How to Introduce Two Birds

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Keep your new bird in a separate cage and in another room before you introduce the two birds. You want your old bird to be able to hear but not see his new friend. Keep the cages separated in different rooms for about two weeks so that thennew bird can adjust to his new surroundings and to you. In this way as well, both birds can get used to hearing one another.
Step 2:
Move the new bird into the same room as the old bird after about two weeks. Allow at least 5 feet between the cages, but place them where the birds can see one another and "chat." Leave the cages separated at least 5 feet for about 3 days.
Step 3:
Place the cages side by side after 3 days; however, only place the cages close enough that the birds can touch if you are home to supervise. Again, leave the cages together for about 3 days. If the birds begin to act frustrated, nervous, or try to peck one another through the cages, separate the cages by 5 feet for about 3 days once again. When the birds seem to be peaceful in close quarters, you can move on to the next step of the introduction.
Step 4:
Bird-proof your home and open both of the cages, allowing the birds out at the same time. If they show any signs of "bickering," keep them in separate cages for three more days. If the seem to get along, introduce the new bird to her new home, placing her with the old bird in one cage.

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