So I have a budgie, and originally, I had a mirror that hung in his cage. He's gotten sadly attached to the mirror, and quite often when the mirror is in the cage, he will be unberably loud. For a budgie, I can understand it's a common behavior, so to quiet him down, I take the mirror out of the cage and he goes from screeching and screaming to pleasant singing, and making quieter noises. When he gets too loud, is it alright to remove the mirror and put it in later on when he calms down? Or should I take a different approach, and just leave the mirror in completely/remove the mirror completely?
2006-12-30 07:29:50 · 11 answers · asked by Vulpine Eyes 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
When the budgie has the mirror the bird thinks it's got another bird to talk with. May even compete with itself. Have you ever been in a room full of Budgies like around 20? I have. My dad and I used to breed Cockatiels, Budgies and Canaries in the 80's. We stopped with Budgies first because they were and are very noisy birds. Your budgie doesn't need a mirror. Once in awhile if you want take your bird to a house mirror for a few minutes like your bathroom or bedroom. I f you want your bird to be totally with you, your pet don't keep a mirror in its cage. The bird will be closer to you if it does not have another bird to look at.
2007-01-02 14:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by art_girlt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its totally down to you what you feel is best after all it is your bird so u know it best and how it copes when you remove it and then stick it back, if you think hes doing alright then carry on with what your doing.....
I Will say one thing thou, Giving a bird a mirror is like giving it a partner, the attention is taken off you onto the mirror as if there is another bird in the cage, Removing the mirror wont cause it any harm in fact as u said it will make him stop screeching and also make him attach to you more
2006-12-30 07:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by worldchampatpool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to take my mirrors out of the cage. My budgie got extremely obsessed with it to the point he was singing to it, attacking it, and ignoring his cagemates and all humans as well. -_-
I honestly think the mirror made him go psycho. Since he seems to be more aggressive with it near, perhaps he thinks it's a threat or competition for his territory, instead of a friend?
I'm not sure if you need to remove it all the time, does he have any other birds to keep him company? You could try getting him a bird buddy or tent (they're little fuzzy tents to hang out in, and little "fake" birds to keep them company), only about 10 dollars or so at most pet stores.
I would try that once, if you can find a small cheap one. The bird buddies come in different sizes and colors, too! I had one for my birds and they liked it pretty well.
But I would say for sure not to leave the mirror in all the time, it sounds like it's making him a little horror.
2006-12-30 07:37:37 · answer #3 · answered by Kailee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like what you are doing is working fine. Sounds like he gets excited with the mirror in the cage, like maybe it's fun for him. I don't think it is damaging to take the mirror out when you want him to quiet down.
Just remember that most birds like a certain routine. They rely on you keeping a reasonable routine going. So you may want to make it a regular activity for him once a day, once every two days whatever. Put the mirror in for say an hour or so, then take it out until the next time.
2006-12-30 07:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Pixie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem. Your approach seems to be working, so I would continue it. If your still not sure, the best identifier of what to do is its behavior. If you take the mirror out and your parakeet acts normally toward you , then your approach is working. If not, try a different approach. I suggest putting an interesting toy into its cage.
2006-12-31 05:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by Lily L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would remove the mirror completely. I was told that mirrors are not good for birds and why they still sell them in stores I have no idea. The bird will get really attached to itself in the mirror. Definitely take it out.
2006-12-30 10:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of my birds have mirrors in their cages. Mirrors tend to frustrate birds which will make them mean.
They see their reflection and think it's another bird, so they try to bond with it. When this "other bird" doesn't interact back, it frustrates the real bird and the bird can and usually does turn mean.
I have seen many very sweet birds turn very mean after having a mirror in their cage.
2006-12-31 22:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by karmor_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not.. I easily have 2 budgies and they love the mirrors. Theres a level once you bypass to a puppy keep and note mirrors and contained in the lower back round of the equipment theirs images of budgies or parakeets
2016-12-01 08:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mirrors make them think that is their mate. leave a mirror in there and he spend his life with it . if you want a companion dump the mirror
2006-12-30 11:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by robert c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will just chirp
2006-12-30 07:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋