Hello, we bought a brand new set up for two parakeets, new cages, food, toys and cage litter. We placed the cage by the windown where they can see trees. But after four days, they have made only a minimal amout of chirping. Very little. 99% of the time they are just there, quiet, not moving. Is there something wrong?
2007-10-03 02:58:12 · 17 answers · asked by moreninobr 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
I think all the new stuff and the new cage location might have been a bit too much for them. It's not a good idea to put the cage right in front of a window or anywhere that someone can walk right around it. It would probably be a good idea to move the cage if it is directly in front of a window. Birds generally don't like to feel like something can approach them from all sides. They will be more comfortable in a corner or against one wall.
I think that you should do one new thing at a time starting with the cage. Put the new cage where the old one was (this gives them their familiar vantage point back) and put the old toys back in if you still have them. Let them adjust to the new cage, then start replacing the old toys one by one.
A small cage or playstand in front of the window might be a nice place for them to spend some supervised time for part of the day if they like looking outside (some birds do), but a main cage should be in a location that makes them feel more secure.
WARNING:
Birds should not be left in front of a window where the full sun can hit them. They need to be able to get out of the sun if they get too warm.
2007-10-03 09:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would say the answers about them being scared and uncertain in the new surroundings are on the mark. Maybe you could try moving the cage a bit so some of it is away from the window, or temporarily cover half the cage during the day. That might make them feel a bit more secure. Also, maybe there is something inside the room that could scare them a bit eg. they are near a main walkway and don't feel so secure there. Good luck with them.
2007-10-03 03:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Max 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to move the cage away from the window. They may be scared, cold, and afraid. They're not terribly smart, and can be overwhelmed by not being able to fly, but yet seeing all that scenery.
Try moving them to a warm, central location so they can socialize with you, but have some degree of privacy. Maybe in a corner, where they can see, but have a few walls to make them feel safe. This may be too intimidating for them to be right by a window. Make sure they're not cold, and in a drafty space. Try covering their cage at night, and see if they don't respond in the morning.
If you still don't see any change, I would take them to the doctor and make sure they're not sick. Good luck with them--I know you miss the sounds they make when they're happy!
2007-10-03 04:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by cinnamongirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parakeets are popular bird kept as pets in homes all over the world. They like warm weather and lots of seeds and fruit. They are also known for being messy and quite loud! But in your case, your pet seldom chirp. I guess that the birds are still not used to the new set-up. Don't expect them to be loud already, like humans, they're adapting to their environment.
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Hope I answered your question. Good day and take care of your pet!
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University of Santo Tomas
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2007-10-03 03:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by joselle_delgado 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All birds take a time to gey used to the cage which will become their territory.I hope the cage is big enough and they have facilities to exercise their wing.Try removing all the toys as will be strange to them.Then when they get used to the surrounds you can interoduce some toys why I don't know?
you should entertain them good luck
2007-10-07 01:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had one for almost two years. The initial shock of new surroundings does keep them quite for a few days. Mine seems to get very quite if I leave for an overnight trip. In fact, he was silent for over a week when we took a family vacation, even though someone was there trying to visit with him while housesitting. I think they are very tempermental. Another few days, then I would ask the local pet retail store for suggested change in diet.
2007-10-03 03:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by dianebroy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have two parakeets that i got 2 months ago,they have certain times when they do their chirping,if you put a television on or the radio they might start to sing and chirp for you.are the keets where they can see who comes and goes?they like people,talk to them as you pass their cage and whistle at them,get them started. mine,at times wont shut up! give the radio a try ok?
2007-10-03 10:04:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need time to adjust. You changed everything about their environment so to them its like being in a whole new world. I bet they were that quiet when you first brought them home too, until they got used to it. Give them a while to re adapt to their situation, and they'll be singing and chirping again like usual.
2007-10-03 03:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by Dani 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are probably scared and will have to adjust to their new home. You might be glad that they aren't making any noise. They can get pretty loud sometimes. They might just need some time.
You might try moving them to different areas and see if that will help. If they are eating and drinking then they are fine.
I have about 30 of them and they aren't quite.
2007-10-03 03:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by STEVEN P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are still checking everything out and don't feel safe yet. Pretty soon they will be chirping and clowning around like crazy.
2007-10-03 03:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by J d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋