English Crested Budgies
General Information
Species: Budgie (Budgerigar / Melopsittacus undulatus)
Variety: English Crested
Category: Pet/Show
Origin: England
Lifespan: 7–10 years (with good care)
Special Feature – Crest
The main feature of this variety is the crest on their head.
There are three main types of crest:
Crested (central hill): Like a rosette in the center of the head.
Half-Crested (half-moon): The plumage forms an arch towards the back.
Tufted: The crest is smaller and looser towards the top.
Appearance
Size: Larger than the common budgie. Reaches 18–20 cm.
Body: Fuller and more imposing, with more tufted plumage.
Colors: All classic budgie colors (green, blue, white, yellow, gray, etc.) can occur in crested forms. The head plumage may partially cover the eyes in some cases.
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They are calm, friendly and intelligent birds.
Very social, both with humans and other birds.
Suitable for contact with humans, as long as they are familiarized from a young age.
Due to their "exhibition" nature, they are less active than wild budgies.
Care
Cage: Spacious, ideally larger than usual budgie cages.
Nutrition: Budgie seeds, fresh vegetables (e.g. broccoli, carrot), a few fruits (apple, pear), egg food and vitamins.
Cleanliness: Frequent water changes, cleaning of the floor and perches.
Entertainment: Toys, twigs, mirrors (if alone).
Breeding
Care should be taken when crossing crested budgies with each other, as the double crest mutation can lead to problems in the young (genetic abnormalities).
It is recommended to mate a crested budgie with a regular budgie.
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