How long to leave him to settle?

[blade100]

I was wondering how long should you leave new budgie to settle into his new home?
i got cedric yesterday and I have been getting him out and holding him,he's also flown around the lounge twice.
am I moving too soon? 
Hes 5 months old.

thanks, Amy 

[blade100]

I have another question   

Do you think budgies do better in pairs? 
I feel sorry for cedric alone in his cage. Would he benefit from a mate? 
Originally I wanted one male so that I could train up and get him super tame just like how my bobby was. Bobby could talk but he couldn't fly at all.

If I did get company for cedric I'd prefer another male but would they fight? And would I need to do introductions or put the newbie straight into cedrics cage?


Thanks Amy. 

[Deleted]

Getting a cage mate really depends on you...If you stay out of the house for too long, consider getting Cedric a cage mate. And budgies are social creatures, so if you let the other male get used to Cedric, they'll be chirping

[blade100]

This is the thing I mean he's not really chirped much only the odd chirp here and there.
I work 2 nights a week so I'm in most of the day apart from visiting family or food shopping.

[mizloco]

I had single budgies when I was young and they just didn't really do much or make much noise. I now have two males and they are so happy together and make loads of noise and fun. I now look back and feel sorry for my old budgie.

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[blade100]

When you say loads of noise how noisy? My hubby wants to know? He's a funny one when it comes to noise.

also did you just put yours straight in with your other male? And do they fight?

 

[birdguhl]

See - 'confession time' thread re putting them straight in...

Re how males get on - really great in my experience. From what others say hens are much more tricky.

A friend has a male and a female and he says they bicker constantly like his parents.

Another consideration is whether you want baby budgies in future.

[mizloco]

They just chatter to each other, you get used to it. I got them at the same time but others have integrated new budgies into their flocks. My two don't fight at all other than playing they get on great.

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[blade100]

Lol at the confession thread.
ok so I def do not want babies so I will look into a male friend for cedric.

[sarah*glittergirl2212]

Spend some time with Cedric first and train him up as this will help if you get a second bird later. He is new to you so you won't get a proper indication of his personality yet, some budgies can take weeks or months to settle in a new home depending on the bird's temperament, your input and many other variable factors. Getting the best from your budgie is all about patience and perseverance but the time put in is worth the effort when you have a fantastic pet to show for it!

[Hezz]

You will not have babies just from getting a female. They will not breed unless you supply them with a nest-box. Very occasionally you will get a hen who is a determined layer who will lay eggs regardless, but the general rule is that without a nest-box a cock and hen are fine together.

[The Bird Junky]

Re...ADDING A NEW BIRD TO AN OCCUPIED CAGE 

Hi. Just a reminder... 

Before introducing new birds, quarantine them, in a separate 

room. Adding any new birds into a cocks cage is usually not a big 

problem, but there is always the exception. 

Adding new birds of either sex into a cage with a resident hen is 

something not to be taken lightly. 

Hens are often very territorial & have been known to injure or kill 

new birds of either sex introduced into their cage space. 

One suggested way round this problem is to place both cages of

old & new birds close together for a few days after the 

quarantine period & let the birds get to know each other. 

Fly around together several times under supervision, to see how 

they get on.  

If they seem to get on well you can try them in the one cage, 

but prepare for the fact that some may never get on together in 

the same cage...B.J. 

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I have a single bird in a cage and 5 in an aviary. When I first got my caged bird he was quiet for a good week until he gradually settled down. I felt sorry for him too but now he is a happy little boy who loves to sing and play. Budgies make a lot of noise either together or alone. Wait until he's settled and you have the football on, he will make a right noise. 2 birds will make twice as much noise only they will do it all the time.

[blade100]

Fortunately I hate football and so does my hubby!

I have decided against getting another. I want cedric as tame as possible and I need to bond with him so ill keep him on his own.
I do feel guilty him being alone but I only work 2 nights a week so I can spend lots of time with him.

He's actually chirping as I type this, lol.

I keep offering my finger to him and he steps onto it.