My Budgie Thinks He Is A Statue

[Lesley Carr 0]

I have kept Budgie all my life  as pets and have had no problems with any of them, they have all become part of the family. After the death of my last budgie who died one week before his 14^th birthday I purchased a new budgie who was finger trained at time of purchase.  The problem is my budgie is terrified of absolute everything.  We have had him for a year and we are no further forward now than the day we got him with his training.  He only want to stay on his cage and will come on your finger but will not stay on it if you go away from his cage.  He does not play with anything and sits still most of the day.  He is eating and drinking okay and preens himself okay but does nothing else.  In the morning, he is his most active.  We open the cage and he comes out and sits on the top of his cage that is it.  He has never tried to take a bath either.  Any ideas?   

[Skye Lily 0]

Is he alone in his cage? That may be part of the problem, that he doesn't have anything to do.

Sorry for the late reply!

Edited April 21, 2019 by Skye Lily
Forgot something

[AutumnLeaves 0]

That was how my youngest budgie Skylar acted. Skylar wasn't finger trained, though. I've had him for three years now, and it took two of those years to hand train him. He was exactly like that, super anxious and didn't like to ever be out of his cage. I had another bird when I got Skylar though, and that made all the difference. I would definitely suggest getting two birds. It will calm your budgie down if the two get along. And I agree with Skye Lily that you should get your feathered friend some more toys to play with. 

[Flickatchu 0]

Birds have personalities. It is just him being him. I've had budgies whom inspire of having several other birds around never really socialized with them or me. I'd suggest leave it be or get the bird a pair. 

[Lesley Carr 0]

Thanks everyone.  I did get him a friend which has helped a lot.  Still does not play but follows the other budgie about like a shadow which is better than being a statue. ?

[joisie 0]

Birds exhibit distinct personalities; it's simply their individual nature. I've had budgies who, despite being around other birds, never really engaged socially with them or me. My suggestion would be to let it be or consider getting the bird a companion.

 

[CyberDoc 0]

After getting the last two budgies upping the wing count to twelve the activity of all my budgerigars raised.

I suggest everyone to test if six budgies is the best minimum for flocking birds like Melopsittacus Undulatus!

[Robert_Julius 0]

Birds have unique personalities by nature. I've had budgies in South Africa that remained unsocial despite being around other birds and people. My advice is to either let the bird be or consider getting it a companion.

[CyberDoc 0]

Too much (for human)!

I have now 15 budgerigars.

The main difference is that now even the females sing!

[marksallen 0]

That's wonderful to hear that you have 15 budgerigars now! It's quite interesting that even the females are singing. Female budgerigars singing is relatively rare compared to males, but it's a delightful behavior to observe. Enjoy the melodies from your flock!

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[CyberDoc 0]

Cinnamon went to Heaven 6.6.

[Sassa Status Check 0]

It sounds like your budgie is behaving as if he's a statue, possibly staying very still or posing in a way that resembles a statue. This could be a quirky behavior or a sign that he's feeling particularly calm or relaxed. Srd Status check

[psirav 0]

If your budgie thinks he’s a statue, he might be standing very still, possibly with his eyes half-closed, as if he's frozen in place. This behavior could be due to a variety of reasons, such as feeling secure and relaxed in his environment, or simply being calm and content. It's usually a sign that your budgie feels safe and comfortable. However, if this behavior is accompanied by other signs of distress or health issues, it might be worth consulting an avian vet. PSIRA Verification

Edited August 19 by psirav

[oscar 0]

If your budgie thinks he is a statue, it likely means he's engaging in a behavior known as "freezing" or "standing still" for extended periods. This could be a sign of curiosity, alertness, or even stress. Budgies sometimes adopt this stance when observing their surroundings or when they feel threatened. It’s important to ensure your budgie's environment is comfortable and secure, with plenty of stimulation and social interaction. If the behavior persists or is accompanied by other signs of distress, it might be worth consulting an avian veterinarian to rule out any health concerns. Spur Menu