2 diffrent birds

[jon333]

can i have 2 diffrent breeds of birds in my house or would 1 kill the other 1??

[Kathryn]

More information is needed.
What breeds of birds do you have?
How are they housed?
Do they share time out of the cage?

Anything is possible. Unfortunately I've had a peachfaced lovebird killed by another peachfaced.

[Elle]

I have three different breeds of bird in my house and there is always some type of drama. After quarantine, you have to make sure that there is constant supervision when everyone is out. You may want to offer seperate time out of the cage to reduce risks of fighting and injuries.
Lovebirds are aggressive and territorial. Getting a bigger bird doesn't mean that it's safe for anyone. :2cents:

[jon333]

well i got a pied lovebird now and i wanted to get a diffrent kind of lovebird later but i dont want to buy a new cage and everything i didnt know if they would bond or not.

[Janie]

well i got a pied lovebird now and i wanted to get a diffrent kind of lovebird later but i dont want to buy a new cage and everything i didnt know if they would bond or not.

Two lovebirds would be the best option as far as getting along but there are no guarantees! Even if you could eventually cage them together, they'd need to be in separate cages and separate rooms during the 30 day quarantine and after the new bird has had an avian vet exam. As far as bonding, you just never know if that will happen and should always be prepared that it might not work out so an extra cage is necessary. It's also much better when trying to introduce a new buddy when you know the sex of both birds. Two males generally get along better than two females. Males and females often work well but then you're going to have eggs and babies. A lot to think about before adding a second bird. :)

[wilkiecoco]

Janie - I am so glad that you posted that. I was writing similar comments, but knew that someone would chime in before me.

My suggestion, since you have only had the bird for a short time, is get to know each other, spend time buidling a relationship, and see what's involved in owning a lovie. Take your time before adding another to make sure you understand what you will need to ensure the well-being and safety of your birds. Just my :2cents: :)

[jon333]

i was just asking because alot of ppl been saying im spose to have 2 if not they will die so i tought i should get another 1 but 1 is fine with me.

[Janie]

I've read and heard that, too, Jon and it's not true! One lovebird getting a lot of attention and in a good cage with toys to keep his interest when he's alone will do just fine. My oldest bird, Oliver, was a very happy as a single bird for two years after we adopted him. He was 7 at the time and I waited a good while to decide if adding another, in my case two more, would be the right decision for me and for him. I knew that even one more would be more mess, more noise and more expense regarding vet appointments, cages and toys but I was prepared for all of that and got very lucky that all three get along well but I did pay to have them DNA'd before I bought them since I felt adding two males would be a better choice for my existing male.

As Robin mentioned, your little lovie needs time to get used to you and to form a bond and trust before adding a second bird. They are addictive and it is hard to have only one! :D I gave my self a big pat on the back for holding off for two whole years, waiting for just the right two. :D I'm pretty sure that my husband gives a little silent prayer every day that I'll stop at three! :lol

[mewant1]

only thing I can add is that I have 3 tiels, 2 quakers, and now 2 lovies in the same house. We do have an upstairs and a downstairs. The quakers are downstairs in seperate cages since the one is/was stressed....they are just now starting to somewhat get along. The tiels are upstairs and have 3 cages although it's really supposed to be just the one huge one for them but then there is another cage on top of that one since they like to be up high sometimes. Then only while we are watching the one quaker can come upstairs and that's where the 3rd cage is from. However the tiels have decided it's theirs even when Kyle is in it :omg: He seems okay with it but I always always always keep my eye on them. Then the latest to join us are the 2 lovies who are currently in my son's bedroom. Partly because he soooo badly wanted them there and also because they should be quarantined especially considering their former life before rescueing them. so after all that my point is it can be done but you always have to keep a watchful eye on the even when they're the same species. They're just like little kids and there always seems to be one in the bunch that likes to cause trouble!

[dani]

i have a pretty odd combination, a masked lovie and an amazon. Of course they are absolutely not housed together, but my lovie has attempted to take a toe off my amazon already when she got too close to his cage! I know their difference in size requires alot of carefulness in keeping them separated, but they are always really happy to observe each other from afar! i think that once each bird gets enough individual attention and space then any combination is possible!...

[dovelady4]

lol. Dani-I love your avatar.
I have a question- does anyone know where that rumor started??? Just because their called lovebirds???

[dani]

*puffs up with pride* Thanks! That's my beautiful baby Evie!

[Eliza]

lol. Dani-I love your avatar.
I have a question- does anyone know where that rumor started??? Just because their called lovebirds???


Have you ever seen photos of two lovebirds perched together, *just so*, lovingly cuddling and preening? That's why :lol

Seriously: I've seen all manner of parrots together, preening and cuddling and there is *nothing* like a pair of lovebirds together. Maybe it's their diminutive size, maybe it's their bright coloring... but they do look SO much in love.

I've also read that lovebirds mate for life... I think that's somewhat common with parrots and other birds, though.

Regardless, I've heard that rumor COUNTLESS times. I've had people tell me (years ago, before I had a lovie) that you MUST MUST MUST keep 2 lovies together at all times or they will die of loneliness. I've heard it several times since I've brought Beetle home. I think it's a lot of old-school pet-store hype: you'll make more money selling two birds at a time than just one, right?


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