Companion

[monipinkrose]

Hi1 I have a male african grey. I was wondering if getting another male grey is a good idea? Will they be compatible or should I get a different bird like a cockatoo. Any help is welcomed.

[Luvparrots]

Some of our members have other parrots that are compatible with their greys. My grey is very attached to me and dive bombs any other bird I have that gets too close to me. So, it all depends on the grey. My parrots are for my enjoyment, not my grey's. So, I guess the question is how well do you know your grey, because it depends on its personality and bonding to you.

[Ray P]

We have a congo grey and a blue fronted zon and they get along or at least tolerate each other.

[Popsicle]

This is one doubt I have as well... do parrots necessarily need to have a companion? Or can it be happy being the only bird in the house? As long as the owners give them the right amount of attention of course.

[Luvparrots]

Ana Grey does not associate with my zon, Louie. As far as she is concerned she is a human. She eats with me and I have considered just letting her sleep on a swing in my bedroom at night. But that might be going a little too far.

[judygram]

It is very iffy if another grey even a male will get along with your current bird, they are all individuals and usually unless they are raised together they do not get along but maybe tolerate each other. I think if you want another bird it could be any of the species of parrots if you are looking for companionship.