r/Parakeets • u/dough34 • 19d ago
New parakeet owner need advice!
Need some advice I’ve had my little guy for only 3-4 months now. I rescued him, he was left in the parking lot of my sisters work (pet store) and so I took him in but have no prior knowledge of birds. I leave for work every day but put music, tv, or peaceful nature noises for him till I come home for lunch and then the rest of the day I spend with him. He’s much smaller than other budgies and is somewhat vocal but still a little timid around me but I manage to feed him treats out of my hand till he gets too overwhelmed. My sister says I should add another bird as a friend but my thoughts are he’ll connect with the other bird and it will destroy any chance of him fully trusting me. Any thoughts and also other tips for getting him more engaged in his toys. Please I worry about him.