Help - Budgie Chasing And Biting

[ultrav0xx 0]

Hi forum, would really appreciate your advice on this one.

 

My beloved pet bird of 5 years (Yoshi) scared me on Sunday evening. He was regurgitating up a clear liquid and clicking his beak, so I took him to a vet. After 3 different vet visits in less than 24hours ($$$$$$$) I was given something for parasites (this was a vet guessing) and something for bacteria (one vet looked at his droppings under a microscope and noted a kind of bacteria had high levels). Have been keeping him in a small cage in my room (he is normally in a big one with another bird) nice and warm and monitoring him. It's Thursday night now and he is going so well, no signs of vomiting since Monday 4am and trying to break out of the cage and see his friend (during the day the cages are next to each other so they can chat).

 

The problem is - I thought he'd be fine to go back in with the other bird (a baby, they've been in the same cage for almost 6 months) but as soon as I put him in there my other bird has been chasing him and stressing him out. The baby bird (named Koopa, his cere was blue to begin with but is looking more and more brown each day) is chasing him off every perch and Yoshi isn't happy at all. I'm worried the vomiting was stress related now.....

 

What do I do? Wait it out until they adjust to each others company again? Separate Yoshi again so he won't be stressed? I'm really mad at my other bird for doing this to him. It's been an hour

 

I realise that Koopa is likely a girl - is this related to female/male behaviour? Is Koopa just a jerk? Will he/she grow out of it?

Edited July 2, 2015 by ultrav0xx

[ultrav0xx 0]

Times have really changed on this forum since 2010! Where are the instant replies from KAZ and all the other regulars here?

[Drogo 0]

Seperate them immediately.

[ultrav0xx 0]

Thanks Drogo. Care to elaborate on what you think is going on?

[Drogo 0]

Birds pick on other birds they percieve as weak. Not sure why but sick and injured birds are often targeted with aggression.

[Wilsom 0]

Birds tend to target individuals they see as vulnerable. It's unclear why, but injured or unwell birds are often subject to aggression. This behavior is an intriguing aspect of avian interactions.

[jasmsa 0]

Birds tend to target others they perceive as weak, often singling out those that are sick or injured. This behavior may stem from a survival instinct, as weaker individuals can be seen as easier targets or a potential threat to the health of the flock. The aggression towards vulnerable birds could also be a way of ensuring that the stronger, healthier members of the group thrive. This natural dynamic can be tough to witness, but it's a part of how birds maintain balance within their social structures.