Hi gang,
I have already asked this of Cindy F., so thought I would get your
opinions as well.
I have a male Umbrella 'Too that was in a breeding program about a year
or so ago.  He and the hen were together for about three or more years
and got along wonderfully.  One day, they were doing their typical 'Too
calls, and my ex hubbies daughter went down, started flipping the lights
off and on rapidly, while screaming at them outside of their door.
Directly after that, he went into complete terror mode, and killed the
hen.
My question is this.  Lately, though Vet checked and updated on
check-ups, he has been starting chest plucking and uncontrollable
screaming all the time.  Do you guys feel that he is wanting another
mate or be back into the breeding program again?  Now keep in mind that
I got vry luck, for he was so gentle with his mate before.  He would
literally put his wing over her back when we went down there to clean
and feed.  They had their very own room, never before that, did we have
the first problem with him being anything but sweet towards her.  All of
the Vet's test were normal, and he is in fine health.  Should I try to
find him a companion, or someone that has more experience with the
breeding of 'Too's and get him a mate?
He is a wonderful bird.  He is rather larger than most Umbrellas, and he
is a baby and a half to women.  He hates most men, and loved Maggie to
death.
HELP!  I just want the best for him.  I do get him out all the time and
love on him, but sometimes I think that this is not enough, since he was
used to his mate.  What do you guys think I should do?  I have had him
now for almost 8 years, and though it would kill me for a while to send
him away, I just want the best for him, ya know?
Thanks in advance for any kind of experience that you may be able to
share with me.
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