My new budgie sits low. Is he lonely or just scared and adjusting?

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your new pet! Budgies can be a very shy species, and this is often exaggerated when they are put into unfamiliar settings (such as a new house). I would recommend giving her a little more time to adjust, as long as she is eating and producing feces. You can find these at the bottom of the cage. Alternatively, you can also take her to a veterinarian for evaluation. This is a good idea from a wellness perspective, as it will slow you to gather information about her baseline health, and your vet can determine whether Frost is ill or not. They can also provide you with basic information on husbandry and nutrition as well. I hope that gives you a place to start, and good luck with your new bird!

Poor little birdie! What a cutie too. It is quite possible he could have some dehydration or loss of energy due to his excursion, or could have become injured or caught some illness. If his lethargy continues, he seems to be sneezing frequently, he isn't eating well, or he seems puffed up/hunched over or is sitting on the floor of his cage then I would bring him into the vet for an examination.

It could be that the stress of an environment change/new people is stressing it out some. I would give it a day or so to settle in, and if it still stays fluffed or has other signs of illness, let your friend know and also bring it into a vet. Keeping it warm and with access to food and water may also help.

Give Buddy some time! It takes awhile for birds to get used to new surroundings. Make sure he has many perches, toys, and fresh food and water available, and try to leave him alone for a few days to adjust to his new environment.

Thanks for reaching out about your budgie. Trauma can be very stressful and will result in being quiet and scared. The concern is that he is quiet and falling asleep. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give comfort. Try offering a little water via a syringe or shallow bowl. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Blitz. Even though moving to a new home is very stressful, this seems more than stress. Concerns over an underlying disease needs to be considered and a veterinary visit is highly recommended. Providing heat support for now might give some comfort. Place a towel on bottom of cage for perching. Provide food and water within reach. Good luck.

It sounds like Rio is still getting use to his environment. I would recommend finding a treat he really likes. Than you can give that treat to him by hand to help build a bond/relationship. If he does not settle down soon I would get a slightly bigger cage.