constant chattering is it normal?

[Bluebirds]

my budgies always chatter with each other is it normal?
and one is male one is female
and another question is it nomal for your budgie to sneeze now and then (like once a week or some thing)

[ChuckieTheParakeet]

Chattering is absolutely normal.  If they're chattering to each other then it's probably part of courting.  It's also normal for them to 'chatter' to themselves.  You only need to worry if you hear shreaking and possibly see them flying around frantically in their cage or flapping they're wings while on their perch.  Something like would mean something's bothering them. 

Sneezing once a week doesn't sound like anything to worry about either.  If you see that their nose is running and see constant wetness around their nose then it would be something to worry about. 

[Sarah]

Budgies, like most birds, actually create dust that lines their feathers, keeping their feathers and skin healthy. This dust, not to mention the dust that can coat their food often causes them to sneeze, just to keep their nasal passages clear. So long as it is not a constant thing or something that causes any drainage, it is no cause for concern. My birds sneeze after preening and shaking out their feathers on a regular basis.

[Bluebirds]

so sneezing is normal?
just double checking

[BJGal]

Totally normal! Oh, and constant chattering is just their way of talking and speaking to each other.  It's really quite adorable actually.

[Bluebirds]

I think its cute to!

my budgies are saying HI- CHIRP CHIRP

[Bluebirds]

any other suggestions or advice?

[Sarah]

What kind of advice are you looking for? lol

[Bluebirds]

umm.......
oh yeah on constant chattering is it courting or their way of putting there selfs to sleep
that kind of info

[Sarah]

Nope. Chattering is normal. In fact, count it as a good indicator of your budgies mood and good health. A silent budgie is a stressed, maybe even a sick budgie. If they carry on squawking, they are probably doing just fine

[Bluebirds]

cool thanks

[sguerra85]

flying around frantically in their cage or flapping they're wings while on their perch.  Something like would mean something's bothering them. 

My parakeets do this often, yet they seem to be happy, not scared or bothered. I just thought they were playing and getting exercise. Weird.

[Sarah]

Well, you are both right

Cage bound budgies, or any budgie that feels it did not get enough exercise will tightly grip a perch and proceed to beat their wings vigorously, just to work their muscles and use up some energy. This is very funny to watch, because the wings create so much lift that the bird is actually tethered to the perch by its feet, and will occasionally even seem to be floating just above it. This is normal, healthy behavior. Although, it might be a sign that you should give them more flight time (assuming that you let them out of the cage at all.)

Budgies can also beat their wings in times of stress, especially when their "flight" reflex is triggered and they are irrationally frightened and struggling to get away in any way that they can. This will cause them to beat their wings on the floor, walls and perches of the cage, but also usually involves the bird hurling themselves against the walls of the cage.

[Bluebirds]

Sarah I have a question.....
I don't let my budgies out to fly in rooms........
not really at all.......
but its because when I tryed it they flew close to the roof and when they did that they would fall into corners of the room it kind of gave me a fright.....
so now I dont let them out at all

[Sarah]

I am not exactly sure what your question is. Are you asking if it is okay to let them out, or lock them up?

Budgies like any parrot can be very clumsy when flying at first because their muscles are underdeveloped and they are not familiar with the dimensions of the room when flying. For the most part, I suggest just letting them out. Like kids learning to walk, they will fall. They might even run into things. Just try to stay calm and let them get their bearings. You can try to keep things a little safer by closing blinds on windows, throwing blankets over mirrors, and even shoving pillows into cracks if you are afraid they might fall behind something.

You do not have to let them out of the cage to fly, or at all. It may not be fitting for your home and lifestyle to do this. However, I firmly believe that it is in the best interest of the bird to have exercise outside of the cage. I also don't really understand people's impulse to keep parrots and not take them out. Surely pets are for holding and playing with... and well... petting. You wouldn't keep a cat or a dog in a crate for it's whole life. Why would you do the same thing to a parrot?