Second Parrot ...Any suggestions....

[liz]

Rambo was an only. Although he thinks he is human I wanted to get him a buddy. I searched for another amazon or a parrot of similar size. I found Myrtle. These two can never be seperated again. They are not buddies but they always have to know where the other one is and will call each other by name a come're. They are so much fun an company but somethimes I feel like I am running a day care center. "Leave her alone." "Stop pulling his tail." "You two better share". "He had that toy first." "No - get away from there". "Leave the ornaments on the tree." "Put that back".

[laducockatiel]

Honestly, as far as human nature goes, I would suggest you get the bird you want. If you don't, you'll end up getting it later and then you'll get multiple bird syndrome.

Yeah, that's probably the best idea. Don't make the mistake of getting a bird for your bird, get a bird for yourself. Whatever bird you get, you can desensitise it to your current bird and you can enjoy the bird for your self too.

I disagree. I think this is a bad thing, as it will only lead to both birds getting less of your time, and if they then cant enjoy each other, who's situation have you improved upon?

Dont do a selfish thing, try to consider whats best for your bird. Because really, do you really NEED a second bird for yourself? The one needing a buddy is your parrot, not you.

I can use myself as an example, you have probably seen my thread about a buddy for Stitch. I have worked my ass off looking for a friend for Stitch, but to be perfectly honest, I dont even want a second bird right now. I am doing it because I care about Stitch, and that is why I have spent hours upon hours to look for the right kind of bird, which will be able to live with Stitch.

I am not trying to be judgemental, but getting more birds just because you want another kind or an additional one, is how birds end up with alot less attention from you, as they might need separate cages and separate out of cage time.

If you would listen to the advice given in the thread, and also read up on the web, I would be thrilled, just try to see it from a different angle than wanting a new cool looking parrot?

Actually, now that you have explained it to me, I realise that I was wrong. Thanks for pointing it out and showing me why.

[cml]

Great =), sorry for ranting. Its just that I really want our feathered friends to be happy .

[laducockatiel]

Great =), sorry for ranting. Its just that I really want our feathered friends to be happy .

No problem, I completely understand. After all, I am a feathered friend father

[Khaiqha]

Getting another bird of the same species in no way guarantees that they get along. I also don't believe in getting a second bird just to be a friend - if a person doesn't have enough time for one bird, having two will not make it better.

[cml]

Getting another bird of the same species in no way guarantees that they get along. I also don't believe in getting a second bird just to be a friend - if a person doesn't have enough time for one bird, having two will not make it better.

That is very true, but why risk the time you have, when you can maximize the chances of them getting along? They are like us individuals, but the odds are better with the most similar bird you can find.

Refferring to human nature and wanting a spiffy looking parrot is nothing but looking at it from your own perspective, not trying to do the best for the parrot the second bird is gonna be living with.

[Crimson_Shadows]

budgie! budgies are great small parrots, very unique and the cost of a cage is fairly cheap because of they're size. I have owned 2 budgies before and found they were an absoloute delight

[Cage Cleaner]

Getting another bird of the same species in no way guarantees that they get along. I also don't believe in getting a second bird just to be a friend - if a person doesn't have enough time for one bird, having two will not make it better.

I agree with this. I don't believe in the getting a bird for my bird argument at all. Further, I very much agree with your comment previously about multiple bird syndrome, and human nature. Heh.