Re: Getting another cockatiel
Posted by G.G. on 7/30/08

That's what I thought. I'm probably going to get one from a
breeder rather than a pet store. I know all about them not
showing their symptoms until its too late. I played with my
lovebird just like normal the night before she died from egg
binding. I was heartbroken.

Thanks for your advice. Having new baby birds is not a
priority. I just want him to be happy when I can't spend as
much time with him.

On 7/30/08, GreyLady wrote:
> First I would suggest you be absolutely sure about the
> gender. Then I would suggest you get a same sex bird, not
> opposite sex. Two males or two females will get along just
> fine and you won't have the worry of unwanted chicks and all
> the problems that can come from that, especially if you are
> not researched in the complications involved. Second,
> anytime you bring a new bird into a home that already has a
> bird, you MUST keep them as far apart as possible for a
> minimum of a 30 day quarantine. That's always important but
> never more than when a new bird comes from a pet store. Keep
> the cages as far apart as your home allows. Never mix their
> belongings and always wash up thoroughly in between handling
> them or any of their belongings. You may already know, birds
> are masters at hiding symptoms from us until they are very
> ill. Birds from pet stores are often ill in the store and by
> the time you see any symptoms, you could have two sick birds
> rather than just one.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Getting another cockatiel, 7/29/08, by G.G..
• Re: Getting another cockatiel, 7/30/08, by GreyLady.
• Re: Getting another cockatiel, 7/30/08, by G.G..
• Re: Getting another cockatiel, 7/30/08, by GreyLady.
• Re: Getting another cockatiel, 7/30/08, by G.G..
• Re: Getting another cockatiel, 8/04/08, by GreyLady.