I was living in Arizona for the first half of last year and last half of 2019. During my time there, I met a female plum-head at a bird store I visited. I was completely drawn to her. She was small, feisty and cage aggressive. But I felt I really wanted her. So I visited numerous times to see her. I would simply talk to her and be around her cage. Over time she became much less defensive. Eventually getting her to touch my finger with her beak. When I felt the time was right, it was time to bring her home. I wanted her at least a little tame because I have several other birds of other types.
Since taking her in, in the fall of 2019, she's been a happy member of our family. Always sweet and kind. Never bites, always giving kisses. But she hasn't bonded with any of the other birds, or even interacts with them - she just keeps to herself. As for me, I work over time a lot at my job, so I don't get to see her much. Though my family members do give her plenty of attention at least.
I'm looking into investing in getting her a male, so she'll have a companion while I'm away. But it seems plum-heads aren't an easy find, nor are they cheap, but my bird's happiness and well-being are worth any price. I'm looking preferably to get a younger male. The younger the better. As I mentioned, I have several other birds. Cockatiels, conures, other parakeets, and I'd like to ensure he grows up getting used to me, my family and our family of birds. If anyone could help me out, it'd be very appreciated
Since taking her in, in the fall of 2019, she's been a happy member of our family. Always sweet and kind. Never bites, always giving kisses. But she hasn't bonded with any of the other birds, or even interacts with them - she just keeps to herself. As for me, I work over time a lot at my job, so I don't get to see her much. Though my family members do give her plenty of attention at least.
I'm looking into investing in getting her a male, so she'll have a companion while I'm away. But it seems plum-heads aren't an easy find, nor are they cheap, but my bird's happiness and well-being are worth any price. I'm looking preferably to get a younger male. The younger the better. As I mentioned, I have several other birds. Cockatiels, conures, other parakeets, and I'd like to ensure he grows up getting used to me, my family and our family of birds. If anyone could help me out, it'd be very appreciated