New parakeet, possible problems?

[Stormiii]

Cobalt (AKA Coby) is a baby budgie, less than a year old, and most likely a boy. Since he was showing signs of loneliness, we decided as a family to get a second companion for him, but decided to wait until after our big vacation to the other side of the country. At this time we had owned Coby for around six months or so, and he was the sweetest thing! He sang to you, loved head scratches, and would even climb up your arm to preen your face! Soon, we got Sunstone, (AKA Sunny, another mineral, since I wanted their names to match). She was very anxious, breathing very heavily and even losing a few feathers. Coby went crazy over her, (probably fell head over heels for the beautiful bird) and chased her around trying to preen her. She wasn't having it, inching away and squawking at him. Will he continue to do this? If they grow to like each other, will we expect eggs? (Which we don't want). And most of all, will Coby and I maintain our relationship, or will he completely disregard me for his new mate? Answers GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

 

[SailBoat]

Lots of Possible Problems caused by adding the second Parrot.

Now that you have two, you need to do what is needed and that is to provide each their own cage!!! This will halt the attacks and will settle the fighting. And, will clearly assure that there will not be any eggs as long as neither is allow out of their cages at the same time.

I would strongly recommend that you read the many Forums that support your need for a vast increase in information regarding the care of Parrots found within Parrot Forums.

If you want to assure some kind of relationship with your first Parrot, I would recommend that you return the second Parrot. Your first Parrot has strong interests in your second Parrot and that is not going to change.

 

[LordTriggs]

much of what sailboat said really.

When you say trying to preen her the fact he's chasing her sounds either like he's trying to mate with her or attack her. Budgies can be territorial and extremely aggressive! Also whenever a second bird is bought they need a 30 day quarantine to ensure there's no diseases that can infect the first. Bit confused as to why you would get a second bird if he's lonely, there's never going to be a guarantee they'll get along meaning you have less time with each. You should be providing him the attention he needs.

I'll also add that the second budgie sounds like they're on death's door and maybe one day away from sitting on the floor of the cage. I would take them back to where you got them from, if not they need a CAV ASAP!