Please note that we do not have a retail shop. We offer these essential and favorite bird supplies as a courtesy and convenience to our budgie parakeet adopters. Pick up is at our home by appointment only.

The New Budgie Owner Package!

This package contains ALL of a budgie’s favorite and essential things! It’s EVERYTHING you’ll need! Scroll down this page to view photos, specifications and details of each item included. Items also available separately.

• (1) Large Flight Cage (30L x 18W x 18D; suitable for 2 budgie parakeets)
• (1) 14″ Wacky Wood Hanging Perch (with plastic chain pieces added by Jen so it will hang from top of cage)
• (1) Rope Twister Hanging Perch
• (1) Handmade Toy
• (4 pounds) Jen’s Organic Germinating/Sprouting Mix
• (4 pounds) Sweet Harvest Parakeet Vitamin Enriched Food
• (2 pounds) Organic Hulled Millet
• (10 ounces) Jen’s Herb and Spice Mix
• (2) Stainless steel cups with wire hangers
• (1) Cuttlebone
• (1) Cuttlebone Clip
• (1) Portable Tabletop PVC Perch on Stand

TOTAL PRICE = $163

Cages

Budgies love this basic set-up: A Wacky Wood perch hanging from the top on one side (I use plastic chain links to hang it), a Rope Twister on the other, and space between the two to allow for short flight. The stainless steel cups are placed so they are not under the perches. A cuttlebone hangs from the top with a cage clip (rear left). Rotate a variety of toys into the cage each week (not shown).

Large Flight Cage

Large Flight Cage (black or white): $55. (1 flight cage is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

These large flight cages are the perfect size for two parakeets (I use them for my breeding pairs). Available in black or white. Features of the cage include:

• 30″ Length, 18″ Width, 18″ Height (Volume = 9,720″ cubic inches)
• Bar Spacing: 3/8″
• Color: White or Black
• One large lift up door (8 1/2″ x 9″) and one small lift up door (2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″) in the front
• Two half moon shaped, see through feeder cups with feeder doors (3″ x 4 1/2″) in the front
• One or two extra doors / breeder doors (3″x 4 1/2″) on the sides
• Two wooden perches
• Pull out sturdy plastic tray
• $55

Perches

Wacky Wood

Wacky Wood Hanging Perch: $15 includes plastic chain pieces so it will hang from the top of your cage. (1 Wacky Wood perch is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Made of 100% natural, non-toxic Lima tree wood from the Equatorial jungle, this perch provides varied foot positioning for your bird’s comfort as in the jungle. 14-15″ long with clips to suspend the perch from the top of the cage. It acts as a swing and promotes healthy feet because of it’s irregular widths, twists and turns. Keeps nails trimmed. I hang one Wacky Wood perch on one side of my cage, and one Rope Twister (see below) on the other. No need for any other perches! Each Wacky Wood perch is unique. $15 includes plastic chain pieces so it will hang from the top of your cage.

Rope Twisters

Rope Twister Bird Perch: $15. (1 Twister is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Thick multicolor tightly twisted cotton rope that you can uncurl to any shape that you want. Stainless steel bell on one end and sturdy quicklink on the other. Great for budgie parakeets who love to climb and bounce. Good for maintaining healthy feet, too. Size approx: 1/2 inch diameter; 52 inch length. $15

Toys

(INSERT PHOTO) Handmade Toy: $8. (1 toy is included in our “New Budgie Owner Package”.)

Handmade by Melia and Jen from bird-safe materials including vegetable-tanned leather stringer and hanger, natural/dye-free wood parts and charms, hard plastic charms, and natural yucca chips or other shreddables. Your budgie(s) will enjoy chewing, tasting, preening, pulling, swinging on, hanging from, and talking to our custom toys! We have years of experience to know what materials and configurations budgies like best! $8 each.

Food and Supplements

Malnourishment is a leading cause of premature death in pet birds! We provide our adopters nutritious parakeet budgie food mixes made from a wide variety of organic, human-grade ingredients. Read our Bird Nutrition and Food Recommendations page for feeding tips and preparation instructions, and lists of healthy foods and poisonous foods.

Jen’s Organic Germinating/Sprouting Mix

Jen's Organic Germinating/Sprouting Mix: 4 pounds (~one gallon bag) for $16. (1 bag is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Handmade by Jen with human-grade, organic, dry ingredients. Contains a complimentary variety of seeds, grains, legumes/peas (at least 12 varieties in each batch). Prepare as directed on this page. Feed each budgie 1-2 teaspoons of prepared mix (soaked, rinsed, drained) TWICE a day. 4 pounds (~one gallon bag) for $16.

Jen’s Herb and Spice Mix

Jen's Herb and Spice Mix: 10 ounces (~one quart bag) for $10. (1 bag is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Handmade by Jen with a healthy mix of AT LEAST 1 dozen human-grade herbs and spices. It’s nature’s pharmacy! Offer each budgie 1 tablespoon weekly in a separate small dish and refill as needed. 10 ounces (~one quart bag) for $10.

Sweet Harvest Parakeet Vitamin Enriched Food

Sweet Harvest Parakeet Seed: 4 pounds (~one gallon bag) for $8. (1 bag is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Made locally by Kaylor of Colorado without artificial colors or flavors. Dry seeds should comprise no more than about 20% of your bird’s total daily intake. I feed Jen’s Organic Germinating/Sprouting Mix (see above) in the morning and afternoon, then offer 1 scant teaspoon (per budgie) of Sweet Harvest seed mix just before bedtime. Contains White Proso Millet, Canary Seed, Buckwheat, Oat Groats, Rape Seed, Flax Seed, Nyger Thistle, Diced Carrots, Spinach Flakes, Anise Seed, Vitamin Supplements, Safflower Oil. 4 pounds (~one gallon bag) for $8.

Organic Hulled Millet

Organic Hulled Millet: 2 pounds (~half gallon bag) for $4. (1 bag is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Great for hand-training — budgies love it, plus no messy hulls to clean up! 2 pounds (~half gallon bag) for $4.

Cuttlebone

Cuttlebone: $1. (1 cuttlebone and 1 clip are included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

Cuttlebones come from the Cuttlefish and are a great source of calcium for your birds. They also helps trim and condition their beaks. Budgie parakeets just love them! Cuttlebones are mostly calcium carbonate (~ 85%) along with organic compounds, nitrogen and many trace elements from the ocean. (And no, they don’t smell fishy.) Keep one in your bird’s cage at all times.

• 4″-8″ Cuttlebone … $1 each
• Cuttlebone Cage Clip … $2 each

Play Gyms

"The Tree" Small Bird Playgym: 3 levels and 10 perches. 8 of the perches swivel 360 degrees to create a variety of configurations. Approximately 15" W x 15" L x 20" H. Toys not included. $59

"Toy Center" Small Bird Playgym: Two perches and center chain for hanging toys. Toys not included. $29.

Table Top Perch for small birds: $19. (1 Table Top Perch is included in our "New Budgie Owner Package".)

We make portable, table-top playgyms out of PVC pipe for your birds’ entertainment and exercise. The base of the gym may be glued for stability but the rest of the gym (where the birds normally play) is simply pushed firmly together to allow for adjustments, variations, and safety. Place the playgym on top of a clean layer of newspaper to catch droppings. Vet wrap is used for comfortable footing and traction. Zip ties may be used to fasten toys into place. View more play gyms models and sizes — we make them for all sized birds and can accommodate custom orders! Prices start at $19.

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.