And like air fresheners, avoid scented candles that contain volatile oils as several budgie deaths have been linked to their usage. Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans have been the cause of many serious injuries and deaths of pet budgies. An unsuspecting budgie can easily fly into the rotating blades of a moving ceiling fan. In general if the budgie is out - the ceiling fan stays off. Children Young children can be a threat to budgies.
Many children are loud and make sudden movements which can frighten a budgie into flight.
And children often are not aware of the tenderness a budgie needs and can grab or squash a budgie accidently. Children may also let the budgie out of its cage. It is best not to have children playing with your budgie unless you are around to supervise or the child has been properly trained on how to act around the budgie. Avoid drafts including drafts from air conditioners. Cracks or Holes in Walls Curious budgies can find their way into tiny spaces and can get lost or stuck inside walls.