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birdlvr4eva

07-09-2006, 12:20 PM

Hey my name is Francesca, Cesca for short. I got a budgie named Kiwi about 3 days ago, and although I can understand his shyness, he won't make a sound. Do any of you know if that is because he is still adjusting? Is there such thing as a mute budgie? Replies are greatly appreciated. :budgie:

Dinky

07-09-2006, 12:31 PM

He's probably just still scared. Try talking to him softly and maybe whistling a bit. Spend time near the cage. Is he eating ok and everything?

birdlvr4eva

07-09-2006, 12:45 PM

He seems to be eating fine, I haven't seen him drink, but I heard that they don't drink a whole lot. Thanks for the reply.

birdlvr4eva

07-09-2006, 12:53 PM

I've seen kiwi move his beak up and down (he wasnt eating) it looked like he was mouthing but I'm not sure

Alfie

07-09-2006, 01:31 PM

Totally normal...hes still adjusting. Give him a few more days and im sure he will perk up and maybe want to come out of his cage.

You've got lots to look forward to!

birdlvr4eva

07-09-2006, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the reassurance.

Joey

07-09-2006, 08:43 PM

Yep thats normal....:D He just has to adjust...:D

Budgiekin

07-10-2006, 11:05 AM

I meant to tell you what a great name Kiwi is! I myself have a budgie named Kiwi...he's the most mellow of my current 3 budgies.

And yes, just be patient. It can take a couple of weeks for a budgie to become more comfortable in their new surroundings. If after several weeks (say 6-8) he still hasn't adjusted, then I would consider getting another budgie to keep him company. That's what I had to do with my budgie Skyla. She didn't adjust at all to being by herself so I got her a friend (Kiwi) and she perked right up!! :p

birdlvr4eva

07-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Thanks budgiekin. Good News! Today then kiwi started hopping around his cage and singing. :) By the way, your Kiwi looks almost exactly like my Kiwi. That's Ironic lol. Also I was wondering if you knew what that specific coloring Kiwi is, does it have a certain name

Budgiekin

07-13-2006, 09:50 AM

I think our Kiwis would simply be called normal greens...not very exciting, but they are so adorable nonetheless. Cheers to our Kiwis!!:p

Kelly27

07-13-2006, 10:34 AM

Just give Kiwi a little more time to settle in! Hey, welcome to the forums by the way!
Kelly
xXx :) ;)

birdlvr4eva

07-13-2006, 11:21 AM

:p thanks. go kiwis!:budgie: