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Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / December 2007What Should I do?
Not long ago, due to my own stupdity, I lost one of my parakeets; the cage was left open when I placed it outside on my porch, purely by accident. The one bird that was not clipped got out (well, they both did; but I was able to get the other one, the one that was clipped, back into the cage). At least, I feel, that the bird maybe able to survive in the wild, but this would be an academic question and one for interpretation and analysis well beyond the scope of my own abilities. But, for the immediate future, I feel as though my now lone bird lacks a friend. I can take this in two different perspectives: I can see if the bird will bond with me, or I can get another bird. Which one of these would be the best solution, given the needs of the bird placed first? Thanks. I would appreciate anyone's opinion. Mark > Not long ago, due to my own stupdity, I lost one of my parakeets; the > cage was left open when I placed it outside on my porch, purely by [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Thanks. I would appreciate anyone's opinion. Either way is fine, Mark; it's your call. The lone budgie will adjust. Keep in mind that if you do get another budgie, there is no guarantee that the two will get along at all. In fact, it is a reasonable possibility that the new budgie would be seen as an intruder. Then again, they may bond like a molecular adhesive. There is just no way to know. What is likely, though, is that the lone budgie will increasingly want to interact with you and form a bond.  SignatureDave www.davebbq.com Dave et al: I certainly understand that there are too many variables involved to make a distinct decision concerning this dilemma in which I find myself; however, I have had this bird now (this is, in fact, the first one I purchased; the other one, the one that 'got away, was introduced within a week afterwards, and he actually became the dominant one of the two) for about two or three months. I am growing extremely perplexed concerning my own interactions with this (now) lone bird. It is always scared of me. I am afraid to put my hand into the cage, as it always seems to "go crazy," jumping and flying about, as if I am an aggressor. So, do I just "go for it," and take it out of the cage, and try to bond with it by holding it, or permitting the bird to experience the environment outside of its cage, or is there something else I can do to grow closer to this bird. I know that if I continue on the course I am on now, it will probably never change; although that is an extremely academic statement. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Mark > > Not long ago, due to my own stupdity, I lost one of my parakeets; the > > cage was left open when I placed it outside on my porch, purely by [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > - Show quoted text - > Dave et al: > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Mark You may want to read the numerous posts on this topic, many in answer to your early questions. You are an aggressor when you put your hand into a frightened bird's cage. I'm so sorry that you didn't opt for a wing trim on the bird that is now surely doomed to death unless he is lucky enough to be found by someone who can capture and care for him. I'll keep this short so that the most important message can be assimilated. Patience. Pray for it. Practice it. You destroy progress when you lose it. Finally; don't get another bird. What you are looking for, you already have if you will nurture it to trust you. Patience. SignatureSincerely, Joanne If it's right for you, then it's right, . . . . . for you!!! http://www.jobird.com Wonders of Western Washington Video collection: http://www.jobird.com/private/wondersindex.htm > Keep in mind that if you do get another budgie, there's no guarantee that the > two will get along at all. There is just no way to know. When we unexpectedly ourselves with a single, very lonely 'keet and sought to get him a "brother", the shop that we went to told us that they had a "buddy rule"; they would not sell us another bird until we brought ours in and allowed them to pair them up in a cage together at the store for 48-72 hours to see how well they got along. (Actually, the two little fellas bonded so strongly and instantaneously that the pet shop people waived the observation after less than half a day.) As a result, we now have a couple of "birds of a feather" who are as inseparable as two peas in a pod. - Dr Strangemonde >When we unexpectedly ourselves with a single, very lonely 'keet and >sought to get him a "brother", the shop that we went to told us that [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >the two little fellas bonded so strongly and instantaneously that the >pet shop people waived the observation after less than half a day.) Wow, I would never have taken my healthy keet into a bird shop where there could possibly be sick birds. I'm surprised they'd expose all their birds to a strange bird whose health could be compromised. And what if they hadn't gotten along and chewed each other's feet or beaks off while they were in a cage together? I prefer to bring the new birds into my home, keep them apart yet in hearing distance for a couple weeks, then introduce them in a large bird room where they can escape from each other if necessary. We've had 8 parakeets over the past 10 years and luckily never had a problem with them not getting along. I prefer to bring the > new birds into my home, keep them apart yet in hearing distance for a > couple weeks, then introduce them in a large bird room where they can > escape from each other if necessary. Sadly, the reason we ended up with with one lonely bird in the first place was because my girlfriend had totally botched the above procedure when bringing our beloved Yummi a new 'keet "brother". Somehow she managed to totally force the new bird on him and he bolted out the door the next time a neighbor popped in to visit. - Dr S >Not long ago, due to my own stupdity, I lost one of my parakeets; the >cage was left open when I placed it outside on my porch, purely by [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Thanks. I would appreciate anyone's opinion. Gee, Mark, I wrote a fairly long post to you about how you can become a friend to your budgies. It's in the archives if you wan to look for it. IMO, you are trying to push the issue and are not exercising patience. Reaching into the cage and grabbing the bird is probably the last thing you should do. Look back at the response you got. Be a buddy, offer millet, sing, talk, eat with your budgie. It will take time, lots of time. If you're truly considering what is best for your budgie, ask Santa for some patience and use it. ;) Becky >> Not long ago, due to my own stupdity, I lost one of my parakeets; the >> cage was left open when I placed it outside on my porch, purely by [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > some patience and use it. ;) > Becky Great suggestion! I find that singing to my bird works wonders. He loves it! :-) [snip] > Great suggestion! I find that singing to my bird works wonders. He loves > it! :-) For some reason my birds are fascinated when I hum. They stop everything - even shredding :-) If they are out then they come right up to my lips to see how I'm making the noise. Alan > [snip] >> Great suggestion! I find that singing to my bird works wonders. He [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Alan Awwww they are cute, huh? My little guy also likes it when I whistle :-) >[snip] >> Great suggestion! I find that singing to my bird works wonders. He loves [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >everything - even shredding :-) If they are out then they come right up >to my lips to see how I'm making the noise. My budgies like it when I sit near their cage and make a low bass rumble in the back of my throat. It seems to relax them. Sometimes it even lulls them to sleep. |
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