Millenia

Thanks for the advice. I guess if you want two to share a cage you get two together. Its something I've been considering for years but wasn't confident in the outcome. You all have confirmed what I already thought. It would defeat the purpose if they hate each other.

I really want a companion for my 16 year old CAG, Roscoe. I've had him since he was about 5 weeks old and my kids are grown now and I've gone back to work. I don't have any other birds. He just got a new 72 inch tall cage which he loves, and new toys which he's exploring. He stays in the great room in front of the bay window near our kitchen table. I've never been able to train him to stay on his cage or a play gym and he will get into things if you don't watch him. He's a rather mischievous bird who bites everyone but me so gets to spend more time in his cage than I'd like. Plus we currently have a dog I don't trust around him so its a situation I constantly have to monitor. And he never developed an aversion to pooping on me. I'd really like to get an older rescue. I don't care if its friendly or not but would they be able to get along? I don't actually know if Roscoe is a he and actually think he is a she. Would it matter? He was around other birds when he was younger but not in a long time. I really think he'd be fine. He adjusts really well to change. My goal would be them sharing a cage. How do you get that to happen? Suggestions? Thoughts?

Hello everyone. I just discovered this forum. I have a 16 year-old Grey named Roscoe who I've had since he was a few weeks old. I bought him at a bird fair when I was young and dumb. Even got a discount because he was missing a toe. :rolleyes: Somehow we've muddled through. He's helped raise 2 human kids and countless foster dogs. And a few baby cockatiels and a cherry headed conure along the way. I've been around other parrots and I must say a Grey was the best choice for us. He's pretty quiet overall. He makes sounds that are actual sounds, not just parrot screeches. Although he can get pretty carried away with that bell, usually during a really good TV show. I never cease to be amazed at just how smart and astute this bird is. He pays attention to absolutely everything. Knows when to answer the phone, when to say bye. Even makes the sound of my coffee cup setting down on the counter (right before I set it down.) He asks me every morning and every time I'm getting ready to leave if I'm "ready." He yells at the dogs, says hello when I come in, everything I'm sure all of yours do. I'd love to get him a companion but hubby always says no. So I just buy him new cages and toys instead. We've had our ups and downs, he's had his temper tantrums, bitten everyone but me, but we keep on keeping on. I wouldn't trade him for the world.