Caging different birds together ?

[Aandeg]

I have a little budgie right now. I'm considering a quaker or conure in the future. Can I house these birds in the same cage? A pet shop owner told me I could house any two species of hook bill together. I have my doubts about that guy however. He also told me never feed a bird on pellets, seeds only, the exact opposite of what I've researched.

So I'm looking for a second opinion.

 

[JerseyWendy]

No, I would not house a Quaker and a little budgie in the same cage.

And 'variety' is the key word to diet. And good, healthy pellets should be part of that variety, as well as fresh veggies and fruits.

 

[riddick07]

Also, make sure Quakers are legal to own where you live. If you are in the states there are many states that have made owning a Quaker illegal. NJ and PA for example you are not legally allowed to own a Quaker and they can take the bird and destroy it.

 

[RavensGryf]

Here is a list of which states legally allow Quaker parrots. QuakerVille | Are Quaker Parrots Legal in My State?

 

[Aandeg]

I went to a different store today. A real parrot lover who knows a lot about these birds. He said a quaker would kill and eat my budgie within minutes. Maybe he's being dramatic but it got the point across very strongly.

He also gave me some free budgie pellets and said the same thing about variety.

I'm in wisconsin and sometimes minnesota. Quakers are ok here. I sent in a deposit for a quaker and should get it in a week or two. He's being weaned.