On 3/25/08, Connie wrote: > > I know the feeling. It's rough. If that's the only bird you > have, I'd get another bird and cage and set it beside your > older bird. They will become friends. It's important not to > put them in the same cage at all. They will bond and forget > you if you do that. If you don't want another bird, then > you're gonna have to spend alot of quality time with this > one bird or he will die of loneliness, or turn so mean that > you won't be able to handle him. Your choice... I know, I've > been there. > > > On 3/24/08, becky wrote: >> My 2 cockatiels are insperable and one just died 3/24/08 > and >> they are about 12-13 years old, would it be wise to get >> another bird at this age because I do not want any more >> birds after this. But I am afraid the other one will die >> soon. Could not keep them apart and Wally squacked all >> morning and day and won't eat and now is quiet as a mouse. >> any suggestions or advice. >> >> thank you