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B1n
05-26-2016, 12:26 AM
Hi guys, I am going to get a budgie soon, and I have read that you should only get 1 if you want it to bond with you. However (I won't do this until I have had my budgie for a while) since budgies all have different personalities, if i wanted to get another one,( for double the awsome) could i keep it in a different cage in the same room, or would they bond with each other? Is different cages enough or do they need to be in different rooms to stay separate? the reason I want to keep them apart is I have heard of budgies becoming less freindly when housed with others. ( I dont know this to be true I have no experience) Im just curious i couldnt find the answer anywhere.
Thanks in advance!

Mare
05-26-2016, 12:57 AM
I can only guess because I don't have the experience with budgies. Birds like to bond up with their own kind and if the budgie bonds up with you..it might remember you down the road but it's going to go hang out with his own kind..I'm just guessing this to be true :)

Lady
05-26-2016, 01:51 AM
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The Pinkertons
05-26-2016, 09:22 PM
I don't think you should have a problem keeping 2 Birds . Just work with both Birds consistently . Start out giving your new birds time to adjust, let them settle into your routine for about a week. Then gradually start handling in the beginning let them get used to your hands . Keeping short sessions as to not stress them to much.

B1n
05-27-2016, 03:05 PM
im looking for a cage under 60 or so maybe a little more the cheaper the better, what about these? can you find anything better on amazon?
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can you help me find the sturdiest largest cage under 60 or so?

The Pinkertons
05-27-2016, 06:39 PM
im looking for a cage under 60 or so maybe a little more the cheaper the better, what about these? can you find anything better on amazon?
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can you help me find the sturdiest largest cage under 60 or so?

I think amazon is your best bet. If you have Prime all the better.

If you are going to keep them together. I would go with a larger cage.

You may pay more in the long run. But actually, it still would be cheaper than getting 2 smaller ones. I'll help you look.
Will post as I come across one. I need some info first.

#1 = Color preference
#2 = style
#3 = your maximum budget
#4 = 1 or 2 cages.

I personally would keep them together. But of course the choice is ultimately yours :th_smile:

If you can purchase the budgies at the same time. When you put them in the new cage together, you wont have cage dominance issue. Get their new home/cage setup first. Then go get your budgies, which you may possibly afford to get since you would only be having to buy one cage! Put them in together. They'll be fine, and all the happier for it!

In my humble opinion... in all the years of keeping various species of birds, I've never had a problem with my birds not bonding with me. In fact I think they are better well adjusted ,when they have their own kind to interact with. After all they imprint with us out of default. And we are sorely lacking in the social interaction that they get from one another.

Hope this helps ! :breeders:

B1n
05-27-2016, 10:12 PM
Thanks for your help! I don't really care about color as long as it is fairly neutral and safe for the bird, style- whatever is best for the bird, my budget is as low as possible, with a max I'm hoping for 55 or under, but I will go up to 60 ish if I HAVE TO. I'm actually most comfortable with stuff 45 or under. I understand this is very limiting but it is what it is. I also want to mention I would like 1 cage not 2, but I will probably just get 1 budgie for now, and later on (a while) I could get another and it's own cage, I have decided I want to start with 1 since I haven't had a parrot for a long time, I know it would be better to get them at the same time but it will work out.
Thanks The Pinkertons! And everyone!

B1n
05-27-2016, 10:19 PM
I also will need to find some good budgie toys to keep my new budgie occupied, could I get enough toys for 30$? I guess I will need a perch, a swing/rope, some chewable ring things, or anything else you think would be best ( all on amazon) again is 30 enough? And I will Need some seed and pellets, and budgie treats, I would like to, with budgie and all, stay close to 100 to 120. If these are unreasonable expectations let me know!

The Pinkertons
05-28-2016, 05:33 AM
I also will need to find some good budgie toys to keep my new budgie occupied, could I get enough toys for 30$? I guess I will need a perch, a swing/rope, some chewable ring things, or anything else you think would be best ( all on amazon) again is 30 enough? And I will Need some seed and pellets, and budgie treats, I would like to, with budgie and all, stay close to 100 to 120. If these are unreasonable expectations let me know!OK WILL DO, LET 'S SEE WHAT WE CAN DO TOGEATHER :th_smile:

The Pinkertons
05-28-2016, 09:45 PM
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B1n
05-29-2016, 05:39 PM
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I was thinking this unless you think the Kaytee birdcage has enough room, that would save 5 bucks. What do you think? The price difference isn't much so which is better?

The Pinkertons
05-29-2016, 06:55 PM
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I was thinking this unless you think the Kaytee birdcage has enough room, that would save 5 bucks. What do you think? The price difference isn't much so which is better? I think you made a wise choice. In the long run cheap is expensive ...let say you buy the one that is $5.00 less.

Then later on you you realize that it doesn't' fulfill your needs. So now, you to have purchase the other one, that was only 5 bucks more ...

Now that cage is costing you over $50.00. But on the flip side, it's always good to have an extra smaller cage handy for Veterinary visits, travel ,or temporary housing for whatever reason. Either way, your on the right track .

Doing your research is Key to keeping a happy, healthy, Companion Bird, Once you have decided on housing for your future Budgie . We can discuss proper diet and potential toys. :th_wink:

P.S. this is the fun part,.

Take Care , Suzanne

B1n
05-29-2016, 07:57 PM
I'm going to sit on it, and stay on Craigslist just a little longer. So do you thing one is going to be more durable? The 41 dollar cage is larger but it might be flimsier.
Thanks for all your help Suzanne!

The Pinkertons
05-29-2016, 08:16 PM
I'm going to sit on it, and stay on Craigslist just a little longer. So do you thing one is going to be more durable? The 41 dollar cage is larger but it might be flimsier.
Thanks for all your help Suzanne! OK no problem. If you have pet stores in your area, check out in person. if you can . I'm sure you will make the right choice !:th_smile:

B1n
05-29-2016, 09:41 PM
I have one more question,
I am going to start with one budgie, but when or if I get another I will cage them separately. I read somewhere that if you have them separate in different cages, instead of ignoring each other they will eventually go to the cage wall closest to the other bird and call for them, and be stressed out, do you think this would happen, or could budgies be separate while still seeing each other? And go on with life and bond with me?

The Pinkertons
05-30-2016, 05:55 AM
I think they will bond with you if kept together.

Even if you keep them separate, you still need to train them on a consistent bases.

Since you are planning on only getting one for the time being. Work on training one at a time.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I personally would prefer to keep them together.
The only time I would separate, is if they didn't get along.

I don't think that would be an issue with only 2 Budgies, in an adequately sized cage. But again the choice is ultimately yours.

You could keep the cages side by side. That would help them from getting stressed.

Parrothanos
09-05-2019, 09:54 AM
I think they will both do fine in that cage. For something more sturdier, try Prevue Bird cages ([Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks])