Should I get a second IRN

[jonhlane]

Hi. I've had my IRN for a few months now but she is still quite nervous, she's never left alone because I can't leave the house.
If I bought a second IRN which is, apparently, very tame, would this help my first IRN to become less nervous or would it make the new IRN more nervous?

Is getting another one a good idea?

Thanks for any advice.
John.

 

[wrench13]

Not a good idea. You get a second ( or third ) parrot because you want one, not because it might fix a problem with the first one.

 

[SilverSage]

It will not in any way help your current bird. All it would do is take time away from your current bird.


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[jonhlane]

Yes, good points. Thank you both.

 

[gem.collins]

i recently adopted another ringneck i now own a green and a blue (sex unknown) we purchased another as we always wanted 2. They both have very different personalities rio my green irn is quiet shy and would rather not be messed with unless its shower time where as blu my blue irn loves human company and will eat from your hand and will sit and listen while been spoken to... as a pair together they are very comical although dont always get along but having the two had definently brought rio out his shell hope this helps

 

[gem.collins]

also just because the other irn is tame with the owners he/she now has does not mean it will be tame with you as it has to adjust to all new surrounding, routines, you. just bare that in mind

 

[SilverSage]

And also remember that often adding a second bird adds stress and complicates/intensifies behavioral issues.

Never get a second parrot for the sake of the first; only get a second bird if YOU want it even if the birds are never safe to have around each other.


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[itchyfeet]

I recently acquired my second IRN. I've always loved watching two together on youtube, but had no intention whatsoever in adding another one. As it was, we were waiting for Skittles. Anyway, Clarke was listed for rehoming as a bit of a yeller and biter, and suitable for an aviary only. He was only six months old. The add upset me and I sent it to hubby for sympathy. Well - hubby decided he was worth a look.

We went to visit him and low and behold he came right up to the corner of the cage and made noises at the hubby. Hubby fell in love, Clarke came home. All in the space of 24 hours. Not really how you're meant to add parrots!

Our Henry is a hand reared happy well behaved(ish) shoulder bird who will talk up a storm, go to anyone and can be taken anywhere. He and Clarke get on so damn well it's hard to seperate them, and they now share a sleep cage by choice. But now, I've notice I've had to make an effort to keep Henry's training and people ability, because he's bonded. Clarke is able to be handled a little bit and is improving every day. I think thats just a knowledge and environment thing.

Moral of the story: Even if your new bird did get one with the first one, If I had to work that hard to hang on to Henry's training, imagine how difficult it would be for a parrot already nervous by nature. With time, patience and understanding you have the potential to have a spunky wee parrot in your midst. Don't lose heart, IRN's are finicky things.

Just to clarify, by not being able to leave the house - I'm assuming this is health related as opposed to bird related?