Sad Parakeet?

Question

I had two parakeets, and today we took one up to have her beak trimmed, because it had overgrown. Sadly, she died. She was scared to death. The other parakeet, Phoebe is alive and lived in the same cage. They were very good friends. Will Phoebe get very depressed? Do I need to get her another companion?

Answer 1

Birds like to have companions, it would be a good idea.

Answer 2

The answer is maybe. Depending on so many different factors, it is nearly impossible to predict how your remaining bird is going to act. I have been living with birds since 1991 and there are no two reactions completely alike. So... depending on how long they were in the same cage together longer than four or so months, there is going to be a sense of loss to the remaining bird; how deeply it feels is unknown, but during this time the remaining bird may start pulling feathers, moping around the cage, go off its feed- or even die.

If it was my bird, I would be sure to put a new mirror toy in the cage with a few other "jingley " kinds of toys... stuff that rattles or clanks... Something else, if the bird that died had an over grown beak, I will bet it had liver disease. Overgrown beaks, and sometimes toenails are strong indications of sickness. Always keep cuttlebones in the cages of your bird.

ALL BIRDS kept in captivity require FRESH FOOD as often as possible; seeds are NOT enough to sustain or promote health in any other birds but finches -ALL pet birds ought to be given chopped greens a minimum of four times a week, plus a nice dish on the bottom of the cage where they can freely bathe.

Parakeets, lovebirds and tiels (all of which do not eat just seed in the wild but bark, flowers, bugs, other birds, and many varieties of leaves) Dark Green leafy veggies ought to be given to every bird including the lory species.

BY THE WAY, NO HOOKBILLS NEED ANY FORM OF GRIT. Finches do not need grit either so don't give your bird any; it has been known to clog up the crop/stomach duct and cause an impaction leading to slow death by starvation despite having a full crop!!!

DOVES, pigeons, diamond doves do need grit. The difference is that hookbills (parrot types) remove the hulls off the seeds which can be digested; whereas pigeons, doves and water fowl-chickens & turkeys too) all need grit.

Unhappy birds get sick much more easily; I suggest you add egg food, conditioning food and live food; small pieces of apple, chopped broccoli tips, WHOLE grain pieces of breads, and sunlight, just dont bake the bird, lol Anything new is bound to be met with curiosity, and hopefully the bird will be distracted by the change in routine..which will give you time to find a replacement bird... but you don't want to just put in a new bird till the remaining one gets used to it by keeping the newbie in a cage BESIDE the other for at least two weeks.
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Answer 3

Of course, there will be some separation anxiety. Your bird may exhibit some different behaviours than you are accustom , if this occurs put in new toys, perches, these will work as distractions. I would not jump in to a companion bird. If that is not what your bird needs than you'll be back at the store buying another cage and all the accessories.

Answer 4

He is sad, its like losing a loved one. Do Not buy another parakeet, he will kill it! Don't ask me why, but he will. Something like that happened to my parakeet and I asked the people at the pet store if i should get another parakeet, they said that mine would kill it. Get Phoebe a mirror.

Answer 5

Sorry for the sad lose of her :(

I think you should get a new bird, but wait a few months before doing that. This time is very sad for her, so make sure you give her extra atention.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I would get another one for her. Unless you have the time to devote to her. Most of us don't . I know that's sad. I have never heard of an over grown beek.

Answer 8

no not we me and dad !!! and shebert was my bird and she wuld have survived if the stupid vet guy wuld have worked on sherbe not mess with his money box and he was going to lift up a cage AT THE SAME TIME HE WAS HOLDING SHERBE ITS NO WONDER SHE DIED I WAS THARE !!!!! ILL NEVER GO TO FIRST FLIGHT AGAIN !!!!