Hi everyone

[GailC]

Hello. I recently became a budgie owner after more than a decade of being birdless.
I started with two budgies but they didn't get along so one had to go back to the pet store. Now I have a stress free but lonely girl, hopefully I will be able to tame her in time.

 

[Carl_Power]

Hi Gail and welcome hope you are well.

Your budgie wont be lonely get her some toys and spend some time with her, you both will be fine.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Gails and Abigils unite!

I love budgies. I can't wait to hear about your adventures together! Congratulations.

 

[Scott]

Welcome to the forums, would love to hear of your adventures!

 

[wrench13]

Welcome and be welcomed. Budgies are very smart and are capable of learning many trick and even speaking - it's just a matter of training and persistence and being consistent.

 

[Flboy]

Hi and welcome!

 

[SirEdwin89]

Welcome to the family! Budgies are amazing little parrots, capable of so much more than people often realize. Make sure to check out the general information sub-forum, it has some topics specifically for helping to build a bond with your bird while minimizing the stress.

With a little love, patience and persistence you will have a fantastic bond before you know it.

 

[GailC]

Oh yes, I've had a budgie before and he was wonderful. Very friendly with anyone and talked up a storm. Unfortunately I didn't know how bad a all seed diet could be and I lost him a 3 years of age.

Luna started eating pellets within a week of getting her. I'm still working on veggies, so far all she will try is wild rice and parsley.

We started training today. After just a couple 10 minutes sessions, I had her eating millet from my fingers but my hand was outside the cage. She even touched my finger with her beak a few times before jumping back and looking at me to see how I reacted. Such a funny little thing.

 

[Allee]

Welcome to the forums, Gail and Luna! Enjoy your adventures together and please share stories and photos. Lots of budgie lovers here, make yourselves at home.