Introduce two birds slowly. Although they may take to each other immediately, it is not worth the risk of putting them in the same cage right away. Also, before you get a friend for your friend, make sure she is of a breed that likes the companionship of other birds.

Your new bird is dealing with a stressful situation. Besides worrying about the two birds getting along, you need to be careful of how you introduce the new bird to her new home. You can follow steps that will make life easier for her during this time of change.

First, provide separate cages for each bird. Put the new birdcage in another room so they cannot see each other. You are not going to put the two birds in the same cage for about two weeks. During this time, the new bird will get used to you and the new house, and the older bird will get used to hearing the new bird and "feeling" her presence. At the end of two weeks, put both cages in the same room. The cages can be placed close together, but not so close that the birds can reach each other through the cages. Leave the cages like that for three days. After three days, put the new bird in with the old bird.

Hopefully, your birds will be the best of pals. But be sure not to put them together and leave the room. Stay with them awhile to make sure they are getting along. If they are, they're sure to become best friends.