Prim
New member
Hi Everyone,
I'm Prim,
Honestly I'm a new budgie owner... bought 3 beautiful birds, 2 for my parents and 1 for me. (Got it for my parents as they are retired and were fighting everyday, but now good news, they fight way less as they are caring for the birds like babies)
I brought home 1 to my place, my parents and I had 2 separate cage, same sized (40cmx48x55cm).
It didn't eat or drink for 3 days... then on the 4th day after coming back home, I could smell a strong chemical odour in my room and my eyes were stinging(even with the windows and fan on).. quickly went to open my windows to the max and leave my door open... I recognized the smell as newly renovated laminate glue (Formaldehyde) as I had done my reno 6 months ago... apparently it still needed to be aired out...
At night heard it fall to the cage floor, was opening its mouth wide.. "Screamed" and then lay down on its back and died
I was extremely sad and angry with myself, gave it a proper cremation and prayer rituals (Buddhist)
I have a few questions regarding the ventilation/environment area a budgie should be in, provided someone's room... ok MY room, when its back to normal without any chemical fumes...
QUESTIONS
1. Can my future budgie(s) be left in a bedroom with windows fully open, and with a nearby air purifier to help clean the air? Should a fan be on and oscillating to help?
2. Can budgies tolerate aircon especially at night or on hot days? (with air purifier and charcoal filters etc?) And if so, what temperature is fine with them being covered by a blanket for sleep? And how about modes, cool, dehumidifier etc, which mode is not recommended?
3. If i'm out for work for 8 hours, should I get 1 or 2... But I really want to bond with my new friend, and will do so once home and before work
4. If I do get 1, can I leave the tv and music on (and some pre-recorded phrases)
I roughly know you should not really pay attention to them when they are new to a home, and should go about your business to let them get comfortable.
Any answers to my questions and then some would be appreciated
Thank you guys!
I'm Prim,
Honestly I'm a new budgie owner... bought 3 beautiful birds, 2 for my parents and 1 for me. (Got it for my parents as they are retired and were fighting everyday, but now good news, they fight way less as they are caring for the birds like babies)
I brought home 1 to my place, my parents and I had 2 separate cage, same sized (40cmx48x55cm).
It didn't eat or drink for 3 days... then on the 4th day after coming back home, I could smell a strong chemical odour in my room and my eyes were stinging(even with the windows and fan on).. quickly went to open my windows to the max and leave my door open... I recognized the smell as newly renovated laminate glue (Formaldehyde) as I had done my reno 6 months ago... apparently it still needed to be aired out...
At night heard it fall to the cage floor, was opening its mouth wide.. "Screamed" and then lay down on its back and died
I was extremely sad and angry with myself, gave it a proper cremation and prayer rituals (Buddhist)
I have a few questions regarding the ventilation/environment area a budgie should be in, provided someone's room... ok MY room, when its back to normal without any chemical fumes...
QUESTIONS
1. Can my future budgie(s) be left in a bedroom with windows fully open, and with a nearby air purifier to help clean the air? Should a fan be on and oscillating to help?
2. Can budgies tolerate aircon especially at night or on hot days? (with air purifier and charcoal filters etc?) And if so, what temperature is fine with them being covered by a blanket for sleep? And how about modes, cool, dehumidifier etc, which mode is not recommended?
3. If i'm out for work for 8 hours, should I get 1 or 2... But I really want to bond with my new friend, and will do so once home and before work
4. If I do get 1, can I leave the tv and music on (and some pre-recorded phrases)
I roughly know you should not really pay attention to them when they are new to a home, and should go about your business to let them get comfortable.
Any answers to my questions and then some would be appreciated
Thank you guys!
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