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Post by sfwyllie on Nov 30, 2014 21:35:29 GMT
Hi I'm considering getting a female 6 month budgie to join my 2 year old male budgie. My male budgie is hand raised. Is a 6 month old budgie trainable? She is currently at a pet store sharing an Avery with 4 other budgies. Please tell me how I can integrate this new female with my male, and let me know if you think it is, or not a good idea. All advice is welcome. Thank you.
sandra
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Post by dianapalmer on Dec 1, 2014 22:46:24 GMT
I'm sorry no one with more direct knowledge responded. I think it will take more time to tame a six month old budgie. It kind of depends on the individual bird. Most knowledgable bird owners recommend quarantining the new bird in a separate room for a month before introducing them. Then, continue to have them each with their own cage until they make friendly overtures in neutral territory. Your first bird may be very excited when he first meets the new bird, and may go through a period of infatuation when he always wants to be with her. I think it would be nice for your budgie to have a bird friend.
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Post by menageriemom (Cyndi) on Dec 1, 2014 23:10:11 GMT
I think a new friend for your budgie is a great idea, but be prepared for a few setbacks. Your older budgie may forget their manners for a bit and you may need to remind them that you are #1. I also agree with Diana - separation at first is a must - and if you can watch the new bird in the store to be sure it is healthy, active, and the personality you desire. It can be hard to tell until you get them home - personalities sure differ between birds! Anyway, I'm not an expert, but we have introduced a few birds in our time
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Post by sfwyllie on Dec 8, 2014 3:28:06 GMT
Here is my new little girl, Kiki...6 months old...she been with us for 5 days....lots of training ahead of us. She sleeps upside down in her cage. Will keep posts updated. Thank you so much for the advice.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Dec 8, 2014 4:21:59 GMT
Your boy is beautiful. Welcome Kiki.
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Post by bree1818 on Dec 8, 2014 15:35:53 GMT
She sleeps upside down? I totally want a picture of that!
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Post by dianapalmer on Dec 8, 2014 18:07:17 GMT
They look so cute together. You captured a good moment with that photo.
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Post by menageriemom (Cyndi) on Dec 8, 2014 18:21:52 GMT
Pretty babies!! I want a picture of the upside down sleeper as well!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Dec 11, 2014 2:23:42 GMT
OH, I wouldn't worry too much about her sleeping position, it will take a month for her to adjust completely.
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Post by sfwyllie on Dec 29, 2014 3:58:13 GMT
Thanks everyone for your kind words of wisdom. We've had our little girl just under a month now. Small adjustments are happening slowly. Kiki now comes out of her cage and perches on a swing overlooking the window. She still is scared of us humans and sticks very closely to my tamed budgie, birdie. Now birdie on the other hand hasn't changed towards us at all, and in fact seeks more cuddles and kisses from us. We made the right choice in getting him a mate to play with. He sings and looks so healthy. Kiki still RNA away from us I her cage and I work with her every dy. it took me two years to fully hand tame birdie, so I've got to be patient with Kiki. Thanks again everyone.
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Post by Pammy on Dec 29, 2014 5:31:07 GMT
So glad things are going so well. Yep, patience, patience and don't give up. Wonderful that your older bird still wants to be tame with you. Yay!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 2, 2015 3:15:41 GMT
Use your hand tame budgie to tame down Kiki.
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Post by sfwyllie on Feb 4, 2015 5:00:00 GMT
Hi... An update....we've had Kiki for 3 months.... She's still as wild and untame as ever... However.. This is her life... She gets out of her cage before we go to work, and climbs up the rope that is connected to her cage and swings all day... She is free to roam with birdie...... Birdie loves her and we've made the right choice for him. He honestly is just as attentive to us as he is with Kiki..... I get Kiki now and again to step up on a piece of stick... But that's it. I think she will eventually begin to love us... Maybe it will take a couple of years.
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Post by kmic on Feb 4, 2015 6:45:56 GMT
Don't give up and keep spending time with her eventually she'll hopefully love you as well as you said
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 6, 2015 14:23:08 GMT
Yea, don't give up. Keep working with her, she will eventually warm up.
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