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Post by MangosMama on Apr 1, 2014 17:51:09 GMT
I thought I wanted just a single bird but after having Mango for 6 months I am considering getting a boy budgie as well. Not for breeding purposes just as company for Mango. I would love to hear how your budgies get along in the same cage. =) I really don't want 2 cages. Do you think after living alone for 6 months that Mango would be accepting of a roommate? |
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Post by dianapalmer on Apr 1, 2014 19:06:26 GMT
I know Pammy introduced two new budgies to her existing two and they got along fine. My two get along fine in a flight cage (also with two cockatiels). They squabble from time to time, but it is not serious. I am inclined to think she would be happy with a companion, especially if it is a boy. However, you should probably have them in separate cages at first and slowly introduce them on neutral ground
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 1, 2014 19:36:43 GMT
I had housed 6 in one cage at one time, with an unbalanced flock. So I am sure yours will have no problem lol
We suggest a quarantine of 30 days (kept in a separate room) and 3-4 days of cages close by to get them use to each other then meet on neutral ground
What cage do you have now?
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Post by kennyt on Apr 1, 2014 22:00:19 GMT
it is more healthy for mango to have a friend. I only had Kyba 5months before we were given Kylie. they seem to be ok they will perch next to each other though I had to have separate sleeping arrangements for them recently besides this they get along great.
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Post by Pammy on Apr 2, 2014 3:02:53 GMT
Like Diana mentioned, I had two male budgies who were approximately 3 years old, and at Christmas I got two young females for them (and for myself). There was one day of initial shyness, and then the four of them warmed up remarkably quickly and have become fast friends. They all really love one another now. I think getting Mango a gentleman friend is an excellent idea! Keep us posted on what you decide to do, and if a new fellow comes your way, pictures, please!  |
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Post by menageriemom (Cyndi) on Apr 2, 2014 5:00:40 GMT
We had Twitter alone for 6 months, then my daughter went back to school and she needed company (the birds are our daughter'). Twitter adores having company, and although she isn't as dependent/cuddly with our daughter, she still loves to perch on her shoulder, fly to her and keep her company. It took a while for her to put her attention back on our daughter, but once the newness wore off she did great. I highly recommend it!
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Post by dianapalmer on Apr 2, 2014 13:38:02 GMT
I had a similar experience to Menageriamom. When I got my second bird, the first never left his side, constantly preening his head. In time, gradually, the newness wore off and the both became more interested in other things.
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Post by bree1818 on Apr 2, 2014 14:12:31 GMT
When I introduced Orion to Shasta, they got along great, and there were only a few "I'm taller than you" contests. Both preen each other, and now that they each have their own swing, there are no fights whatsoever.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 3, 2014 3:43:53 GMT
Oh my, all my birds love to be on swings for bedtime. they are not the highest so idk why lol
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Post by MangosMama on Apr 7, 2014 1:17:47 GMT
Hey Ya'll! I did end up getting a new baby yesterday! Mango is not really happy. I think it will take some time =) Attachments:
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Post by MangosMama on Apr 7, 2014 1:22:49 GMT
He is not this huge! Its the angle but he is bigger than Mango! =)) Attachments:
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Post by dianapalmer on Apr 7, 2014 2:09:28 GMT
Very nice.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 7, 2014 3:02:22 GMT
cutiepie, did you introduce them on neutral ground?
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Post by Pammy on Apr 7, 2014 19:37:01 GMT
Very beautiful!! Congratulations!!
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Post by kmic on Apr 7, 2014 20:20:55 GMT
They're both so cute! Since they're tolerating each other already at such a close distance, I do think they'll make friends soon |
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