my english budgie is new to the home he is only three weeks out of his nest he is eating really good but not very active. I am worried because he bounces his tail up and down alot someone told me that this could mean he has a cold does any one know why he may be doing this.
2007-03-23 15:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by craftmakertammy 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I don't think he is old enough to want to mate yet.
He seems to be getting around ok, and he has not fluffed up his feathers yet. The only thing i really notice is the small bobbing of the tail.
2007-03-23 16:51:48 · update #1
Thanks for all the responses I will keep a close eye on him if she seems like he may be sick i will call the avian vet who's number is listed in the phone book. i have heard such good things about her. thanks again everyone. I love this web-site and how fast people responded.
2007-03-24 01:13:18 · update #2
Hi there. He is really young and may be having trouble balancing on the perch for now. Bobbing is a begging gesture he is using to get hand fed. Eat new foods in front of him and act excited and he will try them. Give him a good pellet food, seeds 10%, fruits and veggies 10-20%. I bought a birdy tent and it helped a lot or my young bird would fall off her perch in the middle of the night. Hilarious, but not good for the bird. Rotate toys and use a voice that you use with small children. If you get really animated, they really respond. Give him a treat when he bobs once in awhile. The behaviour slowly goes away as late as 24 weeks. But hey, you are his flock leader. have a great relationship with your bird.
2007-03-23 17:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by firestarter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a budgie hen who's 5 years old and she does the same thing. As long as your guy doesn't fluff and seems healthy, s/he should be okay :-) . Their tail bounces around more after a lot of activity and with some birds, such as my 5 year old budgie, does this when there's more dust in my home, such as when the seasons change. If you're really concerned or if things continue to look suspicious, visit a good avian vet.
Good luck! Sounds like your guy is well loved!
2007-03-23 19:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the room he is in very cold ?
young birds will act a bit strangely , he may be moving his tail as an aid to balancing on the perch.
watch to see if he puffs his feathers up when he sits . Keeping both feet on the perch can also be a sign it isnt feeling well.
2007-03-23 16:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by mark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he isn't sick and he doesnt want a mate. the proble is that hes homesick. help him by holding him in your hand and putting up your hand it might make him feel better. if this continuse try getting an adult budgie for your littel trooper
2007-03-23 17:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by deanna e 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He either wants to mate or is sick. Is he trying to mate with things in the cage?
2007-03-23 15:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋