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Expert: Kyle Lohr - 3/3/2009


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one of my budgies(I think the male one) keeps making these werd hooting noises like owls do. Is this normal? Because my other budgie doesnt make them neither did my old ones. Do these noises mean anything?

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Hello Nina.
If your male budgie is making these sounds while he is around the female that is present in the cage [[if a female is present in the cage]] he is likely just flirting and trying to court her. I wouldnt stress out too much over it. Watch him while he makes these noises. Does it appear that he is in pain? Does he go off balance on the perch while he makes these sounds? Just make some observations and it appears he could possibly in any way be in pain, take him to the vet.

Hope this helps! Thanks Nina.

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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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