I have a female cockateil in her own cage but I just bought a mating couple.They are in their own cage but Ive had the 2 cages together for the past 3 days and everyone seems curious about the other.Gabby the cockateil ive had shares toast with the other female cockateil thats in the other cage and they havent hissed or anything at each other.Do you think I can put Gabby in the other cage or do you think the 2 females might fight cause theres a male in the cage. thanks
Shannon
2006-08-15 10:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Well, it depends. Do you intend to breed the pair? Then no do not put the extra female in. You may not have fighting over the male, but you might have jostling over the nest box, interference with raising the babies, or daddy-o could try to keep two families at once, which he can't possibly do. If you have a HUGE cage, you could get another male and colony breed. Two pairs, two nests are OK with cockatiels, but don't let the extra female hang around.
One note about colony breeding though: if you have two males and two females, you will not know who is the father of any of the babies. Cockatiels are not monogamous and the sperm can stay viable in the female's body long after the male has been removed from her presence. If it's important to know the parentage of any babies, then don't colony breed
On the other hand, if you intend to keep three pet birds without breeding, then its fine to keep all three together. They'll prefer it that way.
2006-08-15 11:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't put them in the same cage just yet. The male may get jealous and start picking on the new female. You can try taking them all out together and see if they'll play together. If your pair is mating and you want babies then you have to separate that other bird. They won't lay eggs when other birds are nearby.
2006-08-15 11:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt risk it. Once a breeder pard has set up housekeeping they will find that an extra bird may pose a threat.
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2006-08-15 12:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually believe it or not two female cockatiels rarly fight over the male
2006-08-15 10:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by Elphaba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋