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From: laussaaay  (Original Message)Sent: 10/20/2005 1:12 PM
my lovebird died today and I was wondering if I should get another partner for it. I know that this can be hazardous but I dont know to what extent. I tried looking on the net for answers. One site told me that lovebirds are sociable birds and another told me that I shouldnt keep lovebirds together at all! A friend of the family has a bird of similar age (2yrs) so I was wondering if that bird would be a good match


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From: MSN NicknameScots101Sent: 10/20/2005 3:52 PM
Hi and welcome to BB
It does get confusing as to whether to keep a single bird or replace a lost mate.......
I know that the majority do believe no bird should be kept alone and I tend to agree there. I think that if you do decide to bring in a second lovebird you will have to be prepared to keep it in it's own cage after quarantine.
And what happens if they don't "hit it off"? Will you still be able to give quality time to the newbie?
Usually if you want a tame lovie the general rule of thumb is to keep them as single birds, that is a single lovie, but there can still be others in the home, possibly another small bird where they can interact from separate cages and keep each other company..... Too2

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From: birdladySent: 10/20/2005 4:35 PM
My first question would be:  do you know why the one bird died?  If its death was caused by something contagious, you wouldn't want to bring another bird into your home at this time, of course.
 
Any other bird that you might bring home, irregardless of where you obtain it, should be kept in quarantine -- away from the remaining bird that you have -- for 30-60 days.  Separate cages, obviously.  During that time, you'll want to take it to your avian vet for its first well-bird check-up.
 
You'll have to decide for yourself whether you want to introduce another bird into your home.  A single lovebird, as Too said, is usually friendlier than one of a pair.  The one that you have will probably adjust quite nicely to being an only child and, right now, just might resent another bird.  I would suggest that you put off making the decision for a month or two and see what time brings.   

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From: laussaaaySent: 10/20/2005 5:50 PM
Aww thanks for welcoming me! Theres no chance for my lovebird getting tame now. Its eight years old and hasnt had much handling, only the essential, thats why I was wondering about the second partner. I will leave it a month or so before deciding whether to buy another or to give the bird to my friend as a companion for her lovebird. As Birdlady said, ive got to be careful because what killed my one bird may also kill the other. The strange thing is that the lovebird didnt even seem ill. In fact it seemed incrediably healthy
 
Thanks Too, too

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From: birdladySent: 10/20/2005 8:42 PM
At the risk of sounding harpy, would it not be possible for you to keep the single bird instead of getting another or giving this one to someone else?

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From: laussaaaySent: 10/21/2005 1:19 AM
Its not my bird, its my moms and she suggested it. Hence the internet research. Its whats best for the bird really, not what she wants.

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