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Question
I live alone and want to get a budgie as a companion. We had one when I was young and loved it a great deal. However, I am gone for about 3 days at a time (coming home the 4th day) every 2-3 months. If I train the budgie to drink from a water bottle type feeder could I leave it home alone safely?
Hi, Keyra,
I'm sorry for responding late to your question(s). I was hospitalized and trying to catch up.
I do not recommend you leave any bird alone for any extended length of time. One day is one thing, but too many things can happen that make leaving a bird alone for 3 days at a time problematic. They can get their legs/feet stuck in things, the bird could run out of food, water, etc. The only way I would recommend this would be if you had someone come in every day to check on the bird.
Chrys
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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, 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 a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
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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