10/22/2026
Parakeets (also called budgies) are members of the parrot family, and behind those beautiful feathers is an intelligent, curious, and sometimes downright opinionated little companion!
DID YOU KNOW? Parakeets are surprisingly clever, with personalities that can rival much larger parrots!
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT PARAKEETS:
⭕ They're Natural Chatterboxes! Some budgies can learn dozens or even hundreds of words. In fact, a budgerigar once held a world record for a vocabulary of 1,728 words!
⭕ They Recognize Their Favorite People. Parakeets can learn to recognize familiar faces, voices, and routines.
⭕ They Love a Good Conversation. Chirping, singing, chattering, and mimicking sounds are all part of their social nature.
⭕ They're Little Problem Solvers. Budgies benefit from puzzles, foraging toys, and activities that challenge their minds.
⭕ They're Social Butterflies. Parakeets are naturally flock animals that thrive on companionship, interaction, and mental stimulation.
A HAPPY BIRD NEEDS MORE THAN A PRETTY CAGE!
Providing safe toys, varied perches, opportunities to forage, supervised exercise, proper nutrition, and regular veterinary care helps keep these intelligent little companions healthy and engaged.
At Windward Animal Hospital, we love caring for patients of all shapes, sizes, feathers, and personalities!
WINDWARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
11895 Jones Bridge Rd Johns Creek, GA 30005
(770) 569-7298
windwardanimalhospital.com