Tips for Owning Multiple Birds

Birds are addicting, aren't they? If you are considering adding another bird to your home, there are several factors that you will want to keep in mind. Although birds of the same species tend to get along, it may take some effort to introduce a new bird into your home. Be aware that adding a new bird will be considerably more work and money, and it can be challenging.

Adding another bird to your home can be beneficial by reducing loneliness. However, sometimes your existing bird will no longer want to have a close bond with you. Make sure that you think through these considerations before adding another bird to your home.

Tips For a Smooth Transition

If you do decide to get another bird, follow these tips to make the transition smooth and less stressful for you and your birds.

Make sure you house your birds in different cages and maybe even different rooms at first. This will give you time to make sure that the new bird isn't carrying any contagious diseases. Then, place their separate cages in the same room, so they can get to know each other slowly.

Play with your birds separately, at least until you know that they can get along. It can be hard for an existing bird to adjust to a new bird in the home. They might feel jealous or ignored, which can lead to self-mutilation. Be sure to give them equal amounts of attention and reassure your existing bird that he is not being replaced. Slowly allow the birds to be outside of their cages at the same time, but be sure to watch their body language for signs of jealously.

Parrot Housing Options

Many people wonder if it's okay to have multiple birds in one cage. This is always a trial and error issue because no two birds are alike. Make sure to carefully watch your birds if you place them in the same cage; if you have more than two birds, make sure that they are not ganging up on one bird. Size is also an issue in housing multiple birds. If smaller birds get along well and you have a big enough cage, it's probably acceptable to house them together. However, bigger birds should generally have their own cage because of their large size and the amount of room that they each need.

There are several different cage options if you want to house your birds together. You could invest in a bird aviary that is large enough to house all of your birds. This allows smaller birds the room to fly around and perch in a variety of places, making a nice, big home. A divided bird cage is another option. This allows you to house the birds together but with dividers if necessary.

Having multiple birds is definitely more work, but it can also be more fun!

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