Hello all!
It's becoming more and more obvious that our birdy girl (RB2) is lonely during the parts of the day we're at work/school. This isn't much actually, since my husband and myself have very different schedules and at least one of us is home most of the time. She has plenty of toys and food and as much enrichment as I can contrive. Ultimately though, I know she's a flock bird. She seems happiest when our house is buzzing full of people (as it was last Christmas when all my family came and her flock swelled from 2 humans to 11).
So I'm wondering...
What are your thoughts on a second bird as a companion/company for an RB2?
In your experience, should it be another 'too or is a similar-sized species from Africa or the Americas ok?
I'm interested in adopting, but am worried about compatibility... is there a way to introduce two birds (say on opposite sides of a window at a rescue) to see if they immediately start aggressively displaying or are curious about one another?
What should I look for in a new-to-us rehomed bird? I'm willing to work with a new featherbaby, but it's critically important to me that the new bird can eventually be safe to have around Rhubarb. (There was a traumatized caique at a local shelter that had a nervous break and killed/injured more then 7 birds at it's previous home).
All thoughts and opinions are welcome!
It's becoming more and more obvious that our birdy girl (RB2) is lonely during the parts of the day we're at work/school. This isn't much actually, since my husband and myself have very different schedules and at least one of us is home most of the time. She has plenty of toys and food and as much enrichment as I can contrive. Ultimately though, I know she's a flock bird. She seems happiest when our house is buzzing full of people (as it was last Christmas when all my family came and her flock swelled from 2 humans to 11).
So I'm wondering...
What are your thoughts on a second bird as a companion/company for an RB2?
In your experience, should it be another 'too or is a similar-sized species from Africa or the Americas ok?
I'm interested in adopting, but am worried about compatibility... is there a way to introduce two birds (say on opposite sides of a window at a rescue) to see if they immediately start aggressively displaying or are curious about one another?
What should I look for in a new-to-us rehomed bird? I'm willing to work with a new featherbaby, but it's critically important to me that the new bird can eventually be safe to have around Rhubarb. (There was a traumatized caique at a local shelter that had a nervous break and killed/injured more then 7 birds at it's previous home).
All thoughts and opinions are welcome!