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Bourke Questions

Roseicollis

Meeting neighbors
Joined
2/15/17
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I might be getting two Bourke's parakeets in the future, but I have a few questions and it would be really awesome if people who have experience with this awesome species could provide some answers.

1. I want birds that aren't too needy, but are comfortable with just sitting on me and chilling while I work. Are bourkes what I'm looking for?

2. What kinds of toys do they like? I'm planning on making my own, and while some sources say Bourke's parakeets prefer shredding toys, other sources say that they aren't interested in toys at all.

Thank you so much in advance!
 

Hope Taylor

Checking out the neighborhood
Joined
2/11/18
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3
Real Name
Hope Taylor
Mine loves his bells and mirror. He feeds both and flies up and tags the bell.
 

Susannah

Strolling the yard
I Can't Stop Posting!
Joined
5/18/15
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84
Location
Northern NSW AU
Hope, concerning mirrors - some birds become obsessed with the 'mirror bird' and regurgitate it's food in order to feed it...in time they become malnourished...just hoping this doesn't happen with your boy.
 
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