Fan Photo by Ali Leaver
There's a whole lot of shaking going on in the Budgie Buddies exhibit as the Budgies take flight again tomorrow, Friday, April 2! Take a stroll through our indoor aviary surrounded by hundreds of free-flight Australian budgies, Australian finches, cockatiels and princess parrots. Give your seed stick a shake, and a bird or two may even land on your arm or shoulder to have a nibble. Or, try out the new Zoo Grass! The budgies are lovin' this organic homegrown wheatgrass. You could even take some Zoo Grass home for your own pets!
What is a Budgie anyway?
Budgies, or budgerigars, are brightly-colored Australian birds that eat seeds. They are also known as parakeets here in the United States, but in the wilds of Australia these indigenous birds are everywhere. They do not occur naturally anywhere else in the world.
Budgies are very intelligent and adaptable birds. They are highly active birds and love to play with toys. Budgies are hookbills and crack open their seed to eat so they do not need grit as many of the older bird books write. Grit is made primarily from ground up minerals and sand. The purpose of grit is thought to help birds grind up difficult to digest items. By grinding, it is thought that these food items become better utilized by the bird. Since grit is mostly undigestible material, it will stay in the ventriculus, or gizzard, for months to years until it is passed in the stool. Grit is needed only by softbills such as canaries and finches.
What is Zoo Grass?
Zoo Grass is available seasonally at Budgies, and will also be back TOMORROW, Friday, April 2. You can take Zoo grass home for your own pets as well. It's a great way to interact with your animals (birds, cats, dogs and reptiles) at home using organic, non-toxic, conservation-minded fun! Even the container is 100% biodegradable made from straw and cocoa fibers. (So, please complete the cycle and dispose of the container in an earth-friendly way! You can compost it or simply bury it in your yard, where it will enrich your existing garden soil.) Shipping is not available for Zoo Grass as it is a perishable product. Additional Zoo Grass may be purchased at Thundergod Snack and Gift shop during regular business hours. Proceeds from Zoo Grass help support CMZoo Horticulture.Cost
Seed sticks are $1 each
Zoo Grass is $3 per 3"square container
Budgie Fan Photo above by Andrea Linden. Share your photos with us too on our Facebook page.
Wild Budgie Flock
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