too many???

[Molcan2]

I think its a very good question to ask someone. I think the length of time is so important. Each bird needs to be settled, before a new one is added. I personally feel that it takes at least a year, if not longer for a bird to completely transition into a new home. From that point then reassess how much time you can truly put in with a new bird first and how much its going to impact the house. I personally think two to three is my max and will always be (and never more than one Too at a time). I think people jump in without really considering the fact that most of these guys will out live them. I think that its important for a person to think about the fact that they will own this bird for the rest of their lives. A lot of people tend to think about the 'now' part, when really they need to consider the 'forever' part of parrot ownership.

 

[ShreddedOakAviary]

In that regard parrots differ from anything else a human takes on...

Parrots will be with you for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

Chidren, dogs, cats, horses, etc.... all leave eventually. Not a parrot, it is a toddler you live with forever. I'm only 32 years old, imagine me at 80 still cleaning and feeding Moe and the other birds. In a society where everything is treated as disposable (including marriages), how many people are truely mentally prepared to live with a parrot until they literally physically can't do it anymore?

Parrots require a level of dedication that let's face it the greater chunk of society is incapable of for one reason or another.

 

[Bengara]

:32: Don't know

 

[melinda]

Most people can't think over a years worth of time ahead of them. i have trust funds set up for each of my birds. A list of people the has bird exp. to care for them and that is updated every year.I hope i get to be that crazy 80 year old woman with the birds down the road but if something happens before then i know they will be cared for.

 

[woubette]

I personally have two pineapple green cheeks. I have had Rio since he was 3 months old (he is now 1 1/2) I recently got Kai who is 7 months old and I have had her for almost a month. I can't imagine having any more or I would not be able to spend quality time with them individually. Two small birds are alot of work and the time and effort you put into them is enormous. I think that there is no "correct" number of birds that a person should be able to have. It all depends on the quality of time, financial ability and ability to love. The bird as well as the human well being and quality of life are the major factors that come into play here. If neither have the quality of life then it may be time to consider some type of change.

 

[Mare Miller]

I've thought about getting a companion for my Amigo but not sure about the consequences. Whether or not they will like each other, my main concern. What do you do in that case?

 

[Mare Miller]

yeah, yeah...I threaten my kids with their inheritance!