Hello! I had a grief 3 days ago, a male budgie died, he was 6 years old, he died of an esophageal disease, how many times we did not go to ornithologists, everything is useless, the question is: My female is 5 years old, I do not know what kind of male I need to return so that she does not peck him and can give offspring, she is already a widow after 3, another question, they say you can take a male after which the offspring has already been, since he already knows how to take care of a female, is it so?
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your male budgie. In terms of finding a suitable mate for your female budgie, it’s important to consider a few factors.
Firstly, it’s recommended to introduce the new male budgie gradually to your female budgie to prevent any aggressive behavior towards him. This can involve keeping them in separate cages initially, but within close proximity, so they can get used to each other’s presence. Once they seem comfortable with each other, you can start to introduce supervised interactions.
As for the type of male budgie to look for, it’s generally a good idea to choose one that is close in age to your female budgie. This will increase the chances of successful breeding, as birds tend to be more compatible with those of similar ages. It’s also recommended to choose a male that has not bred with a relative of your female budgie, as inbreeding can lead to health problems in offspring.
In terms of choosing a male budgie that has already bred, it’s true that they may have experience in caring for a female and raising offspring. However, this is not a guarantee of successful breeding with your female budgie, and it’s still important to introduce them gradually and monitor their interactions to ensure they are compatible.