I already have two and want more it is just that I already have two (both male) and one is 11 going on 12. I do not want too much stress on him, but I really would like to get two more... any suggestions?
(My other bird is 2)
P.S. My boyfriend does not really want any more, but I do!!!!
2007-01-29 13:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by Myra G 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
I disagree with LadyCockatiel's answer in regards to your boyfriend and your personal spending. If you live with your boyfriend, it's not fair at all that he doesn't get a say in what happens within your shared home. Going against him when he clearly states that he will have nothing to do with any additional birds would be disrespectful and could cause some friction and strain in the relationship. Yes, it may be your own money and yes, you can do what you like with it, but it's not a matter of money. It's a matter of respect. If he doesn't want one, you can't force him. What you can do is compromise. You may be able to get him to willingly agree to getting more birds, instead of forcing him with a "that's the way it is" attitude. A bird is not a NEED. A bird is a companion that you choose to get, and is not obligatory in leisure or life.
Regarding the birds, I say if you're BOTH up for new birds and the commitment they require, which includes a 30 to 60 day quarantine in a separate cage in a separate room where air can't flow in and out easily to spread potential disease, more well-bird check ups (quarantine can end when you get a clean bill of health for all birds), more food to buy, more time to spend and devote with them, bigger messes, possible fights the birds may get in, and the possibility of separating them, go for it. But remember, you both have to be ready for new birds. I would hold off on putting them all together, even after quarantine, because due to the first budgie's age, he could become stressed by the change.
If you do choose to put them all together after knowing they're all 100% healthy and cannot get each other sick, make it a very gradual, easy, and slow move. Bring the cage of new budgies in one day and slowly move it closer and closer day-by-day so that the others don't feel threatened by the change in the environment. And they don't need to be females. Male and female budgies are, as an entire species, quite docile and adaptable. They will not duke it out if you have four males or four females, or a mix of both sexes. Just make sure the mating triggers (less than 12 hours of daylight, monitored food intake, cage rearranging, new toys, new perches, petting only on the head) are low to nil and they should be fine.
2007-01-30 03:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by PinkDagger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all girl, never let your boyfriend or husband tell you what you can or can't have if you can afford to buy things with your own money. Yes it's a matter of respect, HIM respecting your needs.
Now if you get 2 more make sure they are both female and keep them in another cage away from the males for at least 2 weeks but in the same room so they can get to know each other by seeing each other and talking instead of the new ones coming in invading the male's home. After 2 weeks trade one out in each cage put a male in one and female in the other and then leave them all get to know each other one on one without them all being in one cage. They may appear to fight or bite at each other at first but its all in getting to know the other one wont hurt them. So just leave them alone once you place the girls with the boys.
Good Luck!
2007-01-29 16:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by reasonable-sale-lots 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you get 2 more, can you keep them in a separate area of the house? Then it should not be stressful to the other bird, but it may be too much stress for your bf.
2007-01-29 13:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by juniper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see any problem with getting two more we have to remember that by nature these are flock birds. My suggestion would be if you get more make sure you have time the first couple of days to see how they are interacting.
2007-01-29 13:25:14 · answer #4 · answered by Harvey S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get more, it would be best at this point to get more males. If you add a female into the group, the two males might fight over her. If you add two females, then they may all end up fighting over each other. It's really up to you.
2007-01-29 14:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by TodDucky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. Successful relationships require good communication and compromise.I think you would be better off keeping what you have. You obviously do a great job. Talk to your boyfriend and see what you two can agree on together. This shows respect for another's views. Have a tweet year.
2007-01-29 16:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Compromise and I say yes!
2007-01-29 13:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, maybe you could get only 1...
2007-01-29 13:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by Madina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could get more, and put them in another cage...
2007-01-29 14:32:07 · answer #9 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋