Keeping Birds in Twos by Anne Johnson One of the most often asked questions that I receive from potential clients, is whether they should purchase one or two birds, or whether they should get another companion bird for their existing pet bird.
Birds are natural flock creatures and they form strong bonds with other members of their flocks.
Raising birds in pairs can satisfy their natural flocking instincts. Daily interaction between members of the flock can consist of verbal communication, mutual preening, feeding, and play. Make sure the birds are unrelated and that they come with a written health guarantee or contract. First we will consider the purchase of a pair of birds. If future breeding is a possibility be sure that the pair are of the correct sex.