I think we are all aware that, if possible, the most fair way to keep a parrot is with a partner due to their high social needs and biological programming to feel the need to have their flock nearby at all times. We of course cannot accommodate between working, spending time with our loved ones, maybe tending to other pets in the household, etc. I have a few questions regarding the circumstances of your Bonded birds and how that affects your relationship together.
I personally only have a cage of 4 budgies (who are split into 2 pairs, but are mostly un-tame due to my own doing) and the rest of my birds are singles with me planning to add same-or similar species additions if possible.
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So I have a small list of questions to better understand the dynamics of this! Thank you
PLEASE include the species of the birds and if possible, their ages and caging arrangements.
Answering with the most details will of course be preferred- I want to know every bit of your birds relationship with you and their partner and the dynamics of it all! And please, add additional questions to your answer as you see fit for more detail.
Firstly, how did you get your bird, and how did you acquire your birds partner? - Since being babies? Introduced after having the first bird for a while? Right after weaning? After bonding with you? Longer than you can remember (for adopted adults of course). How long have they been buddies?
Are the bonded birds caged together? If not, where are their cages placed? How does this affect THEIR relationship together being caged together or not? Do you think this is enough for them?
Does your bird see their partner as a flock member/best bud or a romantic partner? Either way, how do you fit into their relationship? Are they very moody as a mated pair? Or alternatively, does one see YOU as the romantic partner and still have a buddy?
Does either of the birds in the pair adore spending time with you a lot? Would you say you or your birds buddy is favored over you?
How do you feel you stand with the bonded pair? Can you handle them as you please (if you want to at all, of course. Some people let birds be birds)? Do you wait for them to request your attention and love? Do they go days, weeks without wanting your attention or is it a daily necessity?
Are there times of the year (we all know... that hormone season) where they change? How DO they change, if so? If they do get broody, do your bonded birds get broody with their cage mate or you? Or both?
Do you have a better relationship with one of the birds in a pair of bonded or do you have similar relationships with both birds?
I think these are all of the important questions I can think of for now.
I personally only have a cage of 4 budgies (who are split into 2 pairs, but are mostly un-tame due to my own doing) and the rest of my birds are singles with me planning to add same-or similar species additions if possible.
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So I have a small list of questions to better understand the dynamics of this! Thank you
PLEASE include the species of the birds and if possible, their ages and caging arrangements.
Answering with the most details will of course be preferred- I want to know every bit of your birds relationship with you and their partner and the dynamics of it all! And please, add additional questions to your answer as you see fit for more detail.
Firstly, how did you get your bird, and how did you acquire your birds partner? - Since being babies? Introduced after having the first bird for a while? Right after weaning? After bonding with you? Longer than you can remember (for adopted adults of course). How long have they been buddies?
Are the bonded birds caged together? If not, where are their cages placed? How does this affect THEIR relationship together being caged together or not? Do you think this is enough for them?
Does your bird see their partner as a flock member/best bud or a romantic partner? Either way, how do you fit into their relationship? Are they very moody as a mated pair? Or alternatively, does one see YOU as the romantic partner and still have a buddy?
Does either of the birds in the pair adore spending time with you a lot? Would you say you or your birds buddy is favored over you?
How do you feel you stand with the bonded pair? Can you handle them as you please (if you want to at all, of course. Some people let birds be birds)? Do you wait for them to request your attention and love? Do they go days, weeks without wanting your attention or is it a daily necessity?
Are there times of the year (we all know... that hormone season) where they change? How DO they change, if so? If they do get broody, do your bonded birds get broody with their cage mate or you? Or both?
Do you have a better relationship with one of the birds in a pair of bonded or do you have similar relationships with both birds?
I think these are all of the important questions I can think of for now.