better in pairs?

[AnDrEa2_28]

Is it true that eclectus's prefer to be in pairs? Rather than alone?

[Sashagirl]

Well I think that's true with any FIDS because they are flock animals.I myself am owned by 3 eclectus 2 girls 1 boy and they would rather be together.I had to seperate the boy due to his screaming they are under 1 year old.I hope this helps you.

[Cindy215]

Ditto Marcia D. They can't really find the companionship they crave from us no matter how perfect we try to be, imo. They are undomesticated animals wired for companionship 24/7. Some issues occur when they are pulled and handfed young and imprint to a human without bird mentors. They dont know they arent human and they dont know we arent birds and they're stuck in limbo somewhere, imo....Two is always better and I like one of each gender it's the least we can do. Hatching of eggs can be prevented with swapping out with fakes or freezing their own, but it's not guaranteed they'll even lay, anyway.

[Monica]

I've heard accounts of mature females attacking younger males or males not quite so interested in breeding... so no, it's not always a good idea to keep them in pairs.

[GlendaNS]

I have seen a lot of birds tore up because their "mate" went postal on them.

[AnDrEa2_28]

thanks alot...im thinking of getting a eclectus...but im trying to decide between an eclectus and a quaker? It will be my 1st....so im just doing sum research.....

[jimpierce7]

not to diminish either bird in any way, if it is your first bird you may want to start out with the Quaker.

[TonyB.]

i started out with a sun conure and i know its only been 4 days lol but if its this easy then id say get yourself a sun conure i say its easy cause i have lots of time on my hands due to short work schedule and im 30 years old and my lifestyle is work home work home so tons of time she is so AWESOME i am glad i got her i keep saying that but im so exstatic about this bird my friend has a macaw and his beak was too intimidating for me the bird loves me lets me scratch his head and body but he moves that beak i jump back cant help it lol but with my mini baby she doesnt hurt we understand each other already hehe :)

[TonyB.]

so far being owned by her is so soothing to me for some reason she makes me feel like i have a reason to be happy everyday i cant even sleep i want to be with her and she wants to be with me lol sorry im a rambler