My Dad is convinced

[RayPember]

If you read my earlier thread, this is somewhat repedative, but my Dad thinks that if I get anymore birds, that it will ruin Py's personality. I'm thinking I want another conure, but I'd really like some opinions. He's really kind to other animals cause of some simple things I taught him. My Dada had a great cockatiel for a year until she flew away and he was so convinced that if you get or have more than one bird(like we did before I learned more about them as pets) that they would be bonded and not like people, thus being aggresive. He really needs to watch more youtube vids if you ask me. But like I said. So, what do you think?

 

[MikeyTN]

That is a possibility! But it really depends on the individual bird! When I had two conures at one point, I got them as a pair, the Nanday prefers to be out with people instead of being with the other conure. But it can be just the opposite depending on the bird.

 

[Remy]

It's possible, but if you socialize them well, and perhaps keep them in separate cages (close to each other is okay though), you should be okay. If you haven't had Pyro very long, I'd suggest waiting at least a few months so you can bond with him first.

 

[Remy]

I had a pair of cockatiels, and they were perfectly friendly with us. It didn't seem to interfere at all, except when they were nesting, they would be aggressive while near the nest box.

 

[roxynoodle]

I had 2 conures for more than 10 years. They did live in separate cages though. But, they were both as friendly as can be with me. I still have one of the conures, and now she's with an amazon and a Grey and she's still exactly the same.

 

[ZoeS]

It will change your relationship with your bird, but you probably won't lose it.

Keep them in separate cages and spend one-on-one time with them to reinforce your bond with each one. Encourage them to visit with and be nice to other humans to encourage a "big flock" mentality.

It will be harder to establish a bond with the second bird, but not impossible.

 

[RayPember]

I'll have had him for a year in March, I'm the only person who can really pet him for extended amounts of time. I got him at 14 weeks, and wasnt very well educated on how to raise them properly. He became a fearful bitter, then an aggressive one, and I've been working since to gain trust. He's pretty good now, and someone once told me that maybe a friendlier, more trustworthy bird might help him out. I cant have just one, because they are so fun to have, and everyone says that having more than one can be a blast. I just have my initial worries <

 

[BillsBirds]

Like everyone has said, if you work with them, and keep them in seperate cages, it is possible. I have 9 birds, and have a great relationship with all of them except 2 rescued parakeets. They've lived together for so long, and are bonded to each other. So, I'm leaving them to themselves. I've tried to seperate them to work with them, but, their pitiful cries to each other breaks my heart. And, I've decided to let them live out their days together, and just enjoy watching them.

 

[RayPember]

Thats so sweet. Wow, nine birds! They're all good with you I hope? The house I live in is small, so I dont want larger parrots until I have more room and I'm more experienced, and until I can devote that much time to them. I'm only 17 and I work Fridays so I dont make that much. Soon I'll be going to college you know? Most of the animals I have are low maintenance, dogs, two rats, some snakes and lizards, then my little conure. So I'm going to start making it a point to vary their diets and make schedules. XD Thank you for the reply!

 

[Pedro]

Well i am going to go against the grain here, I had 2 male sun conures that lived in the same cage together & were the most adorable loving companions. They were only caged when i was busy or out. They got on well together absolutely loved my hubby when he was home. I think i was just part of the furniture but they did love me as well.

The only down side was as they matured they both got very territorial of us & our home when strangers came, they would attack, so i would have to cage them then. But they were our pets so it didn't really bother us. They both were the best fun. I will always have fond memories of those two living in our house. They were eventually housed out in the aviary for the customers safety.