Mistakes are common and happen often when breeding budgies. Let's discuss 7 mistakes that can easily be avoided! Horrifying truth about breeding budgies: https://youtu.be/INmIZJTIesg 1) Separating the breeding pair You have to separate the breeding pair from the rest Building my aviary: https://youtu.be/26G5KKcE1dc 2) Budgie's age It is important for the female to be between 1 - 3 years and for the male 1 - 6 years How to know your budgie's age: https://youtu.be/iG5i7pd3knQ 3) Give them a break Pet budgies can breeding all year long, however it is a mistake not to give them a break How to stop laying eggs: https://youtu.be/h1z3-lO_3E0 4) Adapting the nutrition While budgies should always have well balanced and varied diet, but breeding pair need extra protein and calcium for both the parents and chicks Cuttlebone Vs. Mineral Block: https://youtu.be/-wxe6BpAnFQ 5) Splayed feet Watch out for what nest box you give, you need to be extra careful and make sure non of the chicks are developing splayed feet. The sooner you treat the problem when it happens the less consequences 6) Red Mites Red mites infestations can increase when you have breeding budgies and they can attack the eggs, the chicks and you budgies 7) Prevent chicks injuries I know we all can't wait to start playing with our chicks, but be careful to not let them get hurt as they are still learning how to fly and can easily crash into walls that they see Budgie Proof your house: https://youtu.be/zB3il0CZlFo Would you like to support Budgie World, enjoying the videos and want to contribute? Donate: https://www.budgieworld.org/donate Website: https://BudgieWorldWide.c om/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BudgieWorld Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/worldbudgie Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BudgieClub/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world_budgie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldBudgie #budgie #parakeet