my parakeet is the only bird i have and i read some stuff on the inter net that u may need another parakeet in with it my mom will not let me have another parakeet so thats out of the question. i have a hamster could i maybe put there cages side by side and they could keep each other company i know that sounds stupid but im just trying to think oof some sugestions. what do u think i should do ???
2007-01-06 07:37:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
As long as you are planning to give your parakeet a lot of attention and love, you don't have to get another bird. Keep the bird in your bedroom or in the room that you spend the most time in so that you can talk to it while you work. If go out, put on the radio or tv so it won't feel as lonely. I don't really think putting your hamster next to your parakeet would have much of an effect.
2007-01-06 09:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anaelise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parakeets thrive alone, just be sure you give the bird attention and toys. No mirrors. If a bird has another bird around, or a mirror bird, they get mean and can bite and hiss at humans. As far as the hamster, NO. You could give the poor things a heart attack. You don't see them playing together in the wild! Your bird will look to you as it's flock. Give your bird lots of love and attention and toys.
2007-01-06 07:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move it's cage to other locations occasionally, play with the bird, train the bird, play music for the bird, and let it watch some TV. Rotate its toys. If you integrate the bird into your human flock, then another bird is unnecessary. Have a great year and develop a great relationship with your parakeet.
2007-01-06 09:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 13:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, now.....you are right in thinking that it sounds stupid to put the hamster and the bird side by side and think they will keep each other company....
you need to spend time with the bird, and train the bird to come onto your hand, and shoulder...and to come to you when called...have little treats for the bird,,,and when s/he comes to you, or listens to you,,then the bird gets a treat..soon, s/he will see you as the leader of the flock, and you will be "mommy"
watch out for ear rings, though, because the parakeet will more than likely start to play with ear rings and other jewelery, since they go after shiny things....just like kids...
be patient and enjoy your bird...you don't need another one, just need to train this one.
ENJOY
2007-01-06 07:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by flyboss1107 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hamster won't keep him company. Just spend a lot of time with him. Maybe keep music playing or the tv on while you're gone. And give him a couple complicated bird toys if you don't already have any.
2007-01-06 07:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're fine with one Bird, spend lots of time with him (or her not too sure) and he will start to bond with you.
When you have to leave him alone during the day turn on a radio softly so he isn't in silence which means danger to a bird (and other animals)
Also toys will bells in are a treat which they can see as another bird. The cat balls work a treat, you can hang them up or let him kick them around the cage.
2007-01-06 19:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by Fuzzy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have parakeets, lovebirds and a guinea pig. i don't think your idea is stupid at all, the parakeets and lovebirds all like to sit on the piggiess cage to check him out and the piggie really likes it!!!! he gets sooooooo excited. he stands on his back legs to sniff the birds and they let him. if you spend enough time with your bird, he will be just fine. he will even bond better with you. did you know that with enough time and patience, they can talk. enjoy him now, and maybe even try to teach him some tricks and your mom will come around. my husband didn't want any pets and now we are getting an amazon!!!!
2007-01-06 14:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by lola7737 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think I would try to introduce your parakeet and your hamster.... they aren't exactly compatible species...
Perhaps you should just try to give your parakeet more personal attention. As long as he isn't lonely and neglected, he should be just fine.
2007-01-06 07:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by coconut_parrothead 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a good idea they won't be lonely cause they will see each other so they could be like two peas in a pod after a while
Good Luck!
:)
2007-01-06 10:59:49 · answer #10 · answered by Rocker Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋