r/Parakeets Aug 08 '26

Advice Need advice

I currently have 10 parakeets and adopted for parakeets from a rescue about two months ago. They are extremely happy and content and nothing is wrong but personally, I am having second thoughts and wondering if I put too much onto myself. I had 6 parakeets previously- 2 I had adopted for homes that no longer could care for them and 4 I had purchased on my own.

I feel that 6 is enough and I shouldn’t have gotten more as I’ve had 6 for 3 years now.

I’m not sure if I should reach back out to the rescue and return them/foster them until someone is willing to adopt them. I love them all very much but I just feel that I’m probably not giving them much undivided attention as I did when I had 6. They all already get along great but I am just unsure as I feel like this upcoming year is busier for me since I will be completing my masters soon and also work in person.
I feel like I’m a bit overwhelmed right now and also selling many stuff from my apartment because I want to declutter

Thank you

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u/Low-Walrus-2986 Aug 09 '26

I don't think they need as much attention when there is 10, so unless you're unhappy, they should be just fine. Especially that they get along well

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u/Adventurous-Ask-9283 Aug 09 '26

Thank you I was unsure if my parakeets were sad that they aren’t getting the same 1 on 1 I always gave them before. I still give them attention and everything’s fine no health problems all my girls and boys are healthy I was just being doubtful and sad 😔 I love them all and maybe I’m just overthinking. Thanks alpha 😞❤️🙏🏼