okay, so when we purchase, rescue, or however else we come by our pet budgies, I think it is vital to bear in mind that not all budgies want to be, or ever will be, cuddly toys. They may NEVER be the tame little feather bundles we have so set our hearts on. Before anyone goes out to obtain one of these unique and wonderful creatures, PLEASE ask yourself, ''Will I still love and care for this bird if it decides NEVER to be a cuddly, tame, handable little thing? Will I still want to give this caged, winged creature the best I can possibly give it for the rest of its life?'' If you have any doubts about this, then I would say think twice! Birds are extremely intelligent creatures, and in sooo many cases suffer neglect and abuse, oftentimes simply because the 'owner' has too high expectations of them. Yes, it IS a wonderful thing if you form a close, tight bond with your feathered creature, but if this creature decides never to become tame, you can still totally enjoy, and learn from the natural beauty of having a wild creature in your life. If you can enter in to a life which has birds in it, and be happy and content with the fact that NOT all birds will become tame, then you are guaranteed success and joy with this beautiful creature.

Anne

Very well said there! It is very true that some birds will just not want to be cuddly no matter how hard you try. Some of mine are really nice little birds and I didnt even try to train them and then some that I did try to tame, just wont.

Very well said chirpy. I have some in the outside aviary and some inside. But we love them all as they all have their own personality. One male will willingly come and eat from my hand only when he has a new lot of babies. He sits nodding his head in a sideways motion like he is saying come here and check my babies. Other times he doesnt want to know us.

Cindy

Very well said...i didn't copy any opne elses post...anyweays it is 100% true i know that it will never happen to my budgie Sunshine she is 100% evil but i still love and i think she is the cutest of them all I love all my birds!

I totally agree. Most of my budgies prefer to hang out with other budgies and not me. I have Blinkie who is tame, Buzz who is evil and bites whenever you try to pat her then there's Gherkin who comes over to sing to me when i go in the aviary to feed them. He won't let me touch him though. All my other budgies are as good as wild! But i still love them all!!!

The thing that gets me is the amount of people who buy a pet and don't bother register it with a vet or don't set up insurance/emergency funds in case of an medical emergancy.

 

This responsiablilty comes with owning a pet.

 

Both my bird are insured and are registered with a bird specialist vet, if i have any problems i call them, they know who i am, the last time i came in n if either of my birds have had any past health issues.

 

Claire

xXx

Edited March 9, 200520 yr by monsoon

very true and a great point claire! My little yellow devil cost me ?10 to buy (before i knew of the need for rescue homes) and it vets fees and upgrading to better cages, the bill has run into hundreds! Then theres a constant supply of bright new toys, repairs to damage (not a lot fortunately, (Laughing out loud)) and all sorts of hidden expenses that jump up and peck us on the purse! Would I go baack in time and not bother? Not on your life!

Anne x

I find most baby budgies are easy to tame you must get them at the six week mark because as they get older they get harder to tame.

As for rescued birds this is another story some can be hard to tame caused thru neglect and abuse by owners who don?t care.

I have an old bird I got from an old lady that died and it?s as tame as.

But I don?t think it has not got too long to go as it cannot fly anymore and in the day falls of the perch when it falls asleep.

So I have put a blanket in the bottom so it does not hurt its self when this happens.

How old I can only guess and say 12 years maybe I don?t know

But you are right some birds are hard to tame.

NOt 12 years well some yes rarely say about 5 to 8 is normal for the un educated budgie owners :bluebudgie:

okay so this is a bit sad but kinda interesting too, my uncle and aunt had a budgie but they both died, aunt from cancer and uncle from some kind of heart and lung problem but the budgie lived to be 14 years old and only passed away last year although it had tumors all over it and by the end couldnt fly or really stand anymore so had to be put down by new owners but the fact that it was 14 is amazing i thought. it could only say one sentance though, hope mine speaks more than that if it gets to 14!!!! :angel1:

Anne

have you got any sites for the rescue centres? because im thinking on getting a friend for skittle. thanks

ATD

Thankyou everyone for understanding where Im coming from xx

 

Sky, whenever I get asked for a contact address of a rescue, I could squeal with delight!!!

 

Try these two

 

http://www.safehavenparrotrefuge.co.uk/pages/home.html

and

http://www.parrot-rescue.co.uk/

 

any problems, let me know. I know both the rescues well!

Anne

Edited March 28, 200520 yr by chirpy

Why are there so many Macaws in the first link???? It's shocking!!!

chirpy do you know where abouts safehaven is in the uk? i couldnt find it on the webpage. if its within a sensible travelling distance, i would like to keep that page for future reference. maybe one day soon i will beable to help a little budgie in need

I've heard of safeheaven but I don't know where it is.

I agree!! Some bird can be tame(will sit on you ect) But still not cuddely....the hate being patted ect

I agree!! Some bird can be tame(will sit on you ect) But still not cuddely....the hate being patted ect

 

 

 

Im at the point, after much research i think a budgie is for me.. i found great cage, pellet food and good seed ect. but now im wondering.. whats the point? i dont mean this in a stupid way, what is it really you enjoy so much about your birds? so many of you are crazy for them! i planed to pick up two girls soon.. but i have put it off a little, are some of your birds good PET pets? love you and want to spend time with you and all? thanks.

If you want a 'pet' budgie you should try to get a young male budgie (about 6-8 weeks old) because they seem to be easiest to tame and the best talkers. I wouldn't get 2 females because they are more likely to fight and less likely to become tame. Start with one, tame it then if you still want another get one later on. That's what i would do anyway.

thanks! that sounds good. but, if and when i decide to get another, two males will be okay?

owners also have to see you cant just buy the bird and it will be tame it takes weeks and months it really annoys me when people say im getting a budgie can you tame it for me thats what a class mate of mine said and i thought no way if doesant want to put the effort in then i dont ether! :fear : my pets arent insured but theres a vet down the rode wich we go to 1 or2 a year for a little check up and nails done

Pixie, just off hand I cant think of the address, and my paperwork is locked in my drawer upstairs. I shall get it for you. Its down south, ether essex or berkshire I think. But I shall let you know for deffinate.

Bria, in the main, you can not beat a little budgie as a pet, they are cheeky, confident, curious, friendly.

My Snowy has never tamed up, but she is not afraid of me at all now. Chip (a 'tiel) is much calmer, and probably will become tame-ish. He was very badly abused. I had an African Grey with me who would much sooner take a chunk out of you thatn accept you, yet 5 weeks down the line I was cuddling him. You see, a lot of my birds have been from horrific circumstances.

But dont let this put you off! If you have a young, carefully reared budgie (males tend to tame up better, but hens can also be fabulous pets) you will get a fantastic little friend. Do a search on Teapot or Blinks for some idea of how amazing they can be.

its really cute when there tame shadow is very tame he can talck and all and loves cuddles :fear

I have 4 birds - none of which are what you would call 'tame'. I've not had them that long and am still working with them, (yesterday Lil came on a perch I held whilst she was out, so getting there!!) but I get lots of pleasure from them.

 

They make me smile, they're always so cheerful and happily 'burbling' away, bobbing their heads. They're so lively, and playful, and I get lots of pleasure just from watching them play with a new toy or 'discovering' that the new rope perch isn't actually that scary but is quite cool!

 

They're very active, and it makes me happy to see them enjoying life. I like buying things for them to enjoy, and I like providing them with a nice home to live in. I'm still trying to convince them that it's fun to be outside the cage, but they're gradually getting braver. Lil always comes out, she's fearless and I think she'll respond to me with time and patience.

 

If they have a big cage to play in, watching them alone will make you happy. I would like them to be friendly with me, but knowing that I'm trying to do my best for them and seeing them with their various antics etc is enough otherwise. :ausb: