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Should I get another???????

Postby budgiebuddy » Mon May 24, 2010 7:53 pm

Hi I was just wandering what peoples thoughts were on having two parakeets.I want another 'cause the one I have now is fun,but I need to make sure he is not getting bored.Plus I just want another.Well what I am actually asking is..Is it a bad idea to have two or more parakeets???? :budgie: :budgie: :budgie: :budgie: :budgie: :budgie: :budgie:
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Re: Should I get another???????

Postby miajag » Mon May 24, 2010 8:17 pm

It's not inherently "bad" assuming you are able to take care of both of them. But especially if you house them together (only after a quarantine and supervised introduction period, of course) you should be aware that they will almost certainly become bonded toward each other and less friendly toward humans.
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Re: Should I get another???????

Postby Michael » Mon May 24, 2010 8:22 pm

budgiebuddy wrote:Hi I was just wandering what peoples thoughts were on having two parakeets.I want another 'cause the one I have now is fun...


This is a terrible reason to buy a second. If the one you have is fun, then leave it that way.
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Re: Should I get another???????

Postby Marnie » Mon May 24, 2010 10:33 pm

i have 2 budgie boys and they are best friends. they keep each other company and always find lots to talk about. they are bonded to each other of course and not me. i enjoy them just as they are!
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Re: Should I get another???????

Postby budgiebuddy » Tue May 25, 2010 8:44 pm

Thanks guys for your opinions they are helpful.
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