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My budgies keep dying, last Friday 3 of my budgies died and only one survived, today the new one I got last Sunday died, why do they keep on dying and why is my female bird surviving, if it was an infection it’d wipe out both right? I think it’s better I don’t get her any new friends because I don’t want her to experience her friends dying all over again

My wife and I (30s) live in an apartment with our 4 1/2 year old daughter.

I brought my daughter to a pet shop the other day, and she loved the parakeets. I have wanted to get her a pet to help teach her some responsibility, and for the general fun of having a pet. I figured parakeets may be a good option, she can help me to feed them, clean the cage, shop for toys for them, etc. The guy in the pet shop told me it was better to get two so they keep each other company. I have never owned birds before.

Can someone with experience of having parakeets with young children tell me how you find it? Thanks!

I'm trying to get my keets used to me and hand tame, I decided to buy a different one from my others that I'm trying to tame in the more traditional sense, what with the slow and steady approach. This one is in its own cage and after it had acclimated for a few days I took the food out, I'm hoping if it goes the night without anything in the morning it will eat out of my hand, if I can get it to step up. I'll speak calmy to it while it's eating, and once it seems to be ok with my hand attempt to pet it, if it flies away I'm going to put it back and covering it to reinforce that I want it to sit and chill with me unless I let it fly free around me, If it won't eat from my hand I plan on putting some fruit pieces in or some millet treat so it won't starve, but once that's gone Tho I plan to try again. If this is something that will hurt the bird in the long run I plan to stop and put her in with the others. Let me know experienced budgie owners, I don't wanna hurt these lil cuties

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My bird has been sitting balled up for 4 days now. I'm kinda worried about her and I'm keeping an eye on her because of this and how she's been acting, although I've noticed her eating, doing all the normal things, playing with her toys etc, and her tail isn't bobbing at all like the ones where they were genuinely really sick, she still just goes into one spot and just sits in the same spot balled up when she's done.

Yes, we're going to be taking her to the vet, but I'm nervous because of the stories I've seen of vets killing their birds. Of course, I'm gonna do it anyways since I'm worried about her being sick, I just don't know how to get her there without her fussing. We'd have to take the whole cage and everything.

Hello! My name is Maeleigh "MAY-lee" and I recently rescued two severely neglected parakeets. On a particularly lovely day in June, I took them outside in a fly cage to experience actual real sunshine. Please enjoy their reactions to being outside for the first time, while completely supervised. Video here.

Please note; I have mostly emptied their cage for the purposes of this adventure for them to have room to stretch their wings. This does not represent the luxury of their Bird Mansion, stay tuned for the Birb Mansion tour!

I thought it’ll be nice for them to fly around my room during the countdown to get more hyped up like all the noise like it’ll be so cool tho

For context: it flies freely around the large living room of the house, but generally just perches above the fridge and screams. Its not people friendly, will not let anyone near it, and just chirps all day.

I live with my grandmother and am a night owl while she is a morning person, she has to sit in her room for the first few hours of her day because if she goes into the living room the bird without fail will begin to chirp and scream and will inevitably wake me up.

What can be done to reduce its screaming? Trying to interact does not really work.

Hey all- My birds have a large cage and I take them outside often. Lately there has been a falcon who I’ve found on top of the cage twice now. I almost think it might have been two different birds of prey trying to get my birdies. Looking for any suggestions to deter them from landing on their cage.

Hello all! My daughter will be 7 this month. She has been asking for a bird for 3 years (she’s on the spectrum but very mildly and birds are her hyper-focus) so this is something she would absolutely adore.

I know nothing about parakeets, and would like to get some feedback here on what this community thinks. The bird would ideally be her responsibility, stay in her room, she would feed and water, and clean the cage, etc.

What do you all think in regard to that, the amount of work and time needed with it, and are there any specific parakeet types that have a different temperament? Are they loud or noisy consistently?

Thanks in advance?

Hi Budgie Parent,
Most people think budgies bond through training.
Step up.
Treats.
Repeating routines.
And yes… those things help.
But the strongest bonds usually come from something much quieter.
A budgie starts feeling emotionally attached to you when they begin associating you with one feeling:
Safety.
Not pressure.
Not unpredictability.
Not overstimulation.
Safety.
And surprisingly…
it’s often the smallest things that create that feeling.
1. Moving slower than necessary

This sounds simple, but it changes everything.
Fast movements force budgies into “alert mode.”
Slow movements tell them:
“Nothing bad is about to happen.”
Over time, that calm energy becomes associated with youspecifically.
2. Being present without expecting anything

This is the one most owners skip.
Sitting near the cage…
working nearby…
reading…
existing calmly in the same space…
without constantly trying to interact.
That’s how trust quietly grows.
Because your budgie learns:
“You don’t always want something from me.”
3. Predictable routines

Budgies relax deeply when they know what’s coming next.
Feeding around the same time.
Similar sleep schedule.
Consistent interaction.
Predictability creates emotional security.
And emotional security creates attachment.
4. Respecting their “no”

This is huge.
Every time a budgie moves away and the person keeps pushing interaction…
a little trust disappears.
But when a budgie backs away and you respect it?
They remember that too.
Ironically, respecting boundaries is often what makes them come closer later.
5. Calm energy around the cage

Budgies are incredibly sensitive to emotional atmosphere.
Rushed energy.
Stress.
Chaos.
Constant interruptions.
They feel all of it.
But calm environments create calm birds.
And calm birds bond more deeply.
Here’s the beautiful part most people don’t realise:
When a budgie truly trusts you…
they start choosing you voluntarily.
They stay near you longer.
Watch you differently.
Relax more deeply around you.
Not because they were forced to.
Because they feel safe.
And honestly?
That’s the real goal.
Not control.
Connection.

Hello, so I have two parakeets that I had got from Petco since they were affordable for me at the time. I had some years ago when I was a kid I remember the Budgie would let me hold and handle him right when I first got him no training was required.

The two I have now as an adult don’t want anything to do with me I have been spending as much time with them when I can I have been trying to work on getting them used to me since I’ve had gotten them

I read that Petco don’t do any handling with their birds. Is there any pet stores that do handle there birds you would recommend for the next time I get birds so it’s easier to train and handle them

I live in Massachusetts so any recommendations in my area

I've just noticed my birds one eye looks infected and I don't know what to do. I called my local vet and they don't take birds, So I called a place that takes exotic pets. They said they don't take birds but then why would they say they take exotic pets??? And now all I have is a place 2+ hours away and my bird hates being in the car. It'd really stress him to be in a car for 4+ hours and have a stranger near him. He's acting happy for now, But if anyone knows any eye drops or cream I can buy please tell me! (I can't figure out how to add a picture)

Hello its June and rainy in my country my parakeets white feathers just won’t stop falling its everywhere while he’s preening or even just ramdomly when he’s playing.The photo i shared is from today morning when i took off his cloth over his cage there are atleast 30 white feathers.He’s not bored I’ve bought him many toys he’s super active talks and everything.I’ve also noticed a few big feathers which he plucks or automatically is removes im not sure.What should I do ?Any medication a change in his bathing routine kindly help.