My budgie died?

Question

well it died on monday and it was only a year old, i got it from a pet store, does anyone think i should have got it from a breeder, if anyone knows a breeder can u give me the number please.........i do have one other budgie in their but i don't know if she will be okay on her own coz when i had them both, male and female, they were very close...........and also my dad won;t let me get another bird, and im worried that she won;t be happy, im trying to tame her so she will be closer to me and she only sits on my finger if she is out of her cage and in a different room.......can anyone help me?

Answer 1

awww im sorry hon its not funny when you loose your pet.. i had a budgie once for 7 years and one morning i came to my room and found him dead at the bottom of the cage.. birds can adapt well on their own especially budgies.. just pay lots of attention to the remaining one.. and enjoy him ok.. foxi

Answer 2

I was always told that budgies can get very lonely when they have lost their partner and so it is good to get another one for company.. I had one which i was hand taming.. and when he was introduce to a lady budgie, he became a lot more distant from me. If you are able to spend a lot of time with her then it should be OK.. but remember she'll be lonely all the time that you are not there so try and work out which is best for her.

When bought from a pet shop you can't guarantee where the bird came from and it is likely that he may have been heavily in-bred which could have caused unknown problems and may be the reason he died. Whist a breeder may still have some inbred birds they can give you more information about the parents and should be trying to breed from birds they perceive to be healthy and good for the species.

I hope this helps

Good luck

Answer 3

Little lady--
I am sorry for your loss here--but--this could have just as easily been the case if your pet had come from a breeder (pet store birds almost always come from professional breeders any way)
I am more concerned here that your father is taking this tact of not wanting you to have another bird (??) This seems somehow unfeeling or uncaring of him to not want you to fill the void left by your pet's passing !!
Maybe if you let him know how very much it means to you-- he'll reconsider ??
The other bird WILL be some what upset for some time-- because birds DO hold a great deal of affection for their mates and the loss will hurt her for some time---
Be very careful though in putting another bird WITH the one you have TOO early though--- and --when and if you get another bird-- set the two of them close in seperate cages for a few days to let them get to know one another--- otherwise-- if you just put a new bird into the cage with the one you already have---there may be a horrific fight---and this won't be good at all !!

Good luck to you and I wish you the best--- I hope this has been some help and maybe a couple of good ideas for you !!

Answer 4

I'm sorry for your loss. Many birds die from diseases due to an impaired immune system. The best way to ensure the health of a bird is to give it a very healthy diet. Convert to a good pellet diet like Zupreem, Roudybush, Harrison's by 1/4 every week. Pretend to eat it and show the bird how yummy it is. The bird will get curious and try the food. Limit seeds to 10% and give 10-20 percent fruits and veggies. Avoid chocolate and avocado which can be poisonous to your bird. Eat in front of the bird and act like it's yummy. You are now the flock leader. Parakeets don't mate for life and can bond to another,bird or even a mirror or toy.Having the bird bond with you has great advantages. Teach her to bathe in 2 inches of water in a sink by flicking your fingers and making happy sounds. make her foraging toys so that she must work for her food. I like to put food and treats in small wax paper with the ends twisted. Show her that there is goodies in there. Foraging guards against boredom and is very natural for these little parrots. Really sanitize that cage. I guess the goal is not to lose her too. Many female parakeets do not talk but some do or can whistle. Rotate her toys. You are such a caring person that by showing your dad all the responsible changes, he may change his mind or you can really have a mutually beneficial relationship with this bird. Necropsies are expensive and many times they are inconclusive. Have a peaceful year, things should get better. may many blessings come your way.

Answer 5

If it died and it was really only a year old, you need to take his body to a certified avian vet for a necropsy to see if what he died of is contagious, has something to do with the food or water, or could still be airborne in your house. It's vital in making sure the other stays healthy, or you may have to suffer the loss of two birds. While you're at it, take the female for a vet check as well in case she may be sick too.

They don't need another bird, but having another bird to keep her company will make her feel more comfortable because birds are naturally very social, flock-oriented animals. If you keep her company, she should be fine. Because they were close, she'll go through a mourning/grieving period as people would, and this is the time you have to show her lots of love and give her lots of attention so that she won't be lonely.

If, by chance, your dad changes his mind and you do get another bird, keep in mind that this bird needs to be separate from your current bird in a different room for at least 30 days or until it can get a clean bill of health. This'll make sure your bird doesn't get sick by /another/ bird coming from another store/breeder and vice versa.

In regards to the breeder statement, typically pet stores (mostly large chain pet stores) take shabby care of their birds. Some are kept in cages cramped with 20 other birds of their own, or different, species and could sustain injuries and suffer boredom from lack of toys or toys being too crowded around. The lining in the cage could have done some respiratory harm - for example, corn cob bedding and dusty wood shavings including pine and cedar are very bad for any animal's respiratory system, including humans. Its diet could have been strictly seeds, which lead to fatty tumors and obesity and all the complications fro obesity. Overall, going to a pet store isn't always best because it supports a trade of over-breeding animals that don't even get proper care in many cases. However, some breeders are none the better. Some breeders think just because they have a male and a female and can buy a little nest box for cheap that they're professional breeders, but they have absolutely no idea what in the world they're doing, and I know some pet stores will accept from these idiot breeders.

If you get another bird from a breeder, keep these things in mind:
1) The breeder does not treat any of their birds unequally. All of their birds are their pets and they treat them so.
2) The parents and babies are fed and weaned onto a high quality diet that is NOT mostly seed or nut, but contains fresh foods and pellets.
3) The breeder is able to co-parent or hand feed, that meaning they help the parents feed the babies sometimes or are capable of doing so, and handle the babies between feedings to get it used to human touch.
4) The breeder lets their babies fledge and learn to fly before, or if, they trim their wings.
5) A breeder will NOT sell unweaned babies. All babies are confidently able to eat solid foods on their own - about 8 weeks.
6) The breeder uses none of the aforementioned beddings - dusty shavings are bad for all birds and corn cob bedding harbors bacteria that can be ingested or inhaled and can be deadly.
7) The breeder takes their pets to a certified avian vet regularly, and can suggest you do so as well.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Answer 6

To know if your bird is lonely your best searching the internet for info on budgies and grief no matter what anyone says on here animals feel loss too.are cat pinned for days and he has a new brother now and is much more perked up.But if your father wont allow you to get another budgie the only thing to do is keeping him company yourself.Because also sometimes you may think a new budgie will hlp him but hell turn against the new arrival and it can become nasty.You need to give him all your love for now and get right information whether it be from a book or the net on how to go about introducing another bird

Answer 7

she may miss her friend and you are doing the right thing by trying to bring her closer to you......i would get a book from the library on how to tame her.....also i got budgies for a pet store once and they didn't live long......i would suggest that you get your next one from a breeder.....they are healthier and friendlier....tell your dad your concern that your bird will be lonely alone......birds are flock animals and need company......if your in school the bird will be lonely....i would first tame her before getting another though.....that way she will help teach the other bird to like you.......if she's not tame than she will teach the other bird to not like you and they will only be close with each other...

Answer 8

Sorry to hear about your budgie. Get a book from the library or look up a web site on looking after budgies. Im sure a good pet shop would also be able to give you advice. Or you could phone your local vets and see if they will give you a bit of free advice.

Answer 9

I am sorry for your loss.

I've got 13 birds and recently bought another budgie. I also have an African Grey parrot and when I let the new budgie out, the parrot got it. I was mortified. At least I had hiom for an hour, poor little thing.

Tell your dad to get you another budgie NOW!

Answer 10

Budgie's need a flock. The flock can consist of you. If you will be really close to your bird everything should be fine! Good Luck! :)