Have you experienced jealousy between your parrots?

Introducing a new pet can sometimes lead to surprising emotional responses from our existing pets, especially with parrots. After adopting a second parrot, I’ve noticed some jealous behavior from my first bird. While they occasionally get along, there are days when it feels like there’s a battle happening in my living room.

Navigating their emotions has been a challenge as I want both of them to feel loved and secure. What strategies have you found helpful in managing jealousy between your parrots? Any tips or experiences you could share would be greatly appreciated!

I totally get that! When I brought home my second parrot, my first one would squawk whenever I gave the new bird attention. I found that giving them both equal time out of the cage helped a lot, plus I try to give them treats at the same time. It’s definitely a balancing act!

I wouldn’t say my parrots are super jealous, but they definitely have their moments of trying to outdo each other. I’ve noticed giving them separate playtime helps a ton—just letting them have their fun alone for a bit seems to ease the tension. Maybe you could try that too?