Why is my young budgie humping my hand? Is this normal behavior?

Parakeets don't usually try to mate with things other than other parakeets, however if he is doing this behavior with you it is best to just put him back in the cage and let him go about his business until he has calmed down. You can still interact with him by offering treats or having him sit on a perch instead of your hand if the behavior continues. If they're both males (which is always possible) it may be they aren't interested in the nest. You can try adding some items to it to make it more interesting, or offer some nest building material (most pet stores will carry this) to see if it encourages nest building. Be sure not to place yarn or other strings as feet and beaks may get caught on that and cause injury.

Yes! This is good behavior. They are bonding. When birds become good friends, they will tap their beaks together in a kind of ‘budgie kiss’, and will preen each other’s face and head. There is nothing to worry about here. Best wishes.

If they were fighting or your older bird was causing distress to the new one, I would wait and try introducing them again later to see how they get along. It could be that the cage you have is too small for two birds and they are being territorial, or your older bird is just stressed out by the change. Making sure the cage is large enough, and there are multiple food and water dishes available so they can't be possessive over one or the other can help reduce fighting. Adding in extra perches along with barriers such as toys or clothespins can also help break up the space to avoid one bird chasing and picking on another.

Thanks for reaching out. Birds need to be trained just like dogs, so desensitizing to toughing they don't accept will potentially work. Start with the contact he accepts,and continue this. Then similar to before, try to expand the area of contact. Over time, hopefully he will feel less threatened. Good luck.

It is not recommended to breed your budgie too soon after having a clutch because this can deplete her calcium reserves. Separating her from the male would be the best way to prevent further breeding. If she has already mated with the male, adding a calcium supplement to her food or water may help her to restore her calcium levels.

He is bored. Provide a variety of toys and puzzle feeders for him. Increase play time, both in the cage and out, to keep him distracted. When the behavior is seen, a stern "No" should stop him and then he can be distracted. Be firm and be consistent.

It sounds like Alfred may be attempting some mutual grooming if he is just gently nibbling at your fingers, and likely things of you as a friend and close companion! I would not be concerned unless he is hissing or trying to get away from you when he does this, as that can indicate he is stressed out or upset instead. If he likes to preen, adding in some toys that have soft fabric or feathers on them can also encourage him to play with that, too.