Budgie died. Should I separate aggressive budgies or keep them?

I am sorry for the loss of one of your birds. Another budgie would be an option. A gradual introduction would be needed along with close monitoring to prevent aggression and injury. A larger species would not be recommended.

Hello. If the cage is large enough and there are enough food and water dishes around to eliminate competition, then this should be a fine arrangement. You should monitor their behavior closely when they’re first together for any signs of aggression, though budgies are naturally gregarious birds that live in very large flocks so I suspect this won’t be the case. Good luck!

Budgies are social animals. Just because they fight sometimes doesn't mean they hate each other. They often interact to enforce a social hierarchy. If you need to keep them separate, try letting them out at the same time to have periods of time together, although this could stimulating the re-establishment of their social standings. Good luck.

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I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your bird. It is possible the male became frustrated, or there was competition over shared resources such as food, water, bedding, etc, that led to a fight and the death of your female if it appears she was attacked by the male. Making sure birds have enough space to move around and access food and water safely is always needed, as well as slow introductions when two birds haven't been together before or in a long time. It would probably be best not to introduce another bird to your male, and to instead focus on enrichment in other ways such as adding in puzzle toys, treats, fun things to interact with, etc, instead of adding a new bird that may stress him out or cause competition.

That is a lot of questions! And one I don't really have a good answer to. Sudden death can be caused by a number of things including illness, parasites, infections, nutritional issues, etc. It's always a good idea to first make sure the environment your birds are in is kept clean, and that they have access to a balanced diet and fresh water at all times. It is also a good idea to quarantine any new birds for a few days before introducing them to the other birds you own in order to prevent the spread of any illness. Stress from being put with strange birds, recently re-homed, switched to a new cage, etc can also cause a bird to act ill. Making sure they are in an environment that is free from harassment by other pets or people, is in a warm-draft free area, and that all birds can easily access food, water, perches and sleeping space is best. If you suspect one or more birds are ill it is best to separate them immediately into a hospital cage that is kept warm and with easy access to food and water to prevent the spread of illness and to keep any sick birds from being picked on. Seeking veterinary care to check for the cause of their illness is also a good idea.