Introducing birds to each other

[LaurenB]

Hey everyone,

Nacho, the sun conure, is past the 6 week mark in quarantine. I was planning on introducing him and Tiki, my GCC soon... but I think I'm going to wait a little longer since Tiki's recent trauma as she's still not completely herself yet.

I just want to get some ideas and advice together before hand.

Tiki is a DNA female, 6+ years old and, as far as I know always been an only bird.

Nacho will be 7 years old in August, presumably male, and has also, as far as I know, always been an only bird.

Based on the way Tiki behaves around new people, and even new animals, I think she will be very excited to have a new friend.

I think Nacho is going to be a problem.

Tiki always answers Nacho's calls... he always ignores hers. I played videos of Nacho on my phone to Tiki, and she head bobs and tries to preen his face.

I played a video of Tiki for Nacho, and he lunged at her feet in the video Could just be a coincidence.

I'm very nervous because Nacho is much much bigger than Tiki.

Currently, they are each in their own bedroom.

Ideally, I want Nacho moved into Tiki's current bedroom (the 'bird room'/library). His room is a guest bedroom. I'm assuming they will both probably be territorial of their "bedrooms".

Should I wheel their cages into another spare bedroom, together? That way they still feel comfortable in their respective cages.. but the neutral territory would be an unfamiliar room.

After a few days of seeing and hearing each other, if they seem to enjoy each other's company, maybe work on bringing them out together?

Any suggestions?

Any one care to share their experiences introducing 'adult' birds?

Thanks!

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Put their cages next to each other for a long time . This way they will get used to each other.Then let one out at a time . Im sure they will visit the others cage and visit through the bars. Take turns doing this with them . Then eventually put them on a playstand together. If theirs bickering keep it short . Be consistent with this Im sure it will be fine down the road. My sun and cheek are best friends and my Caiques play together . This is how I did it with them . They Caiques fought but got used to each other [love each other now].

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Oh and my Amazons are working on this process now . They like visiting each other [things seem to be going well ].

 

[LaurenB]

Thanks Pinkbirdy!

How old were your sun and GCC when they were introduced? Their ages have my very concerned.

My biggest fear is Tiki flying over to land on Nacho's cage, and him biting her through the bars or something.

 

[Pinkbirdy]

II had Gingee first [sunconure] . Then I got Disco [they ended up being the same age]. As I said put their cages next to each other for awhile.Then let one out at a time. If theirs fights put him back . But keep consistently trying.