companion

My bird is a softbill and not a parrot, but I still want to be an active member here. I encourage you to participate in the discussion of avian companionship. I think about my relationship with my canary a lot. I have owned many pets throughout the years, several species, and there wasn't a...

This is an incredibly difficult post to make, and it has taken years to come to this decision. I’ve posted in this forum multiple times requesting advice on if I’m the best home for my green cheek conure. I got Bree when I was 14 (currently 19) and I wasn’t able to truly grasp what I was...

Hi, I have a three year old peach faced lovebird since a chick. He's tame and has always been very closely bonded to me, however I've been wondering for some time, would it be possible to introduce him to a companion of his own species? would another lovebird be best/ easiest for him to bond to...

few weeks ago, I lost my nearly 40-year-old eclectus. She was also a rescue, my second rescue. Thunder chicken got along with her extremely well. they always interacted with my supervision, playing, preening, flying, eating and just being happy birds. Jen my Eclectus died from a leg infection...

Hi everyone. Cockatiels, budgies and pionus are recommended for first-time bird owners with children. I have a little one (pre-schooler) and I’ve prepared a large setup for a Maximilian Pionus, ready to go ahead next week! Before getting the bird, I’d appreciate opinions on whether this...

I have had my 3 year old lovebird, Eleanor for a year now. I rescued her from a bad breeding situation but she was with 2 other lovebirds. Since getting her, she has become very good with me but wants so badly to be friends with the boys but Charlie has no interest and Major and Tango are happy...

So I've had Bella for more than a month. She was hand raised along with her brother, and once weaned, her and her brother went to stay with a caique and their sister from the previous years hatchlings as well as a few other birds. She's now the only bird indoors and I feel a bit bad about it...

So I'm a new bird mom to a sweet 9 month old Sun Conure. (We've had him 3 months) He's an absolute cuddly sweetheart and me and my boyfriend love our little screaming mango. The only thing I'm worried about is the personality change when he hits maturity. I was wondering if a companion would...

Two weeks ago I lost my almost 25 year old cockatiel. A couple days later I noticed a "rough" patch on my son's gcc's belly that looked as if she might have pulled a feather or 2. She will be a year old in about a month, and we've kept an eye on her, but the patch has gotten a little bigger...

Hi everyone. Desperate times here in my household and I could really use some advice. I have a 2 year old Dusky conure named Gus, he has lived w/ us for about a year and a half. We recently went on vacation and had a friend watch Gus. Apparently Gus really liked hanging out with his birds, and...

So im thinking of buying a companion for my pet bird Ollie, dont get me wrong he's completly happy and entertained however i think he would really enjoy the company of another bird. My mother has a passion for birds aswell and loves ollie very much, her birthday is coming up and i thought i...

I have a rescued Blue Front Amazon that is sweet as pie. She doesn't like to be touched so we just don't try. I had a Sun Conure that was my baby that I had for at least 10 years. I accidentally walked outside with her on my shoulder and she flew like nobody's business. I could kick myself daily...