adopting two congo's

[TREETREE]

I am adopting two timnehs who who have been together for about for only a short while and I am keeping them in the same cage they get along well so do you think that I need to get another if they do? I am keeping both of them as well nowthanks

 

[mtdoramike]

No, the birds shouldn't be very traumatized over it. As bird owners, we like to think that our birds have a long memory and are devoted to their owners no matter what. But the trueth is, they adjust very quickly and will pick out another flock leader very quickly.

Now, do you have any back ground on these birds? I'm a tad more concerned with the fact that they both came from a sanctuary because usually birds that wind up in sanctuaries have behavioral issues that previous owners just couldn't deal with. African Grey's are one of the most wanted birds in the avian world and for two to end up in a sanctuary disturbs me a bit.

 

[roxynoodle]

Is it ok with the sanctuary if you rehome one? Usually rescues require birds to go back to them if they are unable to be kept by the person adopting them.

There may or may not be behavioral problems. It could be the owner passed and either wanted them to be in sanctuary or the family didn't know what to do with them. I would almost trust at least some rescues more to rehome my animals upon my demise than I would my family who might just give them to the first person who showed up.

 

[mtdoramike]

I would rather my birds go to a rescue or shelter than a sanctuar because rescue centers and shelters will give them more of a one on one care and will strive to find them a good home. But sanctuaries at least the ones in my area don't adopt out their birds.

I have also heard of a few places using the name sanctuary as a nicer name for bird hording. But either way I hope it works out for you.

 

[Mayden]

Why can't you just adopt the one?

 

[Molcan2]

Why would you take in two birds if your husband is adamant that you only have one? If the sanctuary feels that both birds need to stay together, then they should stay together. Otherwise why wouldn't they just let you take one? Depending on how bonded these birds are to each other depends on how they will take being separated, unfortunately you wont know that until you do it (with the risk of feather shredding/picking as one possible outcome). Have you actually adopted these birds or are you looking to adopt these birds (these are two completely different things)?

One of Rome's housemates died in her previous home (a conure) that they only had for a few months, this conure and Rome were inseparable. When he died she started shredding.

 

[Molcan2]

Just re-read the post, are the birds under the sanctuary still? Or is the volunteer the birds new owner? Does the sanctuary know that the volunteer has these birds? What are the sanctuary's terms for adoption? Why would you still need to take both of them instead of one if the volunteer has them?

Just confused.

 

[TREETREE]

Is it ok with the sanctuary if you rehome one? Usually rescues require birds to go back to them if they are unable to be kept by the person adopting them.

There may or may not be behavioral problems. It could be the owner passed and either wanted them to be in sanctuary or the family didn't know what to do with them. I would almost trust at least some rescues more to rehome my animals upon my demise than I would my family who might just give them to the first person who showed up.

they are at a rescue in Montana and I am getting from there , I am told that are real friendly

 

[TREETREE]

I would rather my birds go to a rescue or shelter than a sanctuar because rescue centers and shelters will give them more of a one on one care and will strive to find them a good home. But sanctuaries at least the ones in my area don't adopt out their birds.

I have also heard of a few places using the name sanctuary as a nicer name for bird hording. But either way I hope it works out for you.

I am sorry for the confusion they are at a rescue in montana and they are both very friendly there owner is moving

 

[roxynoodle]

I still don't understand why you have to take both only to rehome one? Can't you just take one and let the other be adopted by another person?

 

[TREETREE]

Why would you take in two birds if your husband is adamant that you only have one? If the sanctuary feels that both birds need to stay together, then they should stay together. Otherwise why wouldn't they just let you take one? Depending on how bonded these birds are to each other depends on how they will take being separated, unfortunately you wont know that until you do it (with the risk of feather shredding/picking as one possible outcome). Have you actually adopted these birds or are you looking to adopt these birds (these are two completely different things)?

One of Rome's housemates died in her previous home (a conure) that they only had for a few months, this conure and Rome were inseparable. When he died she started shredding.

sorry for the confusion, they are at a rescue i was wrong , the owner is sick and she had both of them and today I was told that they come with bothe of their cages and since i have a truck i can haul both of them and my husband is a softy most cowboys are so he gave in and I am taking in both of the timnehs.

 

[roxynoodle]

Well, I'm glad you are getting both then I'm sure you will enjoy your new friends.

 

[Molcan2]

Oh, well congrats on your new additions! Can't wait for pics

 

[BillsBirds]

Two Greys? I'm jealous!Good luck with them.

 

[TREETREE]

I still don't understand why you have to take both only to rehome one? Can't you just take one and let the other be adopted by another person?

I am not taking both to rehome one I AM KEEPING BOTH OF THEM !!!!!!!!

 

[roxynoodle]

I still don't understand why you have to take both only to rehome one? Can't you just take one and let the other be adopted by another person?

I am not taking both to rehome one I AM KEEPING BOTH OF THEM !!!!!!!!

Yes, sorry, I figured that out later. I wrote that before you said you were keeping both.

 

[Safira]

Good Luck! I adopted two 10 year old sisters over a month ago. It is definatly hard work but you will enjoy them. Mine chatter and whistle back and forth all day.