Domestic birds in pairs

The parrot, the canaries etc. They are wonderful roommates, they do not take up much space, while their care requires a little effort and time. So it is no wonder that many animal lovers decide to have a bird as a pet. However, it is very important to understand that birds must live in pairs.

Can I have a single bird as a pet?

The image of a canary chirping alone in a cage or a large number of parrots on a perch is now obsolete: birds are family animals, in the wild they fly in flocks and even under human protection, they feel the need to be near to other representatives of their kind. Birds can play and eat together, as well as take care of each otherthe other’s hair – they can experience together all those experiences, which man can not replace only with his love. Nevertheless, many birds spend their lives not only in the narrow confines of a cage, but also alone …

There is basically no benefit to having a single bird at home as a pet and no more. Animals that live alone in a cage become mentally ill, lonely and wither – they do not become longer, as many believe. The aggressive play of the “lively” bird with toys, mirrors and bowls of food is in fact a wrong way of manifesting courtship rituals.

What should I consider when buying a second bird?

The antidote to loneliness is a match for your pet bird. With gradual and careful familiarization of the two birds with each other, even the solitary bird for years can “relive” again! The second bird should definitely belong to the same species of bird you already have – so a parrot can only be a parrot. Similarly, oneBatzi parrot can only be paired with another Batzi parrot. If the new bird is also the same age and sex as your pet, you can minimize the chance of aggressive behavior.

Gradual familiarization is especially important. In a neutral space, ie in a new and possibly larger cage, mating is often easier. Because in this case none of the birds has the “home advantage”! After a few days in separate cages mating can begin – hoping that this first step will be the beginning of a happy life