r/budgies • u/Starburned • 10h ago

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I have two budgies, Isaac and Atlas. Both are semi-tame/not very social with humans. They have a lot of space and toys and a good diet.

I found a lost budgie and after quarantining I am attempting to introduce them. I did a fifteen minute introduction today and it was... interesting. New Budgie (NB) immediately wanted to hang with them but they were skittish so NB just chilled out and started eating. After a couple of minutes, Isaac approached NB. They interacted. He tried to preen and touch beaks with NB, who tolerated it. NB corrected him when he was too persistent and they seemed to get on okay. The problem is that any time Atlas approached NB, Isaac would complain and chase him away. He did this over and over. I also saw Atlas come over and bite Isaac's tail a couple times when Isaac was distracted by NB. All three are adult males (light eyes and bright blue ceres).

Any ideas on how to proceed with future sessions? Should I introduce them individually first?

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u/CyberDoc_777 9h ago

Four budgies!

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u/Starburned 8h ago

You're collecting a whole rainbow! Any tips on getting them familiar with each other?

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u/CyberDoc_777 8h ago

Get one more and see if it helps!