Fighting

[budoinst]

This my initial time on the board and we need help as soon as possible.

Four years ago a couple gave us two females that we kept and another one at a later time. When we introduced them together those years ago, it appeared the first two attacked the later one to the point of bleeding. We separated them and added a wild parakeet to the lone cockatiel. Everyone has since lived in harmony.

We then decided to build a very large aviary thinking that with that much room that we could attempt to put everyone together. For the first few days all was fine. This morning we have found who we believe was that initial lone cockatiel torn up and bleeding badly. It appears that there is a gash above its left leg. He is isolated and apparently doing okay. At the same time we have left the initial pair and the parakeet together and all seems well thus far. No aggression has been shown whatsoever and the parakeet is so quick in his own right that he seems to be able to leave quickly if in danger.

To be honest, we are not certain which sex the birds are with certainty. It seems as if they may be all female, but am not sure.

Any assistance is GREATLY appreciated.

[sarak]

My suggestion is to keep the parakeet with the beaten up tiel if they were buddies before, it doesnt seem logical to keep him with the two that are bullying others.

Sex really doesnt matter unless you are planning to breed.

Hope that helps, IMO the beaten up bird should never be exposed to those particular birds again.

sara k

[Just Ask Jan!]

I would move the one that is being beaten up to live by itself.
Sometimes budgies cause trouble. The original two may also be a bonded pair and simply defending their larger territory (new cage)
Jan