As the saying goes, while every child may deserve a dog, have you ever considered that everyone deserves a budgie?

Troy Holmes, President of The Budgerigar Council of South Australia, highlights to Mike Jeffreys that according to Wikipedia, the Aussie budgie ranks as the third most popular pet globally, following cats and dogs, and for good reason.

Troy, a devoted budgie enthusiast since his teenage years, highly recommends them as pets.

Regardless of age, budgies make excellent companions, displaying fierce loyalty and forming strong attachments to their owners. Ideal as a first or companion pet, budgies are easy to care for and boast a long lifespan ranging from seven to 15 years.

Additionally, their vibrant rainbow colors and soothing chatter add to their appeal.

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