I put my lonely quail near my pair of budgies. Was this a good idea?

[Alien_250]

So, i am trying to look for some friends for my male quail after all his passed away and he's the only one left. I put his cage near my pair of budgies. He is really, really stressed but is that normal since he is in a new area? My budgies are really chirpy so i thought he would feel less lonely with them around.

 

[Debbie292d]

I'm not sure it makes any impact from bird to bird as they "speak" different languages, but in terms of some chirpy "noise," I'm sure it helps.

One of our brooders is across from our parakeets about 4' distance. I think their chatter does calm them a little bit.

 

[Nabiki]

You might try giving him a mirror and a small stuffed animal for now.He will need companions at some point.