problem with aggression after rehoming

[criswell]

I posted recently about finding a home for Criswell who was given to us because his owner wasn't taking care of him properly and he was getting very little attention . His cage mate had recently died and he was quite weak but recovered well during his time with me. He was with me for 11 days and he was quite tame and happy to sit on my hand to eat seeds. On Saturday we took him to his new home and he seemed quite happy when we left but later in the afternoon he started behaving very aggressively towards his new owner. He has bitten her and lunges at her as soon as she opens the cage door. We are now not sure what to do for the best for him. Do you think he will settle down or would it be better if he came back to live with me? I feel so bad for him and his new owner. Is he behaving like this because he already bonded with me in the short time he was here? I was trying to do the best for him by getting him a new home but I'm worried now that I've just caused him unnecessary stress. I will gladly give him a forever home If you think it's best for him and his new owner is happy for him to come back to me too. We just want to do the right thing for the little guy. 

[suesbird]

What a shame, sorry I can't help, someone will soon.

[starlingqueen]

He's had a lot of changes in such a short space of time. He's probably very confused and unsettled. He may settle if he's left alone to get used to his new surroundings. There could also be something he doesn't like about the new owner. Maybe they wear glasses or have a beard or something else. They could resemble someone who harmed him in the past. There is no telling what the problem could be. It could even carry on if you take him back.

[OP]

Maybe you could go back to him and see if he is aggressive towards you. That would then tell you where the problem lies. My thoughts would be that his new owner reminds him of something in his past somehow as Starlingqueen says.I wouldn't have thought it would be beard really.

[criswell]

Thank you for the replies. Criswell is now back with me and he's happily sitting on a perch pecking at his millet spray. He's behaving fine towards me and doesn't seem too unsettled by the changes. He will now be staying here with me since that seems to be what he wants to do. I'm sure I will have many more questions over the coming weeks as I'm a complete novice. I shall be doing lots of reading too.

[suesbird]

You are obviously a birdy person and Criswell knows you and trusts you. Glad he is back with you, now the fun begins. I am a bit wet at the moment, Jo decided she wanted a bath (she goes in the kitchen sink) got absolutely ringing wet and then came back and decided to dry herself of my newly washed hair!

Lots of brilliant info on here and such nice people

[jellybean]

I am so pleased too that you have taken Criswell back to live with you. I am sure he will settle in given time. People on the forum will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, we have all been novices and had to learn, just as you will.
Good luck.

[OP]

They really are funny creatures (in the unusual sense). It is strange that Criswell obviously didn't like the other person. I've heard of it in other animals but not in budgies. Having said that when I saw Whiskers for the first time Geoff was amazed that Whiskers did not jump at the bars on the opposite side of the cage when he saw me. That was what he normally did when he saw a stranger approach the cage. So, yes obviously it does happen. Glad it has all worked out and you have been adopted by a budgie.

[criswell]

Thank you, everyone. It's going to be lovely getting to know him better and learning all about him.

[Hezz]

He knew what he wanted; to stay where he was. Consider yourself blessed. Blessed by a budgie, at that; that is a treat.

[criswell]

I feel honoured that Criswell has picked me to be his person

[porthos]

they do choose us