Sounds like Bobbie may be bullying Bella and things could end badly. I would separate them right away if they were my birds. Do you have pictures of your new babies?
Fighting between two new budgies
Hi, I just purchased two budgies six days ago. There were three in the cage at pet shop. I chose the two that were happily cuddled up together. Not sure of the sex they both have a beige/pink cere. The larger one, Bobbie, is the dominant one. Gets to eat first while pushing the other away from the food. The other does eventually get to eat. I have two food dishes and two water dishes but the smaller one, Bella, seems to want to wait to eat out of same dish as Bobbie 🙄
This morning I noticed Bobbie pecking at Bella's feet and gently biting her tail. Bella, at this point doesn't seem to be bothered by that. I'm just worried it might escalate. Bobbie also will sit by Bella on the perch and lean against Bella hard enough to move her along the perch til she flies to another perch. Bobbie then follows and repeats. I'm worried that Bobbie might hurt Bella. Any suggestions???
This morning I noticed Bobbie pecking at Bella's feet and gently biting her tail. Bella, at this point doesn't seem to be bothered by that. I'm just worried it might escalate. Bobbie also will sit by Bella on the perch and lean against Bella hard enough to move her along the perch til she flies to another perch. Bobbie then follows and repeats. I'm worried that Bobbie might hurt Bella. Any suggestions???
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If Bobbie is bullying and/or being overly aggressive toward Bella, then the best thing you can do is to separate them into individual cages.
Otherwise, you are running the risk that the behavior will escalate and result in serious injury.
In order for us to accurately determine gender, it is important you provide full frontal pictures of the cere that are clear, in-focus, taken in natural light (no flash,no direct sunlight and no shadows)
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
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If Bobbie is bullying and/or being overly aggressive toward Bella, then the best thing you can do is to separate them into individual cages.
Otherwise, you are running the risk that the behavior will escalate and result in serious injury.
In order for us to accurately determine gender, it is important you provide full frontal pictures of the cere that are clear, in-focus, taken in natural light (no flash,no direct sunlight and no shadows)
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Additionally, please be sure to read the thread "Posting on the Forums" which is linked below.
Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
(Stickies are threads “stuck” at the top of each forum sub-section)
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.
Navigating the Forums
SITE GUIDELINES
Posting on the Forums
Let's Talk Budgies!
FAQ
Articles
When you have mixed genders, it is very important to do everything necessary to prevent breeding.
Budgies are much healthier and happier when they are never bred.
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
CuttleBones, Mineral Blocks and Manu Clay Roses
Safe Foods for Budgies
The Truth about GRIT
Be Prepared for Veterinary Care Expense
Avian First Aid
Quarantine - Is it Really that Important?
Quarantine Your Birds
Essentials to a Great Cage
Cage sizes.
Dangers to Pet Birds
Resource Directory
Hi there and welcome to the forums,
How are your budgies doing now? Is Bobbie still bullying Bella?
Please be sure to read through the forums' many budgie articles and "stickies" to ensure you're up to date on everything! If you have any questions after doing so, please be sure to ask as we'd love to help.
We hope to see you around! 👋
How are your budgies doing now? Is Bobbie still bullying Bella?
Please be sure to read through the forums' many budgie articles and "stickies" to ensure you're up to date on everything! If you have any questions after doing so, please be sure to ask as we'd love to help.
We hope to see you around! 👋
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