Having another bird???

Question

ive had my quaker parrot for about 8 months now

hes great

my mum and i were thinking about getting him a friend

either a another quaker or an african grey

i know the african grey is most likley not a good idea because its a much bigger bird and might hurt my quaker

if i do get another quaker parrot will he stop talking to me?

because he does speak

will it make him talk to the other bird more and love me less?

will he get more vicious towards humans

the reason we want another is because alot of the time he gets lonley wen im at school and my parents are at work and no one is home for the whole day

is this a good idea or not??

Answer 1

I would get another male quaker, they can bond really well, be best friends and you shouldn't have to worry about breeding! I think you'll find if you get a hand-raised male they will both love you as much as ever.

Good luck!

Answer 2

i wouldnt get another 1

Answer 3

Having a single parrot is not a bad thing.  He'll bond with you, and may reject another bird, or even other people.

Answer 4

You never know how a quaker will react to another species of bird, or even another quaker. We have three quakers- neither of them get a long together. Total I have 10 pet birds- only one quaker and my sunday conure get along together. They mostly just tolerate the other birds. Quakers are very territorial and they can be very jealous. Just make sure if you chose to get another bird, you still have one on one time for the first bird. And if you decide to get another- get one because you want one. Don't get one to keep the other company, because chances are they may not get along.

If you want another species that he may accept, try to get one the same size as your quaker- like a conure, meyers, senegal, or something like that. Quakers can be so strong willed and agressive toward other birds, they have no fear. They can try to attack even much larger birds.

If you get another bird he shouldn't stop talking. I have heard of this happening sometimes, but usually birds pick up alot from each other. If one of mine learns a new word- you can bet the rest of them will pick it up in a few days. They are constantly chattering back and forth. If he does bond to the other bird....make sure that you interact with them both daily to keep them bonded to you too. It is a myth that bonded pairs can't be good pets- I have a bonded pair that are awesome pets. You just have to handle them and interact with them. Breeding pairs that are left in cages and not handled are not good pets.

This is a good idea if you have the time and dedication for another bird, and if you are going to get one soley because you want one. Their are many one bird households where the bird is totally content while at home alone during the day. Ours mainly sleep while we are gone.

Answer 5

he will love you just the same, just now give them both as much attention because one of them will feel let out. Find, a time that you can give them both attention to the birds at the least every other day.

i hope this helps!

-smiley gal

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Answer 6

No, this is a bad idea. Birds don't belong in captivity. They don't belong in cages. Every bird in captivity was either born into a cage or captured in the wild. Birds would much rather stay in the wild. They are very social creatures who preen eachother and live wonderful, free, lives. Many bird species will mate for life. Unfortunately, people who buy them as pets are taking this away from them. As a result, birds in captivity are miserable. Many birds are abandoned or forced into isolation for the rest of their lives. Please don't ever buy another bird!