to those achieved so far I should have a larger set of statistics to work with at the end of the following year. This article has given me great pleasure to write and I do hope that you have enjoyed these words. I am far from an experienced Budgerigar breeder but perhaps that is why I have found it relatively easy to write ‘Budgerigars for Beginners’ as I have no strong allegiance to any of the three types. Please do
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consider either starting to keep these highly entertaining and exceedingly friendly birds. They are a good species to start with or a great addition to an existing collection especially if kept in an outside aviary. Do ensure that they have access to the inside if the weather turns cold and wet. Remember to place a bench close to the flight so that you can enjoy their antics as you spend an hour or so watching the Budgerigars.