indigo
New member
- May 20, 2007
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- Parrots
- Serenity & Pix and their kids Jade & Tango (Peachfaced Lovebirds) and Bonnie (Budgie)
I have a little girly budgie who has always had anxiety issues. My home has always (for the most part) been calm, and no parties, kids or anything like that to stress her out. She's alright if I don't go over to her cage, and when I let her out of her cage she refuses to go back in, and if I go up to her cage she gets skinny and wings go out a bit. She clings to the back when I change her food and water or clean her cage. I have had her about one year and got her from the pet shop (I am thinking this may be a reason - the pet store part). I had two other budgies from the same store, and one just passed away (no known reason) a couple months ago and the other one my female budgie killed about 3 weeks before that.
So I don't know what to do for this little girl. Now, I will be moving to California within the year and I don't like leaving this stuff to the last moment ... I like to know what to do and to get with it. Okay, so here is what I have been thinking:
1) See if there is any supplements or whatever that will help her (can't cost much though - very limited budget) and try those out
2) Find a more suitable home for her - perhaps a single older person who has gobs and gobs of time and experience with budgies
3) Do nothing and see if she comes around on her own
I am really worried about the actual move, and then once I am there we (my guy and I) are wanting to start a family ... so I am concerned that the extra activity will make her a complete nervous wreck. That said, the only time I'd look for a new home for her is if it is best for her.
None of my family members are able to have her, and same with my friends (most just don't like birds enough to have one).
I need your opinions. The last thing I want to do is re-home her, but I do want (and feel it is my responsibility) to do what's best for her though and if that is re-homing here, then I will do that.
So I don't know what to do for this little girl. Now, I will be moving to California within the year and I don't like leaving this stuff to the last moment ... I like to know what to do and to get with it. Okay, so here is what I have been thinking:
1) See if there is any supplements or whatever that will help her (can't cost much though - very limited budget) and try those out
2) Find a more suitable home for her - perhaps a single older person who has gobs and gobs of time and experience with budgies
3) Do nothing and see if she comes around on her own
I am really worried about the actual move, and then once I am there we (my guy and I) are wanting to start a family ... so I am concerned that the extra activity will make her a complete nervous wreck. That said, the only time I'd look for a new home for her is if it is best for her.
None of my family members are able to have her, and same with my friends (most just don't like birds enough to have one).
I need your opinions. The last thing I want to do is re-home her, but I do want (and feel it is my responsibility) to do what's best for her though and if that is re-homing here, then I will do that.
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