In "Parrots for Dummies," Nikki Moustaki says this isn't a guarantee they'll be BFF, but there is a better chance of harmony in your home than if you purchased two adult parrots and tried to force them to live together and like it.Elle Di Jensen has been a writer and editor since 1990. You can stack the odds in favor amicable cage sharing if you choose species that are known for getting along together. Would these three species get along in a large space?
Keeping Parrots Together. Outside that, cockatiels do generally get along better with some types of birds than others, and you can exploit their preferences to improve the chance yours will accept another bird. Can a Sun Conure and a Cockatiel live together?
At my work (i work at a zoo) We have cockatiels,conures,african grays ,parakeets,diomand doves and ring neck doves all together but there ae in a good sized aviary . By squacker in forum Talk to Tailfeathers Most parrots in a fight are capable of killing each other.I don't know enough about conures not owning one apart from green cheeks are pretty small. He was adorable but nippy, and I've heard that this is typical for conures. I have, and do own both, and my relationship woth them both is very different, but definitely not the typical. Outside that, cockatiels do generally get along better with some types of birds than others, and you can exploit their preferences to improve the chance yours will accept another bird.Your cockatiel will get along better with birds similar in size than those that are larger or smaller. She has an extended family of pets, including special needs animals. Whether your cockatiel will get along with others depends a lot on his temperament and life experiences. I would never advise that. For example, simply placing a new bird in your cockatiel's cage may cause the existing one to view the new bird as an intruder in his space and instigate a fight. He weighed less than a tiel but his beak was twice as big as theirs, and I never let him play with the tiels because I was afraid a tiel would get hurt.I agree it shouldn't really be done but that makes me a hypocrite now doesn't it.I also agree, i wouldnt risk it ever....those beaks look like they could do damage.Is there a reason why they will be house together? You would also have to have a very big cage. This is not always possible, but if you take a young bird into your home and already know you want a second bird, consider bringing the new bird right away so that the two can develop a bond while they are young.A cockatiel closely bonded to you may become jealous if he sees his human giving attention to another bird. By green0893 in forum Other Cockatiel Topics I really agree with everyone that it depends on the birds . By Stephanite in forum General Discussion All rights reserved. If you plan on getting an additional bird but don't have the space or money to provide a separate cage for your newest family member, be sure to steer clear of cockatoos, caiques, lovebirds, macaws and lories.If you have a male and female of the same species, the obvious first concern would be that you would end up with baby parrots. This is Budderball: Unfortunately, she died only a month ago due to a random, freak incident. Whenever possible, let captive birds get to know each other while they are still young; as they grow into adulthood they are likely to remain friendly with each other. Green-cheeked conure that is called “Pyrrhura molinae” is small, up to 10 inches long and basically green, with a black, brown or grey crown. Golden conures are rather large conures. Thanks! Their fights almost never end in bloodshed because they simply are not very aggressive. I want to be fully prepared for when I do. you should see how they get along out of cage together, but chances are it would not work out.Conures beaks look like they could do some damage to a tiel, even just playing or with a bit of nip - Green cheeks I babysat a green cheek for a couple of months.
There's times they will get along famously and there's sure to be times when disagreements break out. You can stack the odds in favor amicable cage sharing if you choose species that are known for getting along together.
I was thinking of getting another cockatiel after my Lunar had his/her moult or whenever I saw a fledgling for sale. By Kiyoritha in forum General Bird Talk conures are very very powerful and could harm the tiel if things went wrong. This is just not the case with most other parrots. Come join the discussion about breeding, health, feeding, behavior, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!All my posts and all photos belonging to me are copyrighted by me. Whether your cockatiel will get along with others depends a lot on his temperament and life experiences.
That’s why we have decided to not put them … You can stack the odds in favor amicable cage sharing if you choose species that are known for getting along together. The biggest concern in housing two different parrots in the same cage is that they can become aggressive and fight, leading to injuries and possibly death.The optimal scenario for keeping more than one parrot is to provide them each with their own cage and, if possible, place them in separate rooms. I actually have a couple of cockatiels that weigh more than her.I have a GC and my tiels. Size.
Jensen attended Idaho and Boise State Universities. My 12 year old male cockatiel fell in love with my new rescued green cheek conure. My concern however, with housing two different species in the same cage however, is a whole different story. If your bird is the larger one, he may behave like a bully. With parrots, though, adding another one to the family brings up the question of whether or not you can house your new feathered friend with the one you already have.Housing birds together in the same cage is like putting a couple of kids in a playroom.