If you notice that the female budgerigar’s abdomen is noticeably larger than before, her tail is drooping, and her droppings are larger than usual, and if the male is feeding the female, it is a clear sign that mating has been successful. If a breeding box is already prepared, they will frequently enter and exit the breeding box, and may even pluck their own feathers to line it. These are also indications of successful mating. If these signs appear, it’s best not to disturb them. Provide them with a relatively quiet environment to ensure the breeding process goes smoothly.
1. Signs of Successful Mating in Budgerigars
Once mating has been successful, the female budgerigar will lay eggs about a week later. The owner should closely observe the female’s behavior. If her abdomen has swollen, her tail is drooping, and her droppings are larger than usual, it means mating was successful, and she is preparing to lay eggs. The male will also feed the female. After mating, the budgerigar pair will frequently enter and exit the prepared breeding box, a behavior commonly known as “nest checking.” If the female is satisfied, she will enter the breeding box to lay eggs. During this time, owners should avoid disturbing them.
2. How to Accelerate Mating and Breeding in Budgerigars
If the budgerigars are fully mature and you want to encourage faster mating, you can feed them a diet of eggs, millet, and vegetables to boost their nutrition, which will promote breeding. Be sure to have the breeding box ready in advance. Additionally, placing the breeding box on a balcony with nearby plants and flowers, and simulating an outdoor environment with wind and sunlight, can stimulate the budgerigars’ desire to breed more quickly. Owners should be aware that the ideal breeding age for budgerigars is between 3 and 4 years old. To encourage fast breeding, it is important to time it correctly. If the budgerigars are beyond their prime breeding age, the quality of the offspring will be difficult to guarantee.
