congos and timnehs

[momy442000]

Does anyone know if Congos & Timnehs mate together? I don't want them to, but considering that I already have a female Timneh & I'm getting a male Congo I just wanted to know if this is something i'll have to worry about or be aware of.

[judygram]

Maybe one of the members who breeds birds can answer your question and I don't think any of them are on at he moment.

[Guest Monique]

They are two different species and will not mate. In addition, birds of the same species are generally very choosy about their mates. They are monogomous and actually care who they pick so it's not just as easy as putting to together. They aren't like dogs where you can use stud service and the males are just happy to see a female in heat. I'm sorry that sounds a little graphic but it's a true depiction.

[Dave007]

They won't naturally mate with each other. First, the incubation time for CAG and TAG eggs is different. It can be done artificially which I think is cruel and unnecessary. 2 birds, 2 different personalities. This question plus the answers could be understood much more clearly IF there were more than 2 types of greys.

 

Example--There's at least 8 species of Amazons (even more). Basically, they all look alike, the big differences being partial areas of different feather coloring and some personality differences. All are approx the same size yet in the wild, a Yellow Naped Zon won't mate with a Yellow Crowned Zon nor will a DYH ZON mate with a Orange Winged Zon nor will an Blue Winged Zon mate with a Mexican Red Zon etc etc. It can be done artificially. Too bad. There's already enough parrots in this world to pick from.

Dave<br><br>Post edited by: MrSpock, at: 2007/09/20 03:19

[judygram]

Thanks Dave, I knew we could count on you for some excellent information, and there it is in a nutshell.

[momy442000]

Thanks guys....I just want these to be my babies/companions. I didn't want to have to worry about all the rest.