Should I get another Bourke??

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I have a 2-year-old male Bourke named Khai. He is definitely a people bird and will go to anybody wants to be on their shoulder. Talks up a storm. There are 6 things he will say, very smart!! He is really attached to me and another friend whom he visits fairly often. If I leave the room he calls for me,and if he is on the floor will go to where I am at even the bathroom. 🫣 He loves to be on my shoulder when I vacuum and mop!! He takes a shower with me sometimes as well. He gives lots of kisses and sometimes teases with his kisses. Loves for me to chase him.

A friend who is a breeder told me she heard of a 2-year-old male Bourke killing another 6-month-old Bourke when put together after 6 months. She has bred Bourkes for years and never heard of this. Was planning on getting another male friend for Khai but she thought best not to risk it. Cannot see Khai hurting another Bourke, but guess you never know. I am retired and home most of the time; when I am gone may be 4-6 hours at a time. The breeder friend told me I have a very special bird and I am his flock! Just thought he would like a companion when I am gone, though afraid it might make him jealous. 🤔

Jan and Khai
 

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My advice: Dont upset the dynamics with your bird. Its a HUMAN thing to think parrots require 'friend'. They do just fine with their human flock. Getting an additional parrot will change the flock dynamics and not always for the better. And you have 2X the care, food, toys etc.
 
My advice: Dont upset the dynamics with your bird. Its a HUMAN thing to think parrots require 'friend'. They do just fine with their human flock. Getting an additional parrot will change the flock dynamics and not always for the better. And you have 2X the care, food, toys etc.
 
Thanks so much for your advice! Khai and I have such a special bond and often wondered if getting another bird would cause jealousy and upset the dynamics.
 
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Agree kinda with the breeder. You are his flock. Birds can love this hour and spontaneously hate the next. Honestly there's no predicting behavior. If they do bond you will loose your friendship.
 
Gracie wakes up on the "wrong side of the perch" occasionally and is an absolute terror. Usually within a few hours she is back to her semi sweet self. Never have been able to figure out what sets her off.
 
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