I want to invite another parrot to share my life. I always imagine having a small flock of parrots (2-3). The problem is, I have a very jealous and clingy companion in my male Ekkie, Matisse. When I give Lucy the cockatiel attention, he immediately assumes the begging position, or stares with hateful jealousy the entire time. I tried to do everything right. I researched the social structure of different parrots before deciding on a male Eclectus. I wanted a parrot that was less likely to form a strong bond with just one person (I have commitment issues haha), and ok with playing on their own a few hours per day, and be able to be in the same room without having to constantly be all.over.me.
Needless to say, Matisse has broken the mold. He came to me as a mama's boy and only bird in his previous household, and I am sure I added to that. I want to get another larger parrot in a few years but guilt is holding me back. I think it would break his heart. Lucy was here before him, so he grudgingly accepts her, and I don't think he sees her as a threat, but how would he feel about me bringing another bird into his territory and spending time with this new handsome or pretty stranger? Would he know I still love him too?
Has anyone else felt this guilt? Or had a bad reaction from a jealous bird, like feather plucking or a personality change? Did it go away?
Needless to say, Matisse has broken the mold. He came to me as a mama's boy and only bird in his previous household, and I am sure I added to that. I want to get another larger parrot in a few years but guilt is holding me back. I think it would break his heart. Lucy was here before him, so he grudgingly accepts her, and I don't think he sees her as a threat, but how would he feel about me bringing another bird into his territory and spending time with this new handsome or pretty stranger? Would he know I still love him too?
Has anyone else felt this guilt? Or had a bad reaction from a jealous bird, like feather plucking or a personality change? Did it go away?