Budgies are known to be full of energy and very talkative
Talkative as in they love to chirp and sing
So for an apartment, the question is
Are budgies too loud for apartments?
This depends entirely upon the budgie themselves
You see, some budgies are quiet and some can be very loud and love to chirp
Not all budgies have the same personality
Another thing to consider, will your neighbors be okay with chirping sounds coming from your apartment?
Especially if you’re thinking about adopting more than one budgie
According to problemparrots they have rated budgie noise level from a scale between 1 – 10 at 3
So when you think of it like that, they are actually not very loud
Problemparrots say budgies are more of the quieter bird species
But then again, some bird parents have said their budgies are very loud!
So it can be very contradicting
It all comes down to what type of personality your budgie may have, how many budgies you’re planning to adopt and what you think is considered too loud
In short – It depends on what budgie you adopt
You can check out my article – Are budgies loud and noisy?
Another thing you need to look at is..
Can You Keep a Budgie In An Apartment?
There’s no reason why you can’t keep a budgie in an apartment
What you need to look at is how big is your apartment to keep a bird cage
Because the main thing you’re looking at is a large bird cage to keep your budgies
Do you have enough space to put a large bird cage?
Why do you need a large bird cage?
Simple
Your budgie will be spending time in there of course
Especially if you’re at work
And a large bird cage will give your budgie plenty of space to fly about
You have the choice to put plenty of toys in the cage too
Also, if you’re adopting more than one budgie, you definitely need a big bird cage
Another to look at is, how safe would it be to let your budgie fly around in the apartment?
If you’re staying on the 15th floor, you have to make sure all windows are closed
You don’t want your budgie to fly out of the window!
And you got to keep the doors closed too
The most important factor is – Will your landlord allow budgies in the apartment?
Things To Consider When Adopting a Budgie
Do you have time to look after your parakeet?
That for me is the most important thing
Budgies need love and care which means you need to spend quality time with your budgie
You need to take time out during the day where it’s just you and your budgie
If this does not happen, your budgie will become bored which is not good at all
A bored budgie can lead to health complications because they can get stressed
So that’s the first thing you need to look at
It’s a responsibility of course
As I mentioned earlier, you need space too because a budgie needs a large bird cage
You need to store bird seeds too
Are you okay with cleaning the bird cage often?
Budgies do poop everywhere – that’s a given
Are you ready to clean up bird poop all over the apartment?
Yes all over the apartment because they will be flying about and pooping everywhere and anywhere!
Oh and your budgies will poop on you too!
Do you enjoy quiet times during the day?
Well with a budgie be prepared to have chirping going on for a few hours at least
Look,
I’m not trying to get you off from adopting a budgie
I’m just trying to show what to expect
Because if you’re okay with all this then you’re going to love a budgie in your apartment
Trust me, they make lovely pets and a such lovely companions
They will make you happy for sure! Just ask any budgie parent
And the bond you will create with your budgie will beautiful!
Have a read of my article – How to take care of a budgie?
Related article – How long does it take a bird to adjust to a new home?
Are Budgies Loud At Night?
The last thing you want is a budgie to disturb not just your sleep but your neighbors in the apartment
The good news is they are not loud at night because they tend to sleep during the night
You just have to make sure they get their sleep at night
How do you do this?
If you can, give them their own bedroom. By keeping them in their own room, they can sleep undisturbed for 10 – 12 hours.
Related article – How long do budgies sleep
You should cover their cage too. This makes it dark for them and allows them to sleep without any light
Very ideal if you can’t give them their own bedroom
You can get a bird cage cover from Amazon
Something like this
Colorday Good Night Bird Cage Cover for Large Bird Cage
Don’t worry it’s made from breathable material and is 100% non toxic
You can check it out over on Amazon by clicking here
Did you know some budgies even talk in their sleep! (Like me!)
You can check out my article – My budgies talks in his sleep
Conclusion
Budgies can be too loud for apartments depending on what you think is too loud
But some budgies are quiet too
You see all budgies are not the same
Some may be very loud and some may not even chirp that much
Overall budgies tend to be quieter than other bird species
Do remember, they do chirp for hours!
Overall, they make lovely pets and great companions!
Make sure you’re allowed to keep birds in your apartment
Related article – Why does my budgie scream in the morning?