Is a Male or Female Parakeet Better?

Overview

Male Parakeets Are More Sociable

Generally, male parakeets sing more often and socialize better. If the owner intends to keep more than one parakeet, males tend to get along better with one another, while females often become aggressive and bicker. Males often even display courting behaviors toward one another, such as touching beaks and dilating their eyes.

Female Parakeets

Because female parakeets don't sing much, it might be more difficult to train them to talk. Female parakeets also tend to be bossy and loud. When more than one female parakeets are kept together, they often become aggressive toward one another, quarreling and bickering noisily.

Bottom Line

Although female parakeets can be more difficult to train, either gender of parakeet can become a good pet with proper care. However, according to BirdChannel.com, if socializing with the bird is important to the owner, the male parakeet is the better choice.

References

• BirdChannel.Com: Male or Female Budgies as Pets?
• BirdTricks.Com: Parakeet Gender