AboutErika Expertise I can answer questions about parakeets and their taming, housing, breeding, hand-feeding/raising, food, toys, and other general questions. I can not answer questions concerning medical issues and if your bird is injured take it to an avian veterinarian immediately!
Experience I have raised parakeets for almost ten years. I've had success breeding and raising budgies. I also have some experience in hand-feeding/raising parakeet chicks.
Education/Credentials I have succesfully bred and raised budgies for ten years.
Expert: Erika Date: 7/14/2008 Subject: New Female Budgie Not singing
Question This is the second day I have had my female budgie. She has only chirped once for a short time since I got her. Is this normal?
Answer Hi Gretchen!
This is perfectly normal with a newer budgie! Females are not as talkative, also. Males usually enjoy chirping more, but females make great pets. If you really think something's wrong then take your budgie, cage and all, outside, weather permitting. If you bought this female from a pet store then it is possible that she just misses the company of other birds, and being outside and hearing other birds might help her.
