seperating a plum head and lovebird

[lad1]

I have a lovebird and a female plum headed parakeet that I got in my bosses divorce. I don't know a lot about birds, so I hope someone out there can help. I have been trying to find a home for these guys, but I'm not having a lot of luck. They tolerate one another, but they don't seem to actually enjoy one another's company. They never fight, but they don't ever get within 6 inches of one another. They are both 15 years old, and have been together their whole lives. The lovebird is much louder and messier than I had anticipated, and I have found a few people willing to take him (or her). I'm afraid to re-home the plum head, because she will inevitably become a breeder, and I don't think that is right. I'm willing to keep her because she is very quiet and makes little mess. Is it wrong to seperate them after 15 years? And will the plum head be depressed if she is alone? Please, any input is helpful. Thanks for taking the time to read this

 

[greycloud]

My suggestion to you is to put the lovebird in a separate cage and place the cages very close together. If all goes well start to move the cages further apart. 15 yrs is along time to be together. You will notice by their behavior if they are accepting of the separation.

 

[lad1]

Thank very much. They are in a very large cage now, so I can put the lovebird in the smaller cage and see how it goes. I'm just trying to do what is best for the birds (and my family). It sounds harsh to rehome one, but I just don't want the plum head to end up a breeder.