Quick Sun Conure question

[Boudreau]

We have a new addition to our family and had a quick question about the Sun Conures. Am I 'cheating' Isaac in any way by him being in a solo bird, or more specifically, sun conure home?
I don't know if just human bonding would fill the void that may be there from his instincts for a monogamous relationship in any way. Perhaps I'm overthinking it but I want the best for my buddy. He's still a little fella at almost 4 months and while not new to birds, I'm a first time owner/parront.

 

[LordTriggs]

as long as you give attention to them they're fine on their own.

You'll probably deal with some masturbation when its hormone time but hey we've all had dry spells right?

as long as he gets play time, time with you and plenty to keep his brain going, he'll do just fine

 

[Sunnyclover]

Nope you're not cheating him. The only issue is birds are in general not that great in captivity but as a species it's to late for that. We just need to take care of the babies we can handle as well as we can. He'll be fine if he gets enough love and attention from you guys...overall.

 

[Boudreau]

I appreciate the responses and reassurance. He is the center of attention and on my shoulder anytime I'm home. My wife handles him when I need to do things around the house. We just want the very best for him is all. Thanks again.

 

[SilverSage]

Not at all as long as you are up to the task of being Jos EVERYTHING! Some families are. Don't let others guilt you over this parronting choice any more than you would allow them to pressure you to have more human children


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[Boudreau]

I was just asking since I wasn't quite sure if my wife and I could meet his needs 100% as his 'flock' and be his companions adequately. I'm so glad I found this forum. I figured there was one out there as there are forums like this for about everything under the sun anymore.
Thank you everyone.

 

[SilverSage]

It's a very valid question. I personally prefer a multi-bird home but each family is different and has different needs.


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[Sunnyclover]

I have one bird who is also a sun conure and he gets mounds of attention and is clearly very very happy. I mean... he's a sun conure that is actually quiet. That says a lot because if you are meeting their needs the bird should not have much of a reason to scream. He does scream when I leave or enter the house or room but that's normal flock behavior and when I'm inside the house he usually with me. Anyways... getting on with it, as long as you treat him like a family member and continue to do so he will be very very happy!

 

[Boudreau]

This is very reassuring. Two of my three friends have single bird homes, one is a cherry top? Conure(Freddy) and he is extremely happy. The other is a 40+ year old African Grey that actually immigrated with his family from Hungary in the 70s but they are both the absolute center of attention. I wasn't sure is all.
My other friend has 2 macaws and they are both best friends, opposites in every way personality wise but inseparable. I wasted sure if that kind of friendship could be replaced by us and not short him anymore of what nature intended for him. We will continue on with Isaac and give him the best we can. Thank you all very much.

 

[LeaKP]

I echo what others have said. Sounds like your sunnie is getting what he needs. We have one bird, an African Grey. He is the center of everything and in the main sitting room of the house so he's rarely alone. He's doing great. I've had multiple birds and actually prefer having one.

 

[Flboy]

Here is a thought for the flock environment!
http://www.parrotforums.com/general...-impacts-dna-repair-long-short-telomeres.html