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Is it necessary to replace my parakeet? ?
There were three parakeets, two of which are mine, living in my house, seperate cages. They would occasionally play together and are used to the company. I just lost one of my own and cannot think of replacing him anytime soon. Within the next year, I am planning on moving out and taking my one remaining parakeet with me. She has never lived on her own. So do I really need to buy her a companion once I move away from my roommate's bird? I'd rather not get another just for the sake of it, but I don't want my remaining bird to be miserable. Will she eventually adjust? What's the best thing I can do for her?
The constant need for a companion seems to be just a cycle. The new replacement bird would eventually be left alone when the one I have now dies, and then I'd have to get a new friend for it and so on. I don't want to be cruel though...
5 Answers
- 9 years ago
You are right it is a cycle. But in truth I would recommend animals that are suggested to be kept in pairs to people who will make a lifelong commitment to keep these animals. So that the cycle is fine because they always want these type of pets in their life. There are many other pets out there that are fine to be kept alone.
Birds who were kept in pairs and then suddenly are alone can actually get very sick and have drastic change in behavior and health and even die in some cases. ofcourse it doesn't go that way for every bird but there is a real possibility.
Since your birds were not kept in the same cage it may not be so bad. If you would rather not get any more birds I would either 1. See about leaving her where you are not if that is a possibility. or 2. Watching her closely, give her lots of extra attention and if she shows signs of ill health or behavior then rehome her into a multiple bird home.
If you feel you can give her the added attention then it may be fine. Just keep an eye out for her.
- krypton_4p6Lv 59 years ago
company for your bird is always best. animals are like humans, we'd be miserable just by ourselves. especially if you do not spend much time home or if you two are not really bonded and spend every minute together.
i'd suggest you get another bird in another cage and put them in the same cage afterwards once they're used to each other. careful though, if she is female she should be the one changing the cage because they are territorial and she might not want another intruding in her territory.
try to buy the opposite sex, and you'll have a bonded pair (much happier) in the same space.
- 9 years ago
Well I know its painful and I know because I lost my electuse parrot and when I found out it was gone I was really sad but my parents got me a yellow headed amazon and it made me sadder but now I love to play with her but I still miss my old parrot but if your parakeet really needs a companion I think it's necessary
- 9 years ago
it depends on how much time you can spend with it as possible.
if you can dedicate a lot of time to your bird, it should still be fine, and if you can't, then get another.
if you choose to not get another bird, keep in mind that this bird may or may not become more hostile and aggressive to another bird should you decide to get another one later on.
Source(s): what my local breeder told me about my parakeet after my other one died (i had two) - 9 years ago
It might not be ablsolutely nessecary to replace your parakeet if you spend lots of extra time playing with it, but if you get another parakeet, your old parakeet might be happier.
