Conureflock
New member
- Aug 12, 2018
- 18
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- Parrots
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Hahns Macaw - DOB 28/12/2017
Black Capped Conure - DOB 2018
Pineapple Conure - DOB 07/03/2018
Yellow-sided Conure - DOB 2018
Hi all,
Just as a backstory I have 3 conures and a Hahns Macaw. The 3 conures get along beautifully and spend several hours out together everyday, with my interaction some of the time but mostly exploring with one another. They are housed separately however, too worried about moving them in together but that’s another story!
Merlin, my Hahns Macaw is a lovely boy, can be loud and craves attention sometimes but I don’t mind it. Unlike the conures I have a much more personal relationship with Merlin, he is never out in the same room as the conures (purely because I’m worried they may fight) and probably 70% of the time he’s with me on my hand, flying to me, sat on my chest or shoulder when he’s out. He does have another indoor cage that he sits in with the doors open playing with his toys. I also have an aviary that they all use (but the conures separate from Merlin, in the summer).
My question or area for advice is that I’m considering buying an African Grey. I love the species and have read a lot about them. I considered buying one instead of Merlin but got deterred by the dust aspect but I find myself looking for a grey again. Despite wanting a new bird I obviously really want to continue my relationship with Merlin, making sure I don’t push him to one side if I got a new bird but if I were to get a grey I would insist on my mother bonding more with the bird than myself. (I’m 19, apprentice living at home at the mo!)
My mother is maybe more enthusiastic about a grey than I am, I love my birds and that has seemed to rub off on her. My question is would I be able to get the two out at the same time? Ideally with my mum occupying the grey and me occupying Merlin.
Also one issue I had when I first got Merlin was that he was quite aggressive to the conures if they landed on his cage. They’ve learnt their lesson now (with minimal injuries) but I’m concerned that a grey could really do them some damage.
They would all sleep in the same room all in separate cages, but this is also the room the 3 conures spend most of their time out the cage.
I was also just wondering peoples opinions on greys in terms of how social they are, with people as well as parrots, I know Hahns macaws are a lot smaller and I wasn’t thinking they were going to be best friends but it’s be nice for Merlin to have a companion just in the same room and to share aviary time with.
Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated!
Just as a backstory I have 3 conures and a Hahns Macaw. The 3 conures get along beautifully and spend several hours out together everyday, with my interaction some of the time but mostly exploring with one another. They are housed separately however, too worried about moving them in together but that’s another story!
Merlin, my Hahns Macaw is a lovely boy, can be loud and craves attention sometimes but I don’t mind it. Unlike the conures I have a much more personal relationship with Merlin, he is never out in the same room as the conures (purely because I’m worried they may fight) and probably 70% of the time he’s with me on my hand, flying to me, sat on my chest or shoulder when he’s out. He does have another indoor cage that he sits in with the doors open playing with his toys. I also have an aviary that they all use (but the conures separate from Merlin, in the summer).
My question or area for advice is that I’m considering buying an African Grey. I love the species and have read a lot about them. I considered buying one instead of Merlin but got deterred by the dust aspect but I find myself looking for a grey again. Despite wanting a new bird I obviously really want to continue my relationship with Merlin, making sure I don’t push him to one side if I got a new bird but if I were to get a grey I would insist on my mother bonding more with the bird than myself. (I’m 19, apprentice living at home at the mo!)
My mother is maybe more enthusiastic about a grey than I am, I love my birds and that has seemed to rub off on her. My question is would I be able to get the two out at the same time? Ideally with my mum occupying the grey and me occupying Merlin.
Also one issue I had when I first got Merlin was that he was quite aggressive to the conures if they landed on his cage. They’ve learnt their lesson now (with minimal injuries) but I’m concerned that a grey could really do them some damage.
They would all sleep in the same room all in separate cages, but this is also the room the 3 conures spend most of their time out the cage.
I was also just wondering peoples opinions on greys in terms of how social they are, with people as well as parrots, I know Hahns macaws are a lot smaller and I wasn’t thinking they were going to be best friends but it’s be nice for Merlin to have a companion just in the same room and to share aviary time with.
Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated!
