[FaeryBee]

Akela

You need to keep a very close eye on the two budgies.

If Spencer is pulling out feathers from Oskar, you must separate Oskar into a different cage for his health and well-being.

Perhaps you might ask the people who are picking him up on Tuesday if it would be possible for them to take him earlier.

 

[FaeryBee]

Deb; I've separated them in the way that Spencer is out of the cage and Oskar is in, and they're out of town until Tuesday so no one can pick him up until then.
Will it be OK to just leave Spencer out? (the room they're in is completely budgie proof and it does have a few perches for him to sit and play on)
Its the only option I have

Has Spencer ever been out of his cage overnight before?

Does Spencer have food and water in a place outside of the cage where he is used to finding it?

Are you absolutely positively 100% certain the room is completely budgie safe AND that no other animals can inadvertently be let into it?

If you leave him out in the room can you inform ALL family members that is what the situation is and ensure none of them open the door without checking with you first?

 

[FaeryBee]

I neglected to ask the following in my other post...

Are you certain Spencer pulled out Oskar's wing feathers?

Did you see evidence of Spencer bullying or behaving aggressively toward Oskar?

Would it also be wise to leave a night light on if the only option is to leave him out overnight, in case he's startled and injures himself, or would that make him less likely to settle down?

Thanks for mentioning that, Therm!

If the best option is to have Spencer out of the cage overnight then I'd recommend having a night light on in the room for Spencer.
If the room is dark overall but has a small night light on, it should not interfere with Spencer settling for the night.

 

[FaeryBee]

Akela,

Given the information you've provided, it is definitely better for Oskar for Spencer to spend the next few nights out of the cage.
Since he's out in the room all day and is used to it, he'll find a nice comfortable place to perch for the night and will be just fine.

 

[FaeryBee]

Akela,

Given the information you've provided, it is definitely better for Oskar for Spencer to spend the next few nights out of the cage.

Since Spencer is out in the room all day and used to it, he'll find a nice comfortable place to perch for the night and will be just fine.

 

[FaeryBee]

Akela,

Please let me know how Spencer's first night outside the cage goes.
I'm sure you'll be quite relieved when Oskar has moved to his new home. :hug:

 

[FaeryBee]

Akela,
You are being very responsible by ensuring Oskar goes to a safe and loving forever home where he will receive the care he deserves. That is quite commendable and you have no reason to feel you are a "horrendous" budgie Mom.
Putting your budgies' needs first shows just how much you care for them.
Be at peace within yourself for you are showing great love. :hug: