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| gal522 |
We have had a Congo African Grey for eight years and we all love her
dearly. About two years ago I acquired a lovebird which bonded to
only me; it loves me and attacks anyone else. In the last year or so,
my health has detiorated to the point where we reluctantly made the
decision to get rid of the lovebird since I am the only one it loves,
the only one that cleans its cage, etc. The lovebird has also laid
one clutch of eggs last year and does appear to be lonely. With my
illness I cannot give it proper attention. The Congo African Grey
gets attention from all the family, as it is friendly with everyone.
I know the owner of a bird store where I regularly buy my supplies.
When I asked her, she offered to take my lovebird. She said she will
either keep it herself or likely give the bird to a breeder or someone
willing to be patient enough with the lovebird until it responds well
to them. I now this woman and since I must get rid of the lovebird,
this is the best arrangement I can think of. (Selling or giving away
the bird to strangers is not a desire of mine.)
MY QUESTION IS: The lovebird and our Congo African Grey have been a
few feet apart for almost two years now. They do not seem to
communicate or care about each other as far as I can tell. I know the
lovebird will be happier if it finds another lovebird mate with the
woman who owns the bird store. Do you think the Grey will be affected
when the lovebird is taken away? (There is always someone home in our
house and Grey gets lots of attention, etc., so it won't be a
loneliness issue--just a potential bird ?friend? taken away. I can't
figure out if the Grey would care less or be sad. Just
wondering--know it's a silly question. Thanks.
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| owly |
Not a silly question :). But one you won't know the answer to until after
the fact, I'm afraid.
One thing I would mention is that some greys can be particularly sensitive
to change - any change - and that the lovebird's absence will be a change.
However, the facts that your grey is well-loved and well-adjusted
(apparently, from what you describe), and that he really doesn't have much
use for the lovebird anyway, definitely will help his adjustment - if there
is any at all. What you're describing is a situation where the grey shows
strong bonds with no people and no evidence of bonding with the lovebird.
(If it were my grey, nothing would make him happier than getting rid of all
the lovebirds - lol!)
I'm sorry to hear about your health, but glad you have a trusted friend who
is in a position to help find your little lovey another special home :).
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"gal522" <galations522@cox.net> wrote in message
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> We have had a Congo African Grey for eight years and we all love her
> dearly. About two years ago I acquired a lovebird which bonded to
> only me; it loves me and attacks anyone else. In the last year or so,
> my health has detiorated to the point where we reluctantly made the
> decision to get rid of the lovebird since I am the only one it loves,
> the only one that cleans its cage, etc. The lovebird has also laid
> one clutch of eggs last year and does appear to be lonely. With my
> illness I cannot give it proper attention. The Congo African Grey
> gets attention from all the family, as it is friendly with everyone.
>
> I know the owner of a bird store where I regularly buy my supplies.
> When I asked her, she offered to take my lovebird. She said she will
> either keep it herself or likely give the bird to a breeder or someone
> willing to be patient enough with the lovebird until it responds well
> to them. I now this woman and since I must get rid of the lovebird,
> this is the best arrangement I can think of. (Selling or giving away
> the bird to strangers is not a desire of mine.)
>
> MY QUESTION IS: The lovebird and our Congo African Grey have been a
> few feet apart for almost two years now. They do not seem to
> communicate or care about each other as far as I can tell. I know the
> lovebird will be happier if it finds another lovebird mate with the
> woman who owns the bird store. Do you think the Grey will be affected
> when the lovebird is taken away? (There is always someone home in our
> house and Grey gets lots of attention, etc., so it won't be a
> loneliness issue--just a potential bird ?friend? taken away. I can't
> figure out if the Grey would care less or be sad. Just
> wondering--know it's a silly question. Thanks.
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| owly |
Dangit, I meant "strong bonds WITH PEOPLE"...sorry...
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owly
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"owly" <yeahright@comcast.net> wrote in message
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What you're describing is a situation where the grey shows
> strong bonds with no people and no evidence of bonding with the lovebird.
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