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To tame two angry and untamed budgies, start by building trust through consistent, gentle interaction, like sitting near their cage and talking softly. Gradually introduce your hand with millet or a favorite treat, allowing them to come to you at their own pace, and work on finger training one at a time in short, daily sessions. Patience is key!

Your budgie may be sleeping in the corner of the cage for comfort, as it could feel safer or more secure in that spot. However, if it’s constantly in the corner and fluffed up or lethargic, it might indicate illness, stress, or cold, so keeping an eye on its behavior is important.

If your budgies are fixated on millet, try introducing seeds, or pellets as part of their diet. You can also offer egg food or sprouted seeds, which are nutritious and often more enticing for birds than plain seeds.

To prevent budgies from mating, remove any nesting materials, such as nest boxes or hollow spaces, and ensure they have shorter daylight hours to reduce breeding triggers. Separating males and females or housing them in same-sex pairs can also help reduce mating behavior.

Mating can be prevented by isolating the female