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How should I care for my 2 month old and 2 yr old parakeets?

I recently became the proud owner of a rescued 2yr old parakeet and a 2 month old albino parakeet. The 2yr old seems to be comfortable in his new home. The 2month old however seems sad and does not want to eat. I just bought her from a pet store a few days ago. Could it be she’s just not used to her new home yet? Or did I make a mistake in having two parakeets with a big gap in their ages?

I’m concerned that she feels intimadated by the older parakeet.
- chelita_112

Tags: Albino Parakeet, Few Days, parakeets, Pet Store, Proud Owner

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2 Responses to “How should I care for my 2 month old and 2 yr old parakeets?”

arkgrandma61 on October 16th, 2008 7:58 am

I would give the baby it’s own cage for awhile, give it time to grow and mature. The cages could be close to each other but if the older seems to be scareing the baby, put a dark colored towel between the cages for awhile.
Please take this opportunity to handle the baby and gently teach him people are a good thing ( of course after he has settled in some) and you would have a great friend and companion.
Marie on October 18th, 2008 10:49 am

It could just be adjustment. Is she eating the same food she had at the store? When getting a new bird, it’s best to quarantine them from other birds in the household for about 10 days, in case they are sick or have parasites. Does her stool look normal when compared with the other bird’s stool? Is she puffed up, does her tail bob when she breathes?
Parakeets, like people have different personalities. Most eventually get along, in spite of age differences.

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