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I have had my parakeets for about 7 years this mornimg they were fighting drawing blood. I believe the female started it the male is the one who was bleeding from under his wing and foot. I did seperate them before going to work Should i keep them seperated? (is it just the 7 year itch) just kidding really don't know what to do please help.
Hi, Karen. Thanks for posting.
I recommend you keep them separated, at least for a while. You could keep them side-by-side, but in different cages. Female keets can be ruthless toward other keets, usually with other females, particularly if there are eggs/babies/nestbox involved. However, I've seen female keets who would fight (and often kill) any other bird in the cage. I don't know what goes through their minds/why they behave like this, just something that happens in the bird world.
You can try putting them back together again at a later date, but I'd supervise them if/when you do. I've come home to a dead keet at the hand of another keet on more than 1 occasion (and I've caught quite a few in the process of inflicting harm on another).
Chrys
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Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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