Hi,

I bought what was suppose to be a bonded pair of budgies only to find out tonight

that they are really brother and sister.I have had them for a couple of months and they are over a year old.

They are not close or try to breed.

They have being quartined as all my 6 birds have.

I have 2 extra males that are not related so was wondering if i decide to breed if i could take her

brother out of her cage and put another male in?

Thanks.

Edited December 21, 200618 yr by budgieowner

There should be no problem with that. All newly introduced pairs have a settling in period where they establish who's boss....or an "I was here first thing". Sometimes it pays to rearrange the cage just before the introduction so the resident bird would be less territorial to the newcomer.

I think you will be okay.

There should be no problem with that. All newly introduced pairs have a settling in period where they establish who's boss....or an "I was here first thing". Sometimes it pays to rearrange the cage just before the introduction so the resident bird would be less territorial to the newcomer.

I think you will be okay.

 

 

 

Hi,

Thank you very much.

Should i remove her brother from the cage and just put the other male in her cage or put her in the other

males cage?

Thanks.

I would introduce them outside the cage. If you have the cages and room, I would take her brother out, leave her in the cage alone for a week or so, then add her to the other male's cage. Only to get her used to not sharing a cage with what has been her "mate" all this time. She may be more accepting of another male that way. If they are not really bonded and more buddies, the transition will be easier for them both. I assume all the cages are in the same room so all your birds have eye and ear contact with each other. If not, don't leave her in solitary confinement. I wouldn't add the male to her cage. The male will probably be eager for company, whereas females may not take kindly to having "their" territory invaded.

I would introduce them outside the cage. If you have the cages and room, I would take her brother out, leave her in the cage alone for a week or so, then add her to the other male's cage. Only to get her used to not sharing a cage with what has been her "mate" all this time. She may be more accepting of another male that way. If they are not really bonded and more buddies, the transition will be easier for them both. I assume all the cages are in the same room so all your birds have eye and ear contact with each other. If not, don't leave her in solitary confinement. I wouldn't add the male to her cage. The male will probably be eager for company, whereas females may not take kindly to having "their" territory invaded.

 

 

Hi,

Thanks.Yes they are all in the same room.I will try that thank you.

Sould i put her brother in with one of the extra males or put him in a cage by himself.Won`t he really be upset without his sister?Even though they are not close.I did see him preening her once.

Thanks.

He should be fine in a cage with another male. Most males are very accepting of company, no matter what the sex of the bird. Just make sure they have enough room. There may be a few squabbles if the older males are very territorial of their cage, so keep a close watch on them at first. It will be easier if they are all used to being in each others cages anyway. Do you let them all out at the same time? If not, maybe start to for a week or so before beginning to move them around. Keep the cages open so they can all explore. It might help ease any territorial issues you may be unaware of. If you are worried about it and have a suitable extra cage, by all means put him by himself. Whatever will be safest for your birds - you know them best.

He should be fine in a cage with another male. Most males are very accepting of company, no matter what the sex of the bird. Just make sure they have enough room. There may be a few squabbles if the older males are very territorial of their cage, so keep a close watch on them at first. It will be easier if they are all used to being in each others cages anyway. Do you let them all out at the same time? If not, maybe start to for a week or so before beginning to move them around. Keep the cages open so they can all explore. It might help ease any territorial issues you may be unaware of. If you are worried about it and have a suitable extra cage, by all means put him by himself. Whatever will be safest for your birds - you know them best.

 

 

Thank you very much.