Budgies make fabulous pets.
Perhaps the reason for their popularity lies in the fact that budgies are highly intelligent creatures that are easy to care for and great fun to watch.
But, budgies are social birds.
And, many concerned pet parents, in the attempt to ease their beloved pet’s sense of solitude, wonder if playing bird sounds, particularly budgie sounds, would cheer up their feathered friend.
The question is – Should I play budgie sounds for my budgie?
Yes, in most cases, budgies do seem to enjoy the company of other birds, especially the non-predatory kind.
Many budgies seem to relish the sounds of other budgies close to them as well.
However, it is a mistake to assume that all budgies will react similarly.
Some budgies tend to get frustrated by the budgie sounds their humans play for them.
So, without further ado, let’s look into the matter of why some budgies enjoy the experience of listening to the budgie noises, and other budgies hate it.
Find out what are the advantages of playing budgie sounds for your pet, as well as what you can do to help your budgie out of its anger over the sounds of other budgies.
What Sounds Do Budgies Like?
When it comes to budgie sounds, though, most budgies react differently.
According to Behavioral Ecology, budgies respond to environmental changes differently based on their personality.
So, while one of your budgies might be happy listening to budgie sounds, its cage mate might show aversion to the same sound.
Is It Bad To Play Bird Sounds For Your Bird?
It is neither bad nor cruel to play bird sounds to your bird.
But, you, as a pet parent of a budgie, must be conscious of your pet’s response to the music or bird sounds that you are playing for your bird.
You see, budgie owners are advised to keep a close eye on their beloved pets during and after playing bird sounds for their beloved pets.
If the sounds make your bird chirpy during and after the noise, then it is evident that your birdie doesn’t hate the sounds.
It would be best if you were on the lookout that your pet doesn’t become eager to search for the source of the sounds, as many birds tend to do so and become frustrated afterward.
Yet, if your bird is simply happy and content to stay put listening to the bird sounds, then you need not be concerned about your feathered friend’s well-being.
On the flip side, if your bird seems annoyed, becomes aggressive during or after listening to the birdie sounds, and seems to want to search for the bird noises, you need to stop playing bird voices for your pet.
Do Parakeets Like Bird Sounds?
As mentioned earlier, parakeets are social birds, and most avian pets don’t react negatively to a cage mate, particularly budgies.
Listening to bird sounds, and even watching television (Bird documentary) seems to be a highly agreeable pastime for many domestic avian pets, especially budgies.
Yet, your bird’s reaction to music, bird sounds, or budgie voices is going to be as different as its personality.
The easiest way to determine what your bird will like or dislike is simply trying the sounds out with your bird.
And, you might be surprised with the results as a few of your budgie may relish music or bird songs, a few of your beloved birdies might become frustrated being unable to find the ‘other budgie’ making the noises.
Is A Chirping Budgie A Happy Budgie?
Yes, there is no doubt that a chirping budgie is a happy budgie.
A happy budgie chirps, chatters, and whistles.
Your budgie’s body language will also indicate quite clearly whether your bird is happy or not.
The single staccato chirrup or chirp signifies a content and busy budgie getting on in its life.
The chirping can function as a reassurance to let the flock buddies know all is well, create a bonding experience for all the birds in the flock, or simply be used to fill up awkward silences.
Sometimes your budgie may use chirping to tell you, its favorite person, that something is not right with it.
The chirping might be used to say to you that there is no food or water in its cage, get your attention, or that it might be facing some other cage-related problems.
Related article – Why do parakeets chirp when they hear water?
Wrapping Up
Budgies are friendly and affectionate pets.
It is rare to find a budgie that doesn’t enjoy any kind of bird sounds.
However, if your idea is to make your budgie feel comfortable and less lonely by playing budgie sounds, look at your pet for cues.
If your budgie becomes happy and starts chirping while listening to budgie sounds, it’s likely your bird is enjoying itself.
On the other hand, if your budgie tries to nip at your fingers and escape its cage looking for the source of the budgie sounds, then you can be 100% sure that budgie sounds aren’t your budgie’s cup of tea.