My budgie seems happy alone. Should I get her a companion bird?

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Tweety has been alone for a long time now and seems quite happy that way. When she had Chirp (not anymore), she would not let him eat or sit on the swing and cause a lot of trouble. Her personality is possessive and arrogant. She seems peaceful without other budgie but I've found out that budgies are flock birds and should be in a pair. I'm afraid it'd be a bad change for her and disturb her. Should I bring her company? Or is it ok for her if she's good this way? Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Tweety. Many bird owners have only one budgie, and the vast majority do well as long as there is mental stimulation. These parrots don't like to be along, so either bird or human company. The problem with adding another bird, is not all birds get along and in a cage there is no escaping aggression. If you have a return policy and get the birds as a trial run, that could work. Also, new birds should be quarantined to limit transmission of infectious agents. Good luck.

My budgie seems happy alone. Should I get her a companion bird?

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