introductions

[bookworm0550]

So my boyfriend went the girl where we got evie and joey and bought me a pied baby. He's very sweet, cuddly, and playful.

At the moment Joey and evolet don't really like him. They are curious about him, but their body language says that they don't like him. Or they bicker amongst themselves when one seems interested in the new baby.

I don't let them go near him, though for the most part they ignore him. I can tell he wants to be their friend. He's not clipped at the moment so he flies to evie and joey's cages though they aren't nice to him. I've never seen a lovie fly before so it's beautiful. Only I think my boyfriend is gonna clip later on today when he comes over. Just cuz I don't want him flying to Joey and Evolet. Plus running around catching a bird is not the most fun though it is good exercise.

I think Joey and Evie will get used to him. It's an adjustment period for all of us, including myself. I'm just worried about the new baby. He's very playful, curious, and cuddly. He lets me pet him more than Evolet does (which surprises me when the new baby arrived, she was super lovey dovey to me). I just don't want the new baby to be lonely. I'm starting to wonder if my boyfriend should have gotten two instead of one so then baby has a bird friend. Right now his cage is across the room from the other two and at night he's sleeping next to me.

So anyway, long story short, any tips how to ease him into my home w/ my two other birds? No one shares a cage. I won't even let joey and evie in a cage together.

Is chirping back and forth a good sign?

[Baboo's Momma]

I don't have personal experience, but from what I've read in books it says they're not bonded until they sit beside eachother, even if in seperate cages. And it'd also be good to catch them trying to preen eachother. Those are the two big things to look for. Hope it helps! And goodluck:)

You won't have to worry about your new lovie being lonely if you spend plenty of time with him. But if your not able to do so I would get him a friend. As far as tips go, don't try to force the issue on your two previous lovies. If they don't like 'em, they probably won't ever like 'em. I'd give them more time around eachother & some supervised out of cage time together.

[bookworm0550]

well, so far evie doesn't like pan and joey can tolerate him, but not for long. they semi preened one another earlier in the bathroom, but that was short lived. Pan does like Joey more though and I don't blame him. but i think they are still adjusting to him.

[linda040899]

From my own personal experience, trios can be tricky in the socializing department. Some birds naturally like each other, while others can't stand to be in the same air space as another bird!

Sonny (CAG) joined my flock a year ago and has not been welcomed by Harley and Ginger until just very recently. When all are out of their cages, Sonny has not been allowed to be on Ginger's cage. Ginger and Harley's cages are side by side and Ginger's is about 12" taller than Harley's so it's a natural landing pad for them when they are returning from a flight around the room!

Well, the past couple of nights, Sonny has been seen on top of Ginger's cage and no one seems to get upset about it. I let friendships form on their own, although I watch very carefully to make sure there are no injuries should anyone not get along. So far, so good. Where we go from here remains to be seen.

You may find that's what you will have to do with Joey, Evolet and Pan.

[bookworm0550]

my biggest struggle is keeping pan off joey and evie's cages. he just wants to be near them so bad no matter how much they dislike him. we clipped him tonight, but he can still get around pretty well. their breeder said it'll just take time. i'm so glad she checks in on them and i can ask her a million questions too.