Folmes
11-15-2015, 05:14 PM
Hey guys, I have a question about parakeets/budgies. :3
So, here's my situation: I currently have 2 parakeets, Link (Male, around 5 years) and Zelda (Female, also around 5 years), who have been together for 4 years. My friend asked me to take (adopt) her 2 parakeets, Lorie (Male, around 9 or 10 years, has had his leg broken a few years ago) and Roku (Male, around 6 years). She's had them for several years, but doesn't want the responsibilities any longer and asked me to take them from her. I'm thinking of taking them off her hands because I have a large cage that can hold up to 3 more parakeets comfortably (It's a pretty large cage. Here's a link to it if you're wondering: LINK ([Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks])). I also have a cockatiel in an identical cage next to my current parakeets. He seems to like the company of the 2 current birds.
Also, none of the parakeets are trained. They don't bite anymore, and eat millet out of my hand, but they don't step up. I think that makes it a little harder to bond the 4 parakeets. I can open their cages in my room (safely) and let them explore and bond with the two new birds. I'm not sure if this information helps, but I thought I'd mention it. cx
My main question is, how do I introduce all 4 parakeets together? I'm a little concerned because the 2 pairs have been together for such a long time, is it wise to take my friend's 2 birds?
Thanks guys! :)
So, here's my situation: I currently have 2 parakeets, Link (Male, around 5 years) and Zelda (Female, also around 5 years), who have been together for 4 years. My friend asked me to take (adopt) her 2 parakeets, Lorie (Male, around 9 or 10 years, has had his leg broken a few years ago) and Roku (Male, around 6 years). She's had them for several years, but doesn't want the responsibilities any longer and asked me to take them from her. I'm thinking of taking them off her hands because I have a large cage that can hold up to 3 more parakeets comfortably (It's a pretty large cage. Here's a link to it if you're wondering: LINK ([Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks])). I also have a cockatiel in an identical cage next to my current parakeets. He seems to like the company of the 2 current birds.
Also, none of the parakeets are trained. They don't bite anymore, and eat millet out of my hand, but they don't step up. I think that makes it a little harder to bond the 4 parakeets. I can open their cages in my room (safely) and let them explore and bond with the two new birds. I'm not sure if this information helps, but I thought I'd mention it. cx
My main question is, how do I introduce all 4 parakeets together? I'm a little concerned because the 2 pairs have been together for such a long time, is it wise to take my friend's 2 birds?
Thanks guys! :)