Can I introduce my budgie to a new one?
Once your budgies have spent enough time next to each other, you’re ready to introduce them outside of their cages. Let them both out into a secure room, so that they can interact on neutral territory. However, if things get out of hand, separate the birds, put them back in their own cages and try again later.
Can you teach a 2 year old budgie to talk?
Say short phrases to your budgie. In addition to singular words, you can also teach your budgie to talk by repeating short phrases and sentences to him. For example, you can say ‘good bird’ when he steps up onto your finger. You can also ask him a question like ‘Is that fun?
Can I get a second budgie?
All are good reasons to get another, or even third or fourth, budgie. If one (or heaven forbid: more than one) budgie gets sick, you need to be able to place it in quarantaine, so the other birds don’t get contaminated. Generally speaking though, budgies are very genial and will quickly befriend another parakeet.
How old do you have to be to buy a budgie?
Always buy from a reputable breeder or experienced owner. Don’t buy a budgie under eight weeks old. Cocks are often more talkative and personable than hens, but it is a myth that hens don’t talk. They are, however, more difficult to hand train, and have a harder peck!
How to introduce a new Budgie to the family?
Introducing a New Budgie 1 Turn the Threat Into Curiosity. First, don’t treat him any differently. 2 Move the Cages Together. After a day, move the two cages close together. 3 Let Your Old Pet Out. After 2-3 days, you can let the tame budgie out. 4 Try One Cage During the Day. 5 Arrange a Sleepover.
How often should I Change my Budgie’s water?
Water and food should be changed daily, even if the budgie hasn’t touched it. A new budgie will often refuse to eat for up to a week, as it gets used to its new life. Introduce your budgie to treats before training starts.
