How many of you are Single Bird owners

[lquan]

I only have one bird; Lily. I got her when she was 3 months old. She has been with me for over a year now. I taught her how to fly without any harness. She is an expert flyer. She had proven that to me outdoor one time when she was 5 months old. I won't let her do that anymore nor she likes to be outdoor anymore. She has always been a flighted bird. She accidently got out of the house quite a few times chasing after us, but still prefers to fly back in when we go inside. Being a single bird, she is the queen of the house!

Luckily, my wife stays home all day with her. My two young boys also love her. She loves all of us, but loves my wife the most. Wherever we go, she always flock with us. She doesn't want to be out of our sight; not even for 5 seconds. If the last person leave the room, she is on the shoulder of that person from wherever she is hanging.

I don't think I want another bird. Not because Lily is much trouble, but my line of work requires me to travel a lot. It is tough for my wife to take care of 2 young boys, a koi pond, a guinea pig, and a velcro-bird when I am away from home for a long time. Also, all of my family members lives on the East Coast. Flying a bird to the East Coast every year can get quite expensive.

 

[BoomBoom]

My 2.5 year old sun conure is also an only bird. I keep him entertained when I'm at work with recorded bird / nature sounds, classical and cultural music which he seems to enjoy. He's appears to be a very energetic, playful, mischievous , happy little bird (at least to me) despite his only bird status.

I've always wanted a friend for him but I am worried they won't get along with each other. I just can't juggle 2 conures and be able to provide a quality life for both them and me, should they decide they hate each other. So for now he stays single. This is a huge nagging concern for me, I wrestle with the idea frequently. I'd write more about this but I'm getting ready to put my little buddy to bed so I can go for a late night run with a friend. Cheeeeers!

 

[Bradari]

Thanx so much. u guys have all helped me out tremendously.
I have noticed that even at 6 weeks Fidget would rather be by me than with the teil. he will chatter and carry on until I go fetch him in his room. then as soon as he is with me he will snuggle up in my hair and be as happy as can be.

I personally think the teil is just gona hold him back cause he is 6 weeks and starting to wean, already showing less interest in the rearing food where as the teil is still very dependant on the rearing food and shows no interest in solid foods. infact he fights with the teil when I feed them.

So I am gona see how it goes once the teil is gone. oneday id like to get another gcc but not now.

 

[BoomBoom]

I think I missed your post about the tiel. How long have you had the tiel? Where you planning on rehoming him on account of your conure? If so I think it's best for both birds to keep them in a flock.

 

[Bradari]

Boom Boom. I am rearing the teil for my mom, it goes to her in a few days. the conure and teil don't really get along or pay attention to each other. just in the same room .

Also my husband does not wanta second bird in the house so I have to compromise with him.

 

[katina]

I only have my conure skitzo, I used to raise tiels but they ran me ragged I couldnt give them away before the next set arrived. I would like to have at least one set but although skitz is called male at the pet store , I'll need time with him only had him two months I need to probably have a vet check to make sure he is a male. But for now it just me and skitz, ive bonded with him but still we need some time to well adjust to each other

 

[JellyBean]

JellyBean was my first and only bird - I have dogs (two white German shepherds) and cats (who live outside). JB gets pretty much all my attention when I am at home, we work together, watch TV, have a shower - he sits on my head in the bath... I am still getting used to this enormous personality in the house... not sure I could manage another!

 

[saka_sandora]

Not going to lie its hard having multiple birds. Genesis has become SUPER clingy and constantly wants on me, and once Zack sees this he wants to be on me too.