Recommended sites & organisations

  • www.exoticvets.co.uk

    We are proud to be supported by, and recommend FEV. They offer online consultations, meaning that you can access credible avian-specialist veterinary care wherever you live.

  • www.haiths.com

    Mixes of dust/contaminant-free seed, many developed in partnership with trusted avian professionals. Super quick delivery. 10% off if you join the UK Budgerigar Club.

  • www.ukbudgerigar.club/about/

    For £10 per year membership, amongst a very supportive and experienced community of people keeping budgies (as pets and/or breeders)

  • www.naturalbirdco.co.uk

    Superb customer service, excellent quality perches and toys.

  • www.schroeder-tollisan.com

    Based in the Netherlands, their products are of exceptional quality and the provide excellent scientifically-informed advice and guidance.

  • https://www.meadowsah.com/

    We use MAH for Arcadia lighting, F10 avian disinfectants and crop feeding/gavage equipment.

  • https://palsvetlab.co.uk/product/avian-kits/

    The quality of testing for diseases/infections like Psittacosis, PBFD and French Moult is highly varied (aka you get what you pay for) - we recommend PALS as a credible, reliable lab that work directly with individuals, as well as veterinary practices.

Royal Veterinary College Budgie Care

Useful contacts

Lost/found birds

Bird Rescue Organisations

I need help with a pet bird, they’re not a budgie, what do I do?

If you are worried about the way a pet or other captive bird is being treated, you can contact these national animal rescues for advice:

  • RSPCA: 0300 1234 999 (England and Wales)

  • SSPCA: 03000 999 999 (Scotland)

  • USPCA: 028 3025 1000 (Northern Ireland)

Found a racing or fancy pigeon with a ring?

Take a look at the Pigeon Association website here. 

Lost or found a falconry bird?

Report the bird to the Independent Bird Register: 0161 790 5613

Lost or found a pet bird? 

If you’ve found a bird, and they appear to be in good health (always contact a veterinary practice if you’re unsure), house them as securely and safely as you can, and ensure they have access to clean water and appropriate food.

For lost and found birds, it’s critical to get the word out, as soon as you can.

For found birds: be very cautious of anyone other than a registered/reputable animal rescue organisation offering to ‘rehome’ or take care of it. The main aim is to reunite the bird with their human family, passing them on to an unregulated/unregistered person greatly reduces the chance of that, and may put the health of the bird at risk.

Utilise Facebook groups (including local buy and sell groups, for maximum visibility) and register with:
www.parrotalert.com
www.petsreunited.com
www.lostandfoundparrotuk.co.uk

Concerns about your own pet bird?

Search for vets which can treat pet birds here.

Pet parrots

These organisations may be able to help with husbandry advice, rehoming and rescue queries: