Hi Everyone, I have a 9 month old girl budgie girl named Sam. I bought her because I'm 44, single and wanted company at home. We have the best relationhip and she has turned out to be one of the best things in my life and I love her loads. She has loads of toys and I spoil her as much as I can. Obviously I work so I can't be with her all the time..... then again... who can.

 

Recently I made the decision to get her a mate because she is lonely when I'm not around. She's found all the mirrors in my house and hangs off them, looking at herself, tapping her image with her beak and chatting to herself. Where I live, there are alot of different birds outside. She goes flying around the place, talking to them. She gets very excited when they area around. She lives in the house and sleeps in her cage.

 

This weekend just past, I bought a 12 week old boy who I have called Jack. He's a lovely little thing. Sam knew almost immedately that there was another bird in the house and is beside herself trying to get to him.

 

I'm planning on getting both looked at by the vet because to: Sam has not been well and needs to go back for her final check-up to make sure she's okay (I have been beside myself with worry) and because Jack is new, I want to get him checked out to make sure he's not carrying anything.

 

I have asked this question before but I'm really scared I have made the wrong decision. If I put these 2 together, I know my relationship with Sam will change but will she want to have a relationship with me or will she just want to be with him? What can I do to help prevent losing her; things going pear-shaped.

 

I know this is a hard one to answer but it's 2am in the morning, I can't sleep and I feel really sick!! It's difficult being 1 person; trying to get to know a new bird and keeping the old one satisfied; not letting Sam get jealous; keeping them apart.; spending time with both birds separately.

 

1 have a 1 month period cooling off period where I can take Jack back which is really nice of the breeder.

 

I really would appreciate any concerns, any ideas anyone has; any stories of your own on this; any comments; any helpful hints of what I can do to go down the right track.

 

I need to get this right or I could really stuff everything up.

I'm pretty sure just about all "experienced budgie owners" on this discussion board will be able to tell you that they have had a great relationship with two or more birds together. The dynamics can even be quite fun at times.

 

Given that you're out all day@work and you do worry about Sam (sounds like you really love her), you should feel confident that having Jack with her if the right way to go... It's a philosophical thing, but I believe that you must always keep two birds together for each other's company. Otherwise, poor little things don't have any company and can feel quite lonely if an owner is out all day.

 

It sounds like a good move to have both checked up by an Avian vet. Especially if Sam is looking sick. The thing to remember is that budgies hide illness, so if she's starting to show it, she could potentially be really sick. Best book the appt today just to be sure...

 

You can also have plenty of single budgie-person time with 2 budgies. I think that you'll also find it interesting to learn about their different personalities.. Good luck with Sam and Jack and let us all know how you go at the vet (or if you need an avian vet contact).

 

 

 

Hi Everyone, I have a 9 month old girl budgie girl named Sam. I bought her because I'm 44, single and wanted company at home. We have the best relationhip and she has turned out to be one of the best things in my life and I love her loads. She has loads of toys and I spoil her as much as I can. Obviously I work so I can't be with her all the time..... then again... who can.

 

Recently I made the decision to get her a mate because she is lonely when I'm not around. She's found all the mirrors in my house and hangs off them, looking at herself, tapping her image with her beak and chatting to herself. Where I live, there are alot of different birds outside. She goes flying around the place, talking to them. She gets very excited when they area around. She lives in the house and sleeps in her cage.

 

This weekend just past, I bought a 12 week old boy who I have called Jack. He's a lovely little thing. Sam knew almost immedately that there was another bird in the house and is beside herself trying to get to him.

 

I'm planning on getting both looked at by the vet because to: Sam has not been well and needs to go back for her final check-up to make sure she's okay (I have been beside myself with worry) and because Jack is new, I want to get him checked out to make sure he's not carrying anything.

 

I have asked this question before but I'm really scared I have made the wrong decision. If I put these 2 together, I know my relationship with Sam will change but will she want to have a relationship with me or will she just want to be with him? What can I do to help prevent losing her; things going pear-shaped.

 

I know this is a hard one to answer but it's 2am in the morning, I can't sleep and I feel really sick!! It's difficult being 1 person; trying to get to know a new bird and keeping the old one satisfied; not letting Sam get jealous; keeping them apart.; spending time with both birds separately.

 

1 have a 1 month period cooling off period where I can take Jack back which is really nice of the breeder.

 

I really would appreciate any concerns, any ideas anyone has; any stories of your own on this; any comments; any helpful hints of what I can do to go down the right track.

 

I need to get this right or I could really stuff everything up.

Keep your new bird in quarentine for 30 days even with a vet approval this ensures that any illness that is not showing up is not given to your new bird. It is actually said to quarentine any new bird for at least 90 days but since most can't wait at least 30 days.

 

During this time I would work on bonding with your new bird and continuing the same routine your older bird. When you introduce them as I did with my 2 I did it gradually. First it was only out of the cage and they were not housed together, and then in a few days later I did house them together but only during the day and then finally at night.

 

Some people chose to just put them in straight away I felt a gradual process with fairer for my older bird who's house it was first. Continue the same routine with your older bird with bonding and continue as well with the new bird.

 

Your bird's personality will change there is no doubt but it doesn't mean he will ignore you by any means. Pretty doesn't ignore me when I intro Merlin was there a change yes.

 

Remember time spent is time well earned , and with that in mine you continue with what you are doing and the new bird will become a part of the bonding process with your older bird.

Thanks for the info. That's great. I really appreciate everything I read on this website.

 

I don't have much experience with budgies and what you all say in answering each others questions and the chat that I read is tremendously helpful.

your welcome :budgiedance:, that is what we are here for. I started with this forum in 05 of Sept and I remember not knowing anything. I continued to read and I also received alot of help on this forum and I learned and learned :yellowhead:

:budgiedance: You have been given great advice. I never have had just a "single" bird as I am away at work a lot, am single as well, and never wanted anybody to be lonely. Used to leave the radio on for company too but my Mother downstairs in the in-law suite complains about it but that's another option. Give them each their "own" time and introduce them gradually after quarantine. Even if they NEVER get along together (like a couple of mine), I am sure they would be very happy residing in different cages, side by side. Good Luck! :yellowhead: