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Expert: Kyle Lohr - 3/15/2009


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I'm really struggling with my budgie, I've  had him for two years now and I still haven't really tamed him. He will sit on my hand in his cage but not when he's out He literally screams at me-he's VERY noisy and he's driving me mad. I'm thinking about finding him a new home but I will be sad to because I do love him. We recently lost his companion which has compounded his aggression. A long time ago, someone suggested that he needed to be clipped but I didn't want to because I felt it was cruel. Do you have any advice?

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Hello Sian. If your really wanting a true demesticated bird that will sit on your finger all the time, a budgie isnt going to be that bird. Budgies are no where near domesticated as dogs and cats and parrots are. They like to be away from humans. I suggest you find him a new home if you dont want him beacause hes noisy. Hes a parakeet, hes only doing what his instincts are telling him. Sorry I couldnt help a lot.

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Kyle Lohr

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I can answer questions on breeding, illness, housing, diet, color mutations, genetics, and many others. I find budgies to be one of the most wonderful bird species to own as a pet. If I do not know the answer to you question, which is indeed a rare event, I will do my best to research and find the best answer to your question. I have dedicated my life to budgies and now I'm prepared to give back and help the community with their budgies as well. These birds are so wonderful there is an endless amount of information to know about them. I learn new things from budgies every day that I spend with them. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. You will not be disappointed with the feedback.

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I have owned and bred budgies for over 10 years. I know just about everything there is to know about these beautiful birds.

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Great American Bird Show and The National Cage Bird Show.

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I am currently attending Fort Collins Veterinary School in Colorado and plan on becoming an Avian Veterinarian.

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