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Suggest a online site for budgie toys so that my budgie can play with it
There are many places to look for budgie toys online, and doing a simple google search can help you find them. Looking at places such as Petco (if available in your area), Drs Foster Smith, etc, or other online pet stores can give you an idea of what's available and can be shipped to you. most places will also mark the size of the toy so you can pick out ones appropriate for budgies.
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My cat died not to long ago and I'm looking for a new pal. I want a parakeet. Are they fun and good with other animals?
Whether or not a parakeet is a good pet for you depends on what you are looking for in a pet. In terms of being around other animals, for the most part they should be kept separate from larger animals like cats and dogs because they are small and easily injured and a dog or cat may consider them a prey animal and attack the bird or unintentionally hurt them through play. When we let our parakeet out we are sure to keep our dog outside. If your parakeet is hand-raised then it can be trained/handled and will sit on your shoulder or finger and interact with you. If you get a parakeet from a typical pet store like petsmart then these birds are not hand-reared and aren't likely to be hand-tame so they are entertaining to watch, but not easy to get out of their cage. They can be entertaining birds, and like to play, but they can be noisy at times, and can also be messy, spreading feathers and pieces of food around the outside of their cage.
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My 2 love birds seem to be bored and unhappy quite a bit, i think that they may need some toys to cheer them up? what would you prefer i do and what kind of toys would be best for them?
Some toys or changes to the environment are definitely a great way to help reduce boredom. You can look for toys that are soft or fuzzy to encourage preening and chewing behavior, or toys that can move around such as swings or bendy ladders for exercise. Treats that have to be pecked at are also great enrichment. Just be sure to choose toys that are designed for your bird's size and activity level. If you have a pair, you may also want to add in a nest or some nesting material to encourage building and give them extra enrichment.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I have two parakeets in a large cage. I just purchased another one and brought it home. When I opened the box, the bird flew away. it's been 2 hours and i can't get the bird in the cage? She keeps flying away. She is onto of cabinet. So I am leaving
Yes, Give her a chance to settle down. Close all doors and windows. Turn off any ceiling fans. Ate an hour or two, move slowly and speak quietly. You may need another set of hands to help out, otherwise you will be chasing her all night and stressing the both of you. If you have a lightweight sheet or pillowcase, you can use that to toss on to her and then gently scoop her up. Nets can be used, but care must be taken to not injure the bird with the ring or handle.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My Canary Wing Parakeet has some strange behaviors. Dive bombing to the floor, chewing his new feathers that are trying to grow in, acting like he wants to come out then suddenly needing to go back to his cage, hanging upside down for hours at a time
Thanks for reaching out about Merlin. Stress and other psychological problems are not uncommon in psittacines but there is no direct test. Usually these are ruled in with the rule-out of other diseases. Dietary review is recommended as a complete seed diet is a very poor diet and needs to be corrected. Viral disease (PBFD, polyoma, or ABV), metabolic diseases (liver, renal) can all lead to feather picking and other abnormal behaviors. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025