2006-11-13 07:05:26 · 12 answers · asked by johnkeeting 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Yes, as long as you don't mind the patter of little talons...
2006-11-13 07:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but I would start out with seperate cages if they do not know eachother yet, put them side by side so the cages touch at some point. That way they can observe and get aquainted first.
If you only have the one cage try making a plexiglass partition you can make a room divider. You may be able to remove the bottom of the cage from the top, slide a piece inbetween (make sure the cage is big enough to allow for 2 temporary rooms). after you put the plexi in, secure it with some zip ties (you will need to drill holes in the edges of the plexi first.
Now if you have 2 boys you may see some agression, but that will stop as soon as one claims seniority (the other if he is smart will follow as subordinate). 2 girls they will usually tolerate eachother and form a sister bond, they will preen (clean feathers) eachother like a bonded mating pair, and usually will be a quiet pressence in your home. Boys can do the same like brothers, but sometimes they will compete to see who can be the loudest, again one may dominate and the other be silent.
You can never really tell, that is why it is best to give them time to get to know eachother and put them together only when you are watching, so no one gets hurt. Cockatiels are usually the most tolerant of the pet birds. In my experience a tame, hand fed, or youngster is easiest to adapt. But older ones can surprise you.
My best advice is to watch them, make the introduction slowly if you have one bird that has been in the cage first, that one may get a bit territorial, but they usually settle down.
If you have a boy and a girl, they will not necessarily mate, they are just like humans, if they don't like the other one "in that way" they won't even bother. If you have an aggresive male and an unwilling female, you may have a serious problem. If they do lay eggs and you don't want them to develop take them away at once, before they get a chance to grow. After awhile they will give up and stop mating. If you want babies, get a good book. And get ready for some work, because the parenting thing is not instinct, and most babies die. Don't get discouraged, just understand, they have no elders to teach them how to be parents.
Be prepared they can live 20-30 years... My "Ms. Sunshine" is 22 and her daughter "DreDre" is 13.
Good luck to you, feel free to cantact me if you run into a pickle, my email option is activated.
-Tanya
2006-11-13 07:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Tanya N (thesingingbeaner) 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes you can make sure the cage is big enough for both,they may have a few fights while in there together if they fight to much they will have to be put in different cages.females have lines going all way down there tails and there orange bits on the cheek are more of a dull orange where in males the orange is really nice bright in colour.if they are a breeding pair make sure you have a nest box in the cage aswell,so they can lay there eggs in to,as cockatiels like to have a peacefull spot to store there eggs or they will end up abandoning the egg then the babys cocktails will just die.there are many different types of cockatiels.i have a normal pearl cockatiel and she is a great pet,and the normal greys are great to and make lovely pairs,most pet shops you go to,will have birds for you to see pick the 2 that are together,and you will have 2 perfect birds
2006-11-13 22:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by mich_clarke 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd definitely try to figure out the sexes before tossing them together. I agree with what most of the other folks have said here, but I want to ask you what your plans are. The birds may fight and not get along, and they may also be opposite sex and get along well enough to mate. If they bond with one another, their relationship with you will not be the same. What I'm trying to say is, if you want a loving cockatiel who is bonded to you, then maybe you can give a friend one of the cockatiels, perhaps? Someone correct me on this if I'm out of line. Just remember that cockatiels are social and they need a lot of interaction-- I have only one cockatiel, but he gets quality time every day.
2006-11-13 07:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cockatiels are gregarious. They flock like starlings in the wild and will benefit from compny.
As long as your cage is big enough for two birds, then they will be fine. Talkers often give up their skill when put with other birds so do remember this.
2006-11-13 07:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by dave 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes as long as the cage is plenty large enough. Same sex birds will get along just fine.
2006-11-14 08:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 19:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by knab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, just make sure your cage is big enough for both birds. male cockatiels tend to be noisier than females.if they are normal grey ones the female has bars on the inside of her tail
2006-11-13 07:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as the cage is big enough and you don't mind if they end up mating. Also make sure you have 2 food dishes.
2006-11-13 07:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by julie W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if there isn't a nest box, you should be okay either way.
2006-11-13 07:15:17 · answer #10 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋