This has been going on for a few weeks now. She has tried changing the location of the cage, or covering it. Nothing helps. Any advice would be appreciated. We tried once to introduce another parakeet into the cage. That didn't work out.
2006-12-27 10:08:18 · 9 answers · asked by april rain 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Hi
Are you sure your mams keet aint just happy? or maybe its just bored and wants to come out and fly around/play more?
When you say you tried introducing another keet into the same cage how did you go about it?
The best way to do this is to keep them both next to eachother in seperate cages for a week or two and have them out to play together, when you think the time is right get a new cage one that neither has been in and place them both in together,
The reason for the new cage is the fact that if u tried to introduce them in to one anothers cages they would fight because the keet whos cage it is would be defending his/hers territory,
Other than that if the keet is healthy and happy there is not much you can do...
2006-12-27 10:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by worldchampatpool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a parakeet who did the same thing. The problem was that he was lonely and bored. Try playing with your bird a few times a day, and rotate (switch out) the toys in his cage every so often so he has something new to investigate and play with. They are very intelligent birds, and just sitting and staring at the bars in their cages gets as dull as having the same toys to play with week after week. At night, you may have to put the bird in a different room. Some birds, even if the cage is covered, will chirp and squawk all night because they want companionship.
Also, speak to your bird as you play with him, you may even consider leaving a radio on near the cage if no one will be in the house for a few hours. Parakeets are native to Australia and live in HUGE flocks. They are instinctively used to lots of noise, and may desire it.
If nothing works, try looking through bird raising manuals at a pet store, or you can call a vet for advice.
2006-12-27 11:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by sapphire_adera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parakeets are by nature sociable animals, and perhaps it is calling out for parakeets in the same area.
If you have introduced another bird, give the original one time to adjust. Right now, it may be have just become slightly neurotic from solitary confinement.
-----The life of a parakeet in a backyard aviary is organized by the community daily round schedule. Parakeets are, above all, social animals . A parakeet can spend its life in jail , in solitary confinement inside the little bird cage, inside the house. But anyone who has observed the vibrant mood of a community of parakeets living in a backyard aviary, will testify that cooped-up solitary life for a parakeet destroys its life energy. It appears depressed, sleeps most of the time, and is constantly in need of medical and grooming attention by the owner.
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Outdoors, and with the support of the group, the parakeet lives out its life in an adjusted relationship to its fellows, and not needing any help from the outside, except a few supplies. This consists of fresh water, seeds, green vegetables, perching areas, nestboxes, and that's all. Many aviaries have a roof, but I feel that the birds prefer the sky, sun, and the rain. Knick-knacks, playthings, bells, mirrors- are also fine, but not essential. Most importantly, the parakeet spends its time in relationship with others of its kind.
2006-12-27 10:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Parrots are loud. They chirp. Mine have a "Two o'clock squawk" every day. Not to mention that every morning they exhibit a great amount of excitement for simply being alive!
If you don't appreciate their beautiful noise, maybe it's time to find a home that does!
2006-12-27 11:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by CrazyBirdMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a parakeet that would not stop chirping. Usually placing the caged bird in a quiet, dark room or area of the house would make it simmer down.
2006-12-27 10:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jeneva 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Thats what budgies do.Maybe it gets really bored;does your mum have another budgie in there with it?Maybe that is the problem.
2006-12-27 11:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by TH, CB + part of SJ family ☆ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you think something is wrong with the bird then you should take it to a doctor and get an experts advice.......you can never be toooo sure
2006-12-27 10:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you just have to let the bird continue or play calming music at nights
2006-12-30 11:32:49 · answer #8 · answered by trudyann21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shoot it and make a stew out of it.
2006-12-27 10:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋