Budgerigars A b as eba ll grip
Data L e ngt h : 18 –2 3 c m C h arac t e r: l i ke s p e op l e ; c hat t y. E gg b i ndi ng ( di ff i c u lt y pass i ng e ggs ) i s common i n f e ma l e s .
Ho l d the who l e b o dy, with o n e f in g e r o n e ac h side o f the n e ck.
Pitc h ing a fastbal l?
Sometimes a budgerigar will play up when you put your hand inside its cage. Don’t take your hand out – just wait for an opportunity, holding your hand as though you were going to pitch a baseball. When the bird’s wings are furled, take hold of it gently from behind. Once its neck is securely between your index and middle fingers, it won’t resist.
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