Can I get another parakeet for my parakeet?

Getting two budgies or adding another bird is a smart move if you are at work all day, or away a lot and cannot interact with your budgie as much as you used to. Female parakeets are dominant in their social interactions, so base your selection of a second budgie on gender.

How can you tell if parakeets are getting along?

But beyond the absence of these negative behaviors, clear positive signs reveal when parakeets really are fond of one another.

• Sitting Together. Parakeet pals often like to sit near each other.
• Preening Each Other.
• Scratching Heads.
• Feeding Habits.
• Bobbing and Singing.
• When the Signs Aren’t There.

Can I put a new budgie with an old one?

Just put the new budgie in with the old and stay back for a bit, let them get to know each other. They’ll be fine.

How much room do 2 parakeets need?

Parakeet Cage Size Requirements If you plan on buying a cage for a single budgie (parakeet) you will need a 5500-6000 cubic inch cage. A cage for two budgies will need to have an internal volume of 9000-10000 cubic inches. And for three budgies a 11000-12000 cubic inch cage will suffice.

Do parakeets like watching TV?

Parakeets are a wide range of birds, from the smaller budgies to the larger Alexandrines and Rosellas to name a few. Broadly, Parakeets can learn to talk and usually find television comforting because they like to be entertained.

What month do budgies breed?

Budgie Breeding Season Budgies in the wild breed during wet spring and summer periods, which means they find themselves in the mood for much of the year in northern Europe. They also need long daylight hours to stimulate the mating instinct.

How do I become friends with a budgie?

How to Become Friends With Your Pet Parakeet

1. Spend time near the cage for a few days.
2. Open the cage and place your hand inside after a few days.
3. Move the hand closer and closer every couple of days.
4. Bend your finger and offer it as a perch.
5. Get him out of the cage once he’s comfortable sitting on your finger.

Should I get one parakeet or two?

Parakeets are social birds who enjoy companionship. That’s why it’s a good idea to get at least two parakeets. They have each other and you have twice the fun. You can have more than two birds in a large enough cage, but introduce only one budgie at a time.

Why is my parakeet not eating?

Pay attention to your parakeet’s normal eating and drinking behaviors. Your parakeet has a fast metabolism that requires him to eat often, and he will lose weight quickly if he is eating less. If he is sick and refuses food or water, he will quickly become weak.

What causes parakeets to die suddenly?

Dehydration can kill your bird quickly, so always make sure there’s water in her cage. Instead of buying a standard bird seed, look for a seed mix that is designed specifically for parakeets. These often contain dried fruit and other nutrition your bird needs, such as calcium — low blood calcium can cause sudden death.

Do parakeets do better in pairs?

Parakeets breed better in groups, but are usually fine breeding in pairs. Having other parakeets encourages a pair to breed, which is why breeding in groups is more successful. However, many breeders choose to breed in pairs because that way they know which parents produced any given birds.