions): What is a Budgie Parakeet’s personality like? What are the differences between American Parakeets and English Budgies? How do you tell a male from a female? Should you keep one, two or more? How long do they live? Where did the species originate?

How To Care For Your Pet Budgie Parakeet: Learn about housing, cages, homemade aviaries, cleaning tips, health, safety, nutrition, exercise, playtime activities, toys, and more.

Bird Nutrition and Food Recommendations: Malnourishment is a leading cause of premature death in pet birds. We provide lists of healthy foods, and tell you how to grow your own sprouts.

Training, Talking, Tricks: Entertaining video demonstrations and informative tips.

Colors, Varieties, Mutations, Genetics: Budgie Parakeets come in a rainbow of colors. This page has beautiful photos and variety descriptions.

Bird and Parrot Playgyms, Stands and Perches for Sale: Learn how to make your own — or order a custom one from us.

Homemade Aviaries and Flight Cages: How to converted used furniture into large flight cages and beautiful indoor aviaries.