What was the factor for getting second parrot.

[Tman]

First I have to say something important. I just notice that I have a picture next to my name.
I can't remember what you call it. I just would like to say Thank You. It of Cash my cinnamon GC.
Now back to my question. For me I bought to at once. What it was I thought since I live alone and I pretty much stay by myself, I felt it might be to quiet.
And I had the cage and the room so I came home with two.
And now I have 4. And if I get lucky on the 7th of September, it maybe 5. The raffle is on the 7th. Here is Cash

 

[Vampiric_Conure78]

I've always had more than one bird since I've been bird-keeping. I started in 2000! I started with two budgies, then five cockatiels... then the rest is history, LOL!

 

[osklvste85]

My job, traveling with a bird and 2 small dogs working 12 hour shifts discouraged me from a second bird. I settled down in one spot. Again I was discouraged. Overwhelmingly and obvious jealousy of my CAG. I didn't want to deal with that working 12 hour shifts. Believe me, I have been tempted so many times. I am often over protective in my bird and dog care. Never without a potential dangerous medical reason. My avian vet has offered me a CAG and once a pink cookatoo to rehome free with cage and accessories. I had the room. I had bird tolerant old dogs. But I had an aggressive feathered roommate and 12 hour shifts critical care. Yes I regret it. But I feel it's the best. Nameliss after 9 years still hasn't accepted 100% my service dog. Pulling his tail through cage bars to hear him scream for momma is her favorite pass time.

 

[texsize86]

My first “second bird” does not reflect well on me.
1984 first bird was a wild caught Orange wing amazon.
We didn’t know anything about parrots but we wanted one that would talk.
Plumas was not a good candidate for talking and didn’t want anything to do with us.

So we went looking for a for sure friendly and proven talker.
That was Bingo our yellow nape. He was our second bird one year later in 1985.

I picked up a third amazon in 89 because she chose me and was being rehomed.

The next true “second bird” was Baby the Cockatiel.
I acquired Lucky my first cockatiel by accident as he found me outside my working location.
I…….I could tell he wanted something after bringing him home and I thought he wanted a friend.
Went to pet shop looking for cockatiels and we were literally walking out the door when we heard a strident squeaking.
When we looked back one cockatiel had managed to stick his head between the bars of the cage and calling desperately for us to return.
That was Baby .
They hit it off together like peanut butter and jelly.

Merlin would be the third “second bird” but this is getting a bit long. Maybe later.
If you really want to hear the story.