I have a huge cage for my Grey and would love to put an Amazon in with her if not in the same cage they would share the same play stands good idea or bad?
2007-06-16 04:17:48 · 7 answers · asked by knuckles5406 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
It is generally a bad idea to cage two parrots, particularly if they are of different species, together unless they've grown up together.
Parrots tend to be territorial and defensive of what they perceive as "theirs," including their cages, playstands, and people. How does your Grey act when strangers enter your house? How does he act if he hears another parrot's noises? (Try searching for parrot videos online and playing them when your Grey is around and watch how he reacts.)
If you do adopt a second bird, introduce them careful (after a 30-day quarantine period, of course) and observe them when they are together. It only takes a second for a parrot to injure another. I've read (although I can't currently find the source) that more parrot injuries and deaths are caused by other parrots than by other types of pets (e.g. cats, dogs, ferrets, etc).
Much will depend on the two birds' personalities. If your Grey is shy and you bring home an outgoing, energetic second bird, the Grey may be overwhelmed. If your Grey is confident and assertive, he may become aggressive toward the "intruder." Gauge your new parrot's personality before you bring it home and try to choose one that will fit with your current bird's personality.
If the two birds seem to get along, you may eventually be able to cage them together, but don't assume that this will happen. Be prepared to have them caged separately for the rest of their lives.
If they don't get along, what will you do? Are you able and willing to provide separate out-of-cage time for each bird? You might be able to keep them on two separate play-stands if their wings are clipped, but that won't always stop a parrot from trying to get at a perceived enemy.
You should also consider the fact that Greys are extremely sensitive birds, and such a major change in the environment could affect him psychologically. Many Greys become nervous and phobic or even start to pluck out their feathers when they experience major changes. Be sensitive to his needs throughout the introduction process.
If you do bring home an Amazon, good luck! They are wonderful, beautiful, intelligent birds and I'm sure you'll enjoy each other.
2007-06-16 04:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by cmoore 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
African Grey Play Stand
2016-12-11 16:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My amazon and grey are in separate cages but next to each other. If I open the door to the grey's cage, he will come close it back up. If I open the door of the amazon's cage, the amazon will ignore it.
They have only been neighbors for a few weeks, so I'm expecting it will be a long time before they feel comfortable enough to be in the same space together.
2007-06-16 07:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt_Etty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely say no to this. Intercaging same-species birds is dangerous enough, so the idea of intercaging different species could be deadly. Honestly, I would say leave the African Grey in its huge cage by herself, and rather than putting a friend in with her, put in something that doesn't have the potential to kill or fatally wound her... Like lots of fun, destructible and indestructible toys, a huge variety of perches. You can make her cage a giant jungle gym. Besides, adding a bird to her cage could result in one of two things: she and the other bird could fight, OR she and the other bird could bond and have significantly less interest in you. This also means they could become hormonal, try and lay eggs, get cranky, scream, squawk, build nests, etc. etc. It's a huge nuisance and I really see her being happier with a well furnished cage.
2007-06-16 11:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by PinkDagger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. They should have their own space. Even birds that seem to get along well can suddenly become angry or scared and they tend to lash out at whatever is closest to them, whether it be their favorite person or favorite toy or their cage mate. Serious injury could occur. They may be able to share a play stand, but in a cage they can't get away from each other very easily.
2007-06-16 04:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad idea.
No matter where the Amazon lives the Grey will feel it was not enough for you, that you had to get another bird. This is a bad idea all around.
Do not collect birds. If you NEED another bird, get another Grey.
2007-06-16 06:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Owlwoman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
putting them together not a good idea ...sharing a play stand ..all you can do is try it out and let them get on with it ..i have 2 greys and often look afta a friends amazon ....amazon sits on greys cages with them they ok with that !!
2007-06-17 01:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by LISA G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋