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Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / April 2004How do I add new birds to a small aviary?
Hello, Several years ago I was on this newsgroup when I first got my birds. It was very helpful and fun. I am pleased to see that some the names here have not changed! This is my situation and my question. Exiting situation: I have 2 small aviaries in my apartment 3 feet long X 2 feet wide X 5 feet high In aviary 1 - I have 3 budgies 2 female and 1 male and 1 female Bourke parakeet. In aviary 2 - I have a pair of Bourke parakeets 1 male and 1 female. Recently I adopted a pair of budgies which I initially put in with the Bourkes. The male Bourke has been aggressive to the male budgie Can I put the pair in the other aviary with the 1 male 2 female budgies and the 1 female Bourke? I know this is very long winded I just don't know who I can place with whom and how much I need to worry about them hurting each other. Thanks! Joy > Hello, > Several years ago I was on this newsgroup when I first got my birds. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Thanks! > Joy There might still be agressive behavior with the other male in the other aviary. And I'm here to tell you, budgies can definitely hurt each other if they have a mind to. I had to separate my two female budgies (both now RB) and maintain separate cages; they were literally drawing blood when they fought. One of them lost a toe in the battle. You can try it, just keep an eye on things to see how they all get along. Jill > Hello, > Several years ago I was on this newsgroup when I first got my birds. It was [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > In aviary 1 - I have 3 budgies 2 female and 1 male and 1 female Bourke > parakeet. Interesting that this works out. Generally more male budgies than females are necessary to prevent the females from fighting for a male and available space. > In aviary 2 - I have a pair of Bourke parakeets 1 male and 1 female. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Can I put the pair in the other aviary with the 1 male 2 female budgies and > the 1 female Bourke? Why wouldn't you? (other than the m:f ratio that's working anyway) Who told you to mix Bourke's and budgies in the first place? I can't figure out why you wouldn't just try it before asking. You already have a female Bourke's mixed with budgies without any problems and the only problem with the other set up is the male Bourke's.  SignatureSteve |
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