There is no way of telling whether this is going to become an issue. When you chose your budgie he was probably in a cage with several other birds, and will have occupied a different social niche to the one he finds himself in as joint occupier of the cage in your house. They will tend to live together very amicably, with the important proviso that at some point their thoughts are going to turn to mating. If the tools are not available, two or more birds can live happily and celibately together.
Neutering your budgies is not a good option. Such a small bird is likely to die as a result of such an operation. Hens can cohabit perfectly well, and will actually squabble slightly less than males as a rule. Factors that may upset this equilibrium include the later addition of a male to a pair of hens.
There is probably not a species in the animal kingdom that would fail to fall out in those circumstances. Come the mating season, hormones will surge and three will definitely be a crowd. The same principle applies to two males and a single female. Three females? No problem. Budgies will mix happily with other small birds, including their fellow Australians the cockatiels Nymphicus hollandicus , and many other small parrots, parakeets and lorikeets.
Zebra finches Taeniopygia guttata generally get along with budgies too. Popular pet birds that should not be kept with budgerigars include all parrots larger than cockatiels; love birds family Agapornis , which, despite their name, have been known to bite chunks out of other species; the Common Mynah bird Acridotheres tristis ; and unless you have a huge aviary canaries Serinus canaria domestica.
One important issue when keeping different species together is space, and the availability of places to escape from the noise and bustle. The birds will also need room to fly and explore every nook and cranny of the cage without constantly bumping into each other or stealing limited perching space. Any harassed bird needs somewhere to retreat until the heat dies down — a high perch, a box, a quiet corner — and this, again, requires space. If your birds are being kept in an outdoor aviary, space will be less of an issue.
Another important detail is food. Budgies and other species of cage bird have their own specific dietary requirements. All the occupants of the cage or aviary need to be catered for. Obesity and liver disease are the hazards here. Budgies and other small parrots are intelligent birds. Intelligence is a double-edged sword — it makes for a very satisfying pet, but it also makes each animal different. A budgie may be forthcoming, shy, easy going or slightly aggressive, depending on his personality.
This will always have an impact on the equilibrium of any birdcage. Tempers tend to reach a pitch when the birds are nesting. The nightmare scenario is of an easily intimidated budgie lodging with an intimidating parakeet. Have spare cages on standby. The truth is, you are unlikely to meet with any cohabiting problems; but it pays to be prepared.
Budgies and Zebra finches live alongside in their natural Australian habitat, and should get on just fine in a cage or aviary. If the budgies feel crowded, they may take it out on the finches. Before inflicting cohabitation on budgies and any finch or finch-sized bird offered via the mainstream pet trade, consult an expert on the subject of compatibility.
Species such as the Java sparrow Padda oryzivora , Nutmeg mannikin Lonchura punctulata , white-backed munia Lonchura striata and Double-barred finch Stizoptera bichenovii are fine; but there are many other species offered too, so always check.
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Sparkles99 Rollerblading along the road. How many budgies are ideal? I read somewhere on here that odd numbers of parrots are bad, so I think with my flight cage, I'll have to stick to 2, but am not sure. Bookwyrm Sprinting down the street. With budgies, even numbers are best. Odd numbers can be okay, but it's better for everyone to have a buddy. Never keep two females. That's about the only thing with gender. Two males can bond, and a male and a female can bond.
What are the dementions of your cage? Destiny Rollerblading along the road Mayor of the Avenue. Avenue Spotlight Award.
For me, the answer was fourteen budgies. But I can't guarantee that it would be the ideal number for you. For some reason, most people are not asking for appropriate stocking levels for large aviary setups. Weird, right? In most cases, I would say one or two birds per cage, unless the cage is quite substantial or the birds are tiny.
A large flight cage or small aviary can accommodate a small group of budgies. Budgies are gregarious and enjoy the company of other budgies. They usually get along well with each other and are not territorial, but they are fiesty little birds and female budgies are notoriously bossy, so disagreements do happen. Budgies can kill each other if they fight for a long time. It is expensive to keep several birds together. You will spend a lot of money on their food and toys.
And you will even spend more money on an avian pet. Therefore, you decide the number of birds you want to keep. Do not let anyone force you into buying several birds. But I think it is easy to enjoy a few birds.
You will have more time to bond with each other. You will never feel like your budgies are ignoring you. I need to touch on this topic because you might see some of your birds attacking each other and you might not know what is wrong. Budgies can attack each other for different reasons. Budgies usually fight for territories in the cage, toys, and your current birds can fight new members of the flock. It is normal for new budgies to attack each other. They are not used to each other.
That is why you should never put a new budgie in the same cage with your current budgie. It can take time for these birds to get along. Once they get along, they become close and bond with each other. Budgies are not only flock animals but they are also extremely territorial and jealous. If some budgie tries to steal their space, toys, or their close friend, the birds can attack each other. Also, some birds can fight for you, especially if you are very close to your birds.
Female budgies are protective. They will do anything to protect their eggs and their young ones. They can become extremely aggressive when another budgie comes near their eggs or chicks. A female budgie might even kill the other budgie. That is why you must put the new mother or the budgie with eggs in a different cage. Therefore, it is important to protect your birds from another, especially if you have several birds.
Should I get one or two budgies? I hope by now you know whether to get one or two budgies. I highly encourage you to take proper care of your birds whether you are getting one or two. You must keep your birds happy and fulfilled all the time.
If your budgie is happy, you will enjoy your budgie and you will have fun playing together. Can a Single Budgie Be Happy? Why Get a Single Budgie? Bond With Your Budgie There is no doubt you want to get a single budgie because you want to tame and bond with your budgie. Affordable Some people want to own a budgie, but they have read and heard that it is important to get more than one budgie. Space A single budgie does not need a lot of space.
Playing Time A single budgie needs a lot of playing time with their human owners. Bonding With Your Budgies If you want to bond with your budgies , I do not recommend you get several birds.
Available Space If your house is small, do not get multiple birds. Some Budgies Will Fight Some of these birds will not get along. Increase Your Expenses It is expensive to keep several birds together.
New Budgies Fight Each It is normal for new budgies to attack each other. Protecting their Territories Budgies are not only flock animals but they are also extremely territorial and jealous. Protect their Eggs and Young Ones Female budgies are protective.
Final Thoughts Should I get one or two budgies?
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