- Nov 12, 2018
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- B&G Macaw
I currently have a 1 1/2yo B&G Macaw (Kass). He's lovely and not aggressive (unless for a reason). But we are thinking of getting a budgie. Still in the research and prep stage. We found an excellent breeder with hand raised budgies. She has regular hatchlings so there's no rush for one and they will not release the bird unless it's fully weaned anyway so definitely a plus.
We wouldn't leave the 2 birds alone together ever. And we should have no issues keeping them in the same room when loose, but keep them apart. And of course we would have the quarantine period.
That said, I read Laurasea's post on mixed breeds cohabitating ( . http://www.parrotforums.com/behavioral/81489-danger-multiple-species.html ). So I need advice on what life will be like with a large and a tiny bird and what to expect, how to introduce, etc. I expect Kass to go through a pissed off period, but seeing as how my youngest will be the primary caretaker of the budgie (and Kass doesn't particularly like my youngest anyway *pout*) we could keep them far enough apart.
Any thoughts and advice? It won't happen for several weeks to months if at all (we are huge planners).
We wouldn't leave the 2 birds alone together ever. And we should have no issues keeping them in the same room when loose, but keep them apart. And of course we would have the quarantine period.
That said, I read Laurasea's post on mixed breeds cohabitating ( . http://www.parrotforums.com/behavioral/81489-danger-multiple-species.html ). So I need advice on what life will be like with a large and a tiny bird and what to expect, how to introduce, etc. I expect Kass to go through a pissed off period, but seeing as how my youngest will be the primary caretaker of the budgie (and Kass doesn't particularly like my youngest anyway *pout*) we could keep them far enough apart.
Any thoughts and advice? It won't happen for several weeks to months if at all (we are huge planners).