[2keets4me]

I posted yesterday about my little parakeet being sick, and sadly Raine passed away between 12-5 today while I was at work. Now I have a new dilemma.


I'm not sure what caused her death. She had no cold symptoms, no blood, etc. She was VERY well fed and cared for daily. She was always singing and chirping to her favorite song, which I played daily for them.


I now have her mate, Ava, who I can tell is already depressed. My sister has two parakeets in her room, and Ava can hear them chirping and she calls to them etc. I hate to do it, but I'm going to leave Ava by herself for at least a week, to make sure she isn't sick and doesn't give a sickness to any other birds. Here's my problem.

Ava is at least 4-5 years old, which in my parakeet experience, they none have lived to 7 years old. I'd hate to get another parakeet, and have Ava die, then have to get another. It would be a never ending cycle. And I'd already decided after Raine and Ava were gone, I wasn't getting anymore (going to college in Jan.). My sister has already said I couldn't put Ava with her two parakeets b/c she doesn't want any to be singled out. So here's the question: Should I leave Ava by herself and risk her getting depressed, or get another parakeet and have it by itself for years after Ava is gone??? Thanks in advance.