i have a male and female parakeet (budgie), how do i?

Question

i have a male and female parakeet (budgie), they are 4 months and lower, they dont whistle or talk to me. how do i make them talk or sing? they just stay on their perch and wont do anything else, they wont play. what do i do to make them play, i talk and play music to them, are they happy? how come i dont see them eating or drinking? they wont move from their perch. how do i make them talk or sing or whistle? etc

Answer 1

It is more difficult to teach them when you have two because they are more interested in each other. I think it's best to have only one bird. They are still young and may not talk or whistle for a while. Actually, the female may never talk or whistle. You have to finger train them first, then one at a time, have them sit on your finger and sit with them in a semi darkened room. Hold him about one foot in front of your face and repeat whatever is you want to teach him, over and over and over and over and over again, for about twenty minutes or until he gets tired of it. A simple wolf whistle or "hey birdie" is good. Keep in mind, parakeets are not the best talkers, so don't expect much. Keep practicing with him every day and he may surprise you. Good luck and stay patient.

Answer 2

Hello.You should have asked this question before you
got the budgies."It's only love birds" that usually people
believe is better to buy in pairs.First of all.
There is no way you can know for sure if the birds
are actually four months old"No offense to whom ever..
but"Who told you that?" There is only one way for those who are
not complete professionals on the technical subject to determine the sex of a bird.Any bird for that matter unless the difference is very distinctive at a young age.You have no way of knowing the sex of your budgies this young.(no offense again but I doubt they are that young) Your birds should both have a mostly
cream colored band at the top of their beaks.If they do not.
They are much older then four months.The sex of a bird for
most cannot be determined until they are older then four months
to most non professionals.And people use this band color.I forgot which represents who because I havent
had a parakeet in so long, but there are two distinctive colors
above the beak that when they are mature they will have or
will eventually color.These are
pink and purplish blue or dark brown.If your birds have this they are in fact older and you can determine their sex by this color
I forgot which is which but one color is males and the other females.If the band on their nose is thick and large
and colored,They are even older then older then you think.
No matter they both are your birds now and can be very enjoyable pets.(Although they may have their issues)
The point about what I first wrote was that you "purchased"
them both together.If you asked sooner someone may have advised you to to only choose one if you were looking for
a more interactive pet friend.Males are known to be more friendly
and chirpative then females of this species.They are also
usually more attractive (like fish) Some don't have interest in talking or chirping as much as others. period.See when you bought two.You fullfilled their destiny as "clone" like birds.
They have eachother and don't need you for attention right now.
You must have just got them.If you did they will warm up eventually to you for basics and care.You may have just two old timid birds,that scare easily.(been there had that too).
If you really really were or had interest and devotion to
having performing and fun or funny pets I would tell more.
But I don't think it's neccessary.You can add to your own
question.edit if you would like real advice.I had a beloved parakeet of my own the subject is always of interest to me.
A suggestion hint...Millet...fresh they love it.Don't put it in cage.
use as training incentive.

Answer 3

Just like any pet you have to work with them, i have never known of a parakeet to talk but they do chirp they are young try getting a Cd with bird sounds on it and let it play where they can here it they usually will mimic the sounds..They do move eat and drink i am sure you don't sit there and watch them 24/7 do you..Just make sure they have clean water and food.

Answer 4

It will be far easier teaching a budgie to talk if it's by itself, 2 budgies together will just entertain each other and pay far less attention to you.

Keep it/them in a room where people will be the most so it gets company and spend time talking to them like you already do, let them out the cage and fly around, try and get it on your finger and stroke it if it will let you. Build a relationship with it.

Answer 5

Keep talking to them and get them out the cage because if you don't very soon you might find that they don't want to leave they home and come out to see you. When one or both are out of the cage shut the cage door so they can't go home til you say so.

Also give them treats when they are out of the cage so they have to come out all the time to try whatever you have. (somethings they won't try but just keep trying)

Give them treats such as:
Salad Cress - Peas - Apple - Celery - Courgette - Sweetcorn - Watercress - Boiled Rice - Parsley Sprig - Grapes - Cucumber - Dandelion Leaves - Broccoli - Broard Beans - Carrott - Finger of bread soaked in water - Mashed Boiled Egg (shell also) - Tomatoes - Lettuce - Cooked Pasta - Radishes (leaves also)

One of my male budgies hates celery but his sister loves it

Answer 6

Parakeets can talk, it's 100% possible. Start off by trying to finger train them. Once you gain their trust that way, start repeating a short fraise or song while you have them out of the cage. Say it whenever you're around them. Saying while feeding them will help them realise what you're trying to do. Using some millet spray as a reward is also useful.
Edited to add: it is possible to teach them with two birds, I have done it myself. Please keep them together, they are flock animals, they don't belong by themselves.

Answer 7

I have 2 parakeet birds too, they love mirrors anything that shows their reflection the love it. Make sure the cage is big enough for the both of them and they have alot of room to move around. Toys and ladders are also good for birds too.
Hope that Helps!

Answer 8

try putting bells and toys in also try rearranging perches as a matter of fact my bird is playing with his mirror/bell toy right now ( isn't that rite Sunny????) he is also on his ladder attempting to get on his "swing" make sure the cage is big enough

good luck

Answer 9

spend more time w/ them

Answer 10

bugdies can't talk