Jayd Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Adding a second bird, how about another Grey? To start with you first Grey has been with you since day one, your home and everything in it is his/hers as far as it's concerned. A second child, what do you do, first off you explain to you first child that a new addition will be joining you, same with a Grey, you tell #1 that your bringing home a new friend, move the new cage and toy's in before you bring the new bird home, and make sure you lavish #1 with new toy's and treats, at least the same as the new bird's. You have to make #1 feel he/her "is" #1...He must never doubt it. all attention goes to he/her first. Please remember, quarantine separate from #1 and this is a good time for 1st vet visit. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 That is so true Jay and my grey was my second bird and probably my last, I would love to have another bird but since I work full time I have limited myself to just these two, I know I can provide them with the love and attention they need, any more and I am spreading myself too thin. Even though my grey is not the first of my two birds I still consider her top priority, she is the No 1 bird, I don't think rank means too much to Sunny my conure but don't tell her that.:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Judy, your so right, 1st, 2nd or 3rd, a Grey will assume he's number 1.....Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Thats easy in my house as I only have one grey but it does matter in those households including yours where there is more than one grey and I guess you do have to be careful to keep the peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane08 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 It is very true, exactly what we did when Kea joined the family. We even took Rangi when we went to visit Kea and then when we picked her up so he felt like he was part of it all. Kea changed Rangi's life in such an amazing way, they are so incredible together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdecutie18 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Do you guys know what your birds would accept better? A baby or an older bird? Just wondering if a Grey would be more accepting of a baby than an older bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 GreYT post Jay! It is good advice all should heed when thinking of bringing home another grey or other bird. Jess - It does not matter if the other bird is young or older. They may or may not get a long. :-)<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2010/03/15 16:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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