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Can Two budgies talk?
There is no guarantee any bird will talk though, and this isn’t a good reason to buy one. I agree with Tonnie, it isn’t likely. Two budgies who live in the same cage have little reason to learn to speak or develop a close bond with you.
How long does it take to teach budgies to talk?
Getting your parakeet talking can take a long time, from several weeks to two months and more. Some budgies can learn a new word in a matter of six months, but once they do, teaching them others is easier.
Do male or female budgies talk more?
Males are far better talkers than females (although some females can be taught). A budgie who is finger-trained (i.e. will perch on your finger without fear) and completely relaxed in your company will talk more readily than a less ‘tamed’ bird. Speak to your budgie from the word go.
Can you hand tame 2 budgies together?
They are curious, and might show some interest in you, but they are very unlikely to become hand tamed. You would have to keep each in a cage, and then if you are able to tame both bird, you might be able to have them interact when they are out of the cage.
Will 2 budgies bond with me?
It is not likely that you can tame these birds or form much of a bond with them. While they are social birds, they only bond with one bird, their mate. When a bird is caged with another bird, even the same sex, they will almost always bond and then no longer be tame or not want to be tamed.
How do I know if my budgie is trying to talk?
When your male budgie makes many loud and soft sounds, he could be trying to talk and is on his way to learning to speak. It’s possible that he already is talking but you haven’t recognized it. Many budgies have a high-pitched, fast voice that is difficult for human ears to understand.
Is it bad to have two budgies at once?
We purchased the budgies from a local bird store that has a good reputation. All of their birds are supplied by local breeders. The individual in the store who seemed knowledgeable suggested taming two budgies at once is not problematic IF you take them out one at a time and spend time with them that way.
How long does it take for budgies to make friends?
A sulking budgie: after seeing the new bird brought in, he flew out of his cage to the top of the bookshelf. Two weeks later, both birds are good friends and do everything together. This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge.
What does it mean when a budgie takes a nap?
This means that your budgie is very comfortable and is on his way to dream land. Napping – Every budgie usually needs to take a mid-day nap. Napping is a flock behavior. All or most of the budgies in a flock will nap at the same time. You can see a flock of budgies napping above. The nap may last about 15 to 45 minutes.
Should you train a new Budgie before getting another?
You can easily avoid this if you train your first budgie before getting and training another. Once you get your new budgie, keep it separate in its own cage during quarantine, when you can work on training your new bird.