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Second budgie!
Hi all! I have an English budgie for around 4 months, and I wanted to get her a friend so I got an American budgie.
I've kept them apart for the time being, and will get the new one checked by a vet before introducing to my English budgie
Here's the two of them <3
Any advice on how to acclimatize a second budgie into a new home is welcomed!
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I've kept them apart for the time being, and will get the new one checked by a vet before introducing to my English budgie
Here's the two of them <3
Any advice on how to acclimatize a second budgie into a new home is welcomed!
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Hi there,She is adorable! Does she have a name yet?
I've attached a few helpful links that may help with your question
Common Myths about Female Budgies
Although it is not their fault that they have heard these things, people sometimes believe certain things about their female budgies because of the amount of myths perpetuated by other websites, pet stores, etc. that female budgies somehow make lesser pets than males. This is completely untrue...www.talkbudgies.com
Your Harmonious Flock
One of the most common issues we get on the forum is to help with an issue of flock dynamics. Whether you have just two birds, or twelve, the dynamics between them is essential for having a harmonious flock and a happy owner. The problem can start before you even have a bird living in your...Introducing Two Budgies
Introducing Two Budgies: When the quarantine period of 4-6 weeks is over for your new budgie, you will want to keep both budgies in their cages and place the cages next to each other. This gives the two birds a chance to interact (at a safe distance) and realize that there is now a new budgie...
As for helping her feel more comfortable, playing background music or TV (NOT bird sounds as this can make birds feel more stressed looking for "the other birds") is essential as silence equals danger to budgies. New and settled-in budgies alike can get great comfort from having background sounds. Talking to her as much as you can, and reading to her will also help her realize she is in a safe place.
The links above cover this, but it's important to introduce them in a neutral territory, where the time comes. A room unfamiliar to both of them may help so that Snowy doesn't feel any type of territorial behavior. Gradual introduction is also usually best, unless the budgies themselves seem to be immediately taken with each other. Spending a few days next to each other in separate cages is a good idea so they can get to know each other without the stress of suddenly being in the same space and having to sort out a pecking order.
Of course, as you mentioned, these introductions can only start after your new little girl has quarantined and/or is cleared by a well-birdie checkup, so during the time that you wait for that as well you can spend lots of one-on-one time with each of them
Thank you for this! I've named them Nicki (white) and Cardi (Blue) and they're the bestest of friends now, always want to be with each other and preens each other. It warms my heart and I'm so happy that they get along. They're alright when they are out and about, but Nicki is still abit territorial of her cage, so I've kept them separated at night when they sleep
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Thank you! I've named them Nicki (white) and Cardi (Blue) and they're the bestest of friends now, always want to be with each other and preens each other.They're alright when they are out and about, but Nicki is still abit territorial of her cage, so I've kept them separated at night when they sleep
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