Julie Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I went to pick up my son today, and usually I put Gomez (my new 4 month old male Eclectus parrot) in his cage when I leave but I forgot. When I came home, Gomez was in Dante's (my male CAG) cage and they were both inside on separate perches but nobody was puffy and they seemed just fine. Dante is pretty bonded, but Gomez is new and I'm afraid that if I let them hang out in Dante's cage that he may not bond with me and that would be sad to have birds that I couldn't play with or pet for the next 60 years. If there is a chance they would bond and still like people, that would be cool, but my concern is Gomez and him being so new and preferring to attach to Dante. I was told that if they turn on me that there is no way to separate them because they will both be mad at me. I have no idea what to do. My gut instincts tell me to keep them separate until Gomez is older and I can reassess. Is it possible to keep them separate and just put them on a neutral perch occasionally? I really need to know what to do because I will be really upset if Dante want's nothing to do with me if he bonds with Gomez. I love both of them, but I've had Dante for almost two years and that would suck for me. Help!! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I would definitely keep the separate for quite a while. Not the least reason being you really do not know how the 2 birds will take to each other for long durations unsupervised. It is a good sign that they seem OK together, but as I understand the eclectus is a very new addition for you. In addition, there is the bonding issue to consider. Personally, even if the birds seem to like each other, I would probably plan to keep them caged separate permanetly and keep out time separate for some time. This will help you establish the bond with the bird and reduce the bird to bird bond. Over time you can re-assess, but again for safety reasons alone be very careful for the first few months or longer until you really know the new additions personality. BTW - congrats on the new addition! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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