budgie problem?

Question

i just got a parakeet yesterday and it was very active at first but by the evening up to now it just sits on its perch very still and dont hardly move and will not make a sound does anyone know why?

Answer 1

needs to adjust to new environment mine started like that and at the 3rd day they started to be active.it might also be lonely i always get at least 2 so they dont feel lonely b/c they are social birds and like to be around there kind of birds to interact.i never buy just one its easier for them to die alone then when they have a companion

Answer 2

I wouldn't worry unless the guy starts fluffing up and can't keep their wings up. I'd be especially worried of the guy couldn't perch any more. Sounds like your budgie is simply adjusting to a new home and it may act a bit weird the next few days. It can take up to 2 weeks before it starts trusting you. Give it a few days to adjust to your home routine. Soon it'll be goofing off like the nuts budgies can be :-) .

Good luck!

Answer 3

Birds are very sensitive creatures so they have to adjust, leave them alone for awhile make sure they have food and water, go about your normal routine they have to get used to sharing your space. Talk to them they are social creatures but give them space especially at first. Once they are convinced you won't hurt them they will come around. If they start loosing feathers it's a sign of stress. So don't rush them you'll have this pet for a while so there is plenty of time to get to know each other.

Answer 4

You need to give it time to get ajusted to its new home. Hopefully you got one that is already hand trained. If not, you probably are going to have a problem getting the bird to respond to you. Just let it have some time and it should come around.