Is it better to have a male or female budgie?

Native to central Australia, budgerigars, commonly known as parakeets or budgies, make fun-loving and social pets. The best way to tell male from female is by looking at a parakeets’ cere the fleshy nostril area above the bird’s beak. At maturity, male budgies have a bluish cere, while females have a pinkish cere

What’s the difference between male and female budgie?

The males are generally tamer and will be more likely to try to talk. They generally try out many different sounds. They are much less likely to bite and are much more friendly.

Are male or female parakeets nicer?

Male budgies are socially active. You will often see them singing and head bobbing. They are also more playful even inside their cages. These budgies get along well with other birds as well as people.

Is it better to buy a male or female budgie?

Male budgies get along well together; they serenade one another, and usually interact harmoniously. If the cage is larger, you could consider selecting a female budgie for your male, provided the male budgie has space in which to escape, should the female reject his constant courtship advances when hormone levels rise.

Are male budgies better talkers?

Males are far better talkers than females (although some females can be taught). A budgie who is finger-trained (i.e. will perch on your finger without fear) and completely relaxed in your company will talk more readily than a less ‘tamed’ bird.

Which budgie gender is more affectionate?

Male budgies tend to be the calmer, more social of the species. The hens, while they can be very sweet, tend to be more aggressive towards strangers, will be more inclined to defend their territory, and will nibble on things more. This is due to their instinct to create and defend their nest.