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Post by lizb on Aug 6, 2012 14:09:32 GMT
Hi everyone I am thinking about getting Winnie a friend but not till September time as I am on holiday my mum is comin to look after my dogs and Winnie while I am away. Thinking about a male but I don't mind really just a few questions What ages would I get? The same as Winnie or does it not matter I understand there is a month separation due to passing illness etc ? Is this the case What would u do in introducing them to each other etc
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Post by Hezz on Aug 7, 2012 1:41:50 GMT
Hey Liz. Male or female, doesn't matter, you're right. Age? Not an issue again. But younger is better for you - easier to train. Winnie is still a baby herself, so the age difference isn't going to be huge anyway. Quarantine is a wise thing to do. And yes a month is a standard length of time.
Once your new bird's quarantine time is over, to firstly introduce the two birds, bring the two cages close together so they can see and talk to each other. If that seems to be going well, let them out together but with your supervision. If all is still going well and they immediately become friends, let them socialise for a few days, always with you supervising. If and when you are ready for them to share a cage, it would be really good if this were a new one that neither bird knows but that is probably not going to happen, so the next best thing is to take everything out of the biggest cage - cleaning day is a good time to do this as the cage and perches,toys etc are all clean and fresh, and rearrange the cage so it doesn't resemble either bird's home. A few new toys at this stage helps make for a new look too. This is all just so one bird doesn't feel as though it's personal space (being the cage) has been invaded by the new-comer. If both birds feel they are going into somewhere new, they are less likely to become territorial over their cage and start to fight.
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Post by budgiefriend on Aug 7, 2012 3:00:08 GMT
I bet Winnie would love to have a new friend. Hezz has given you great advice. You will have so much fun.
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
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Post by Bird Junky on Aug 7, 2012 10:13:12 GMT
Hi it has long been found it is safer to introduce a hen into a cocks cage, hens are far more territorial than cocks A resident cock sees a hen as an extra toy & she's welcome. A hen is very protective of her personal space & will usually escalate any little disagreement into a battle where the cock could be hurt. Two hens are worst. Swapping a hens toys etc, around will only act as a distraction for a few days. If you get a baby you've no sex guarantee.
So my advice is get a cock. Put your hen into the smaller cage for the quarantine period (1month). Set your new cock up in the big cage. Then introduce the birds to each other as Hezz suggests.....
Why does Winnie need a friend she's got you & your Mom? .....B.J.
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Post by lizb on Aug 7, 2012 11:38:51 GMT
Thank u for ya advise and it make sense. On reading many threads and books etc I personally believe that they should be kept with a friend. I can clearly see that she wants company which I am happy to give as I am at home but he. I leave the room she starts to screech and is glued to the front of the cage till I come back also she is constantly callin to birds outside and birds on the tv. I can offer her a lot of time but not 24 -7 It my own fault for not reading up on this before I got her and should have got two in the first Place on gaining this knowledge I feel they should be kept in pairs or groups.
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
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Post by Bird Junky on Aug 7, 2012 15:48:11 GMT
Hi OK, but don't put them in the same cage until your certain of the out come. Keep cages close so they can talk to each other & play together during fly time.. B.J.
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Post by lizb on Aug 7, 2012 18:36:38 GMT
I defo will not put them in until I am happy I have winnies old cage to put the other in . I am thinking about gettin a show bird not to show but they look lovely I understand thy r dif etc
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Jul 21, 2012 17:20:14 GMT
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Post by sweetie on Aug 7, 2012 19:23:22 GMT
Good luck liz make sure you get lOts of pics up here when you find your new baby x
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Post by lizb on Aug 7, 2012 19:32:46 GMT
I will do cant decide what or were to get one from as there is no deals of any kind were is live. It's all farm animals here lol !!! Sweetie is a lovely bird btw u got ya self a rare gem. As for Winnie she just went to the toliet down my mirror in the living room ewwwww !
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 7, 2012 19:41:49 GMT
I am glad I decided to get 2 its lovely watching them interact with each other. I was watching them this morning and Sunny was swinging away then Alfie went and pushed him off even though there are two swings. ;D But they do seem to be sitting together a lot and kissing . must be gay lol
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Post by skysmum on Aug 7, 2012 21:14:49 GMT
This is just personnel experience, i would go for a boy, although your little one is just a baby, girls can, as the others have said, be a bit territorial.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 7, 2012 21:32:29 GMT
I think Budgies are just like chocolate .. you just can`t have one lol
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Post by budgiefriend on Aug 8, 2012 0:46:19 GMT
I can't believe the little princess Winnie pooped on the mirror. What a character!
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Post by Shirls on Aug 13, 2012 8:35:55 GMT
What brilliant advice Hezz - I never would have thought of moving everything in the cage to make it new for both birds. Very clever!!
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Aug 8, 2012 14:57:17 GMT
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Post by wingz4thingz on Aug 13, 2012 11:06:53 GMT
hi lizb, it's nice that you are thinking about what's best for the budgie and whether she would like a friend. Personally, though, it depends on what you want form the bird. If you want Winnie to bond to you, don't get another bird just yet. Chances are she will bond to the other bird and not to you. If she is bonded to you, then you could think about getting another bird, as often you can have a bird that is tame with its owner and gets on well with other birds as well. So I would wait until you have definitely built up trust with her. If you are hoping to breed them then obviously get a male but I don't think that's what you had in mind. If you don't mind her not being tame, then get another bird for her to keep her company. I don't think age really matters although the same age would probably be best. Sex also doesn't really matter, but if you get another hen be sure to keep them in different cages because two hens have been known to fight! Often it's the females who are the aggressive ones and not the males! However, if you do decide to get one, you may not end up with a very cuddly, or interactive bird, but if you dn't mind that then go ahead! Although it is not impossible to train two birds, but it is much more difficult. Good luck!
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