Sparky and Pebbles fight over the food and the swing and when ever they are ontop of the cage, Pebbles is minding her own business and then Sparky he is older 6 months old, pecks at her. Why is this? Is Sparky jelouse?

How big is your cage?

Do you have more then one food dish for them?

 

The reason sparky may be pecking her, is he is showing her that he is boss.

Sparky and Pebbles fight over the food and the swing and when ever they are ontop of the cage, Pebbles is minding her own business and then Sparky he is older 6 months old, pecks at her. Why is this? Is Sparky jelouse?

No, I would say that Sparky is exercising his authority and showing Pebbles who is boss! Bullying does exist in the budgie world and even in a big aviary a 'pecking order' is established. :rofl:

 

birluv does have a point though, are you sure their cage is big enough for the two of them. The squabbling could be caused because they don't have enough personal space.

Sparky is 6 months so I am assuming that he is going or going to be going through his first molt which can cause frustration he may be trying to get her to breed with him.

 

D you keep the cage covered for 10-12 hours at least? If not make sure you do give them that cover time and if you already do you may want to increase it to 12-14 hours for a couple weeks this will help reduce some hormonal behaviors. It sounds hormonal to me personally which in turn is bullying.

Edited January 14, 201015 yr by Elly

Sparky is 6 months so I am assuming that he is going or going to be going through his first molt which can cause frustration he may be trying to get her to breed with him.D you keep the cage covered for 10-12 hours at least? If not make sure you do give them that cover time and if you already do you may want to increase it to 12-14 hours for a couple weeks this will help reduce some hormonal behaviors. It sounds hormonal to me personally which in turn is bullying.

Yes Sparky is molting, i am not sure if pebbls is a girl or not yet. can babies still mate?? My cage is small but i leave the door open all the time im home alot so i watch them I am looking for a bigger cage i found a couple on the internet that i like i just have to save up. which is hard cos i dont have a job yet and on pension. Looking for work though. part time. I dont have a credit card or debt card mum does though so i give her the money to buy. I just gotta email the seller for the cage to see how big the bar space is. I want one on trolly so i can wheel them outside in the sun and shade. Thanks everyone for all your advice!p.s i dont keep them coverd cos its hot here....

How big is your cage?Do you have more then one food dish for them?The reason sparky may be pecking her, is he is showing her that he is boss.

i only have one food dish but going to get another one today. I also handle Pebbles alot more then Sparky he dosnt like it.Could that be the reason too? Jelousey?

You should keep them covered at night no matter if it is hot or not it gives them a sense that it is time for bed and ready to settle, I believe if you took a light sheet and covered them for 10-12 hours you would see a difference, I believe your bird is hormonal and expecting the other one to mate and that could become worse because the bird is frustrated. I do advise covering and getting a bigger cage which is already on your agenda.

You should keep them covered at night no matter if it is hot or not it gives them a sense that it is time for bed and ready to settle, I believe if you took a light sheet and covered them for 10-12 hours you would see a difference, I believe your bird is hormonal and expecting the other one to mate and that could become worse because the bird is frustrated. I do advise covering and getting a bigger cage which is already on your agenda.

 

Thank you Elly, im getting my cage soon. and will cover the cage when i get my new cage. They wont go inside the cage and when they do and when i get near to shut the door they fly out of the cage, they arnt tame yet... taking progress. Hugs

You should keep them covered at night no matter if it is hot or not it gives them a sense that it is time for bed and ready to settle, I believe if you took a light sheet and covered them for 10-12 hours you would see a difference, I believe your bird is hormonal and expecting the other one to mate and that could become worse because the bird is frustrated. I do advise covering and getting a bigger cage which is already on your agenda.

 

Thank you Elly, im getting my cage soon. and will cover the cage when i get my new cage. They wont go inside the cage and when they do and when i get near to shut the door they fly out of the cage, they arnt tame yet... taking progress. Hugs

That is what my last budgie was like at the beginning before l tamed him.