Funadvice Logo
Explore Join
More Pets and Animals Questions

Parakeet Breeding Problems

Hey Im having a little bit of a problem with Raja(hen), and Abu(male). I’ve had raja for about five years and thought it was a bit overdue that I had actually gotton her a companion, so I did. Now I had gotton another male for her and they seemed to be quite fond of each other but because saw it didnt look too healthy I returned him and got Abu. The only problem is that Raja doesnt seem to want to mate with this male. Everytime Abu tries to feed her she fights it or pecks him. Is there anything that I can do?

Become an Expert →
Answer #1

Give them more room… a bigger cage…so he can get away from her…and give them time. She might still be sad about losing her other mate… and may not ever want a new husband…Or she might , in time, learn to love the new guy. Just make sure they aren’t crowded so she doesn’t do him harm,..while she’s in a bad mood.

Answer #2

Hey, if you like, you can read my answer on a similar question:

http://www.funadvice.com/q/why_wont_my_parakeets_lay_eggs

Answer #3

I had the same problem. Typically older female birds can be picky and fickle about mates., even to the point of abusing the male bird, by pecking. Older birds like people get set in their ways and mating may be difficult. She may not feel the need to mate and choose to be alone. Your best bet is to get a younger female bird.

More Like This
Advisor

Pets and Animals

Pet Care, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Medicine

Ask an advisor one-on-one!
Advisor

Puppies Breed

Pet Supplies, Animal Care, Pet Training

Advisor

Pets Feed

Pets, Animals, Pet Care

Advisor

Glamour Doodles

Pet Breeder, Animal Services, Pet Sales

Advisor

Outlaw Malinois

Belgian Shepherd Breeders, Imported Dog Breeders, Working Dog Training

Advisor

Bone & Yarn

Pet Care, Animal Health, Veterinary Medicine