These 2 birds have been together for about 20 years and this morning poor Lucy passed away. We are concearned how the male bird will be. Anyone Know the best thing to do?
2006-09-12 15:22:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
I would watch the male bird, if he seems like he is lonely, and no doubt would be, i would test his reaction with another one, but not right off, i would put the two cages if you have two next to each other, and test them to see if they would get along. :)
2006-09-12 15:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by bettyboop24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would take it slow. It's hard losing a room mate that's lived with you for so long, especially when seeing it from Joey's POV. You can get a new bird right away but introduce the new bird to him slowly. He might be aggressive for the first while, but cockatiels aren't exactly known for their mean personalities! I've introduced birds to each other right away to let them sort out their own flock dynamics but the birds had an entire room to themselves - if they needed room they would just fly off. That's harder to do in a small cage.
It will probably take about a good month before Joey starts getting used to the new bird and the noticeable absence of Lucy. There will probably be long days where Joey will screech his head off wondering where Lucy is. I hate it when that happens. It's very depressing to watch. Once he realizes that Lucy isn't coming back, he should tone down his alarm calls.
Good luck! It's hard losing a beloved room mate and pet!
2006-09-12 20:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should most definitely replace the cockateil. In your hearts, Lucy will ALWAYS be there, but Joey needs a mate, and with out one, he made find it hard to cope. Many birds go into depression after losing a mate, and die of such a condition. If anything, Joey needs a friend, to recieve comfort from, and return to a normal lifestyle. I know it maybe hard, but Joey needs a companion. He has grown accustom to companionship. I reccomend trying to adopt one his age, unless you can buy one his age. The pet stores and breeders have relatively young birds, and Joey may not be AS happy as he would have been with someone more his age. It is up to you though. My condolences and best of luck!
2006-09-12 15:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by birdluver_93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an analogous adventure with my own cockatiel. i eventually have been given him over it, and feeling a splash greater maintain far off from the cage yet leaving the door open each and all the time. I not at all had a challenge with dropping exterior of the cage, and he finally mellowed out. in keeping with risk, in case you pick to persuade him to locate a splash on his very own, you could set out a handle someplace not extraordinarily on the threshold of his cage? A millet spray (over newspaper, they're kinda messy) might paintings, i think of. solid success.
2016-10-14 22:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly reccommend giving Joey your attention instead of that of a mate that might now be compatible, especially at how old he is.
2006-09-13 17:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's you choice. I think you should anwser that problom yourself
2006-09-12 15:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mylo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋