How to Introduce a Companion for a Parakeet

When you have parakeets, you should already know that they are social animals. A parakeet needs a lot of attention from you. Without the proper attention, a parakeet could go insane and could even die. If you want your parakeet to be happy, you need to spend time with them each day. If you cannot do that, or even if you can, you should think about introducing a companion for your parakeet. Your bird will be much happier and healthier if they have a companion in their cage.

Things You'll Need

  • An Established bird cage
  • A New Parakeet
  • Some new toys or perches
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Instructions

  1. Making The Cage Ready

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      Make the cage ready for a new parakeet. Make sure that it is clean and that it has been well organized. Remove toys that do not work or are broken, and clean things that are dirty. Make sure there is fresh food and water.

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      Choose a parakeet to be a companion. Ask the pet store which parakeets they think would do well with only one other bird. Be sure to choose a male or female depending on what you would like. Remember that a male and female pair will not mate unless you give them bedding material to make a nest. Otherwise, all male and female combinations work well with parakeets.

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      Bring your new parakeet home and go into the room with the parakeet cage. Make sure all windows and doors are closed, and other animals are out of the room.

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      If you are adding new toys or perches, do so before you add a new parakeet. Also, fill the food and water first.

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      If the parakeet is tame, open the box and take it out. If the parakeet is not very tame, put the edge of the box up against the cage and open both the box and the cage at the same time, tilting the box to encourage the parakeet to enter the cage.

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      Shut the cage once the new parakeet has entered.

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      Talk soothingly to both parakeets while they get to know each other. Spend some time in the room, whistling or talking soothingly.

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      Leave the room and make sure that the door is closed. Allow the parakeets some time to get to know each other.