My mom really wants a cockatiel. I have a cockatiel already. She is very spoiled. If I were to get another cockatiel tame and train to give to mom. How would my cockatiel react to gaining and then losing a new friend? good idea or bad idea for my pretty bird? I wouldn't want her to start plucking herself or anything.
2007-01-02 14:58:49 · 4 answers · asked by lilmisstickletoo 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
In my experience, it takes cockatiels a good while to form a strong bond. I assume your mom's bird will have its own cage. Your bird will probably enjoy having the visitor but will not be grief-stricken when it leaves. She has a strong bond with you already, and she won't have time to form a strong bond with the newcomer before you give it to your mom. Good idea.
2007-01-02 15:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as a matter of fact if all turns well, then one will stop the other from plucking. Hope that this gift goes out well!
2007-01-02 15:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mylo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! I have a cockiteil too. Wow I could really help you on this one...
Is your cockiteil a girl? If so, buy your mom a girl cockiteil...if you buy a boy they might fight (I've seen it happen) or have eggs...
The gilr birds are gentle but probably will ignore each other...
2007-01-02 15:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Sally 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well dont put them in the same cage if youve had a cockateil for quite a while she will not like to share you.
2007-01-02 15:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋