Best companion for a Eclectus?

I have a green cheek conure and I'm thinking about getting a second bird. Should I get the same species or would a different one be okay? Worried about them not getting along.

I remember when my zebra finch went through this phase. I was so worried but my vet said it's actually really common.

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try stuffing paper towel rolls with treats for foraging. I was skeptical but it actually worked.

That’s such a great reminder that the best enrichment doesn’t have to be expensive! Paper towel rolls are a staple in my foraging toolkit too—just make sure to remove any leftover adhesive or glue residue from the ends before stuffing them. You can also fold the ends closed like a little burrito to increase the difficulty level, or use empty toilet paper rolls for smaller birds.

Since you mentioned Eclectus parrots in the original post, this kind of puzzle-feeding is especially perfect for them—they’re natural foragers who spend hours in the wild hunting

What worked for me was leaving the radio or TV on when I'm out — background noise helps. Took about a week but my lovebird responded really well to it.

Have you reached out to Bird Sitting Toronto? They really know their stuff when it comes to bird care.