mixing different species with Greys

[bettyboop]

Hi everyone ,

I am wondering if anyone has problems with different species in the same flock with your Grey . I have a female Alexandrine who will not leave my new 3 year old CAG alone . She flies over to his cage and starts beaking at him , now he is beaking back . So far they have not made contact , we come a running and stop the dispute before anything happens . We do not leave them alone . I am wondering is this normal ? If anyone else can give me a hint on how to nip this in the bud ....They were introduced slowly in a neutral room for a week before they were allowed to be in the same room . Perhaps this wasnt long enough . Our Alexandrine has gone to our breeder several times to be boarded while we are away and she is with all kinds of birds flying around . There was never a problem . Maybe these two just can't work together ? Opinions please .Thanks

[Tari]

Stop letting them near each other period. Some birds well just never like each other. Let each have their own out time. Clip wings if you have too for the safety of your pets.

Good Luck

[bettyboop]

Thanks , I will take the advice . Have a great day.....

[judygram]

Betty, my two parrots, a grey and a sun conure do not like each other either but one does not run for the other's cage when out, they just avoid one another. But occasionally I might have both on my shoulders, one on each and they are fine as long as I keep each one on her own side but sometimes the conure wants to go over and nip at the grey.

 

Greys are known for not getting along with other kinds of parrots even other greys and your alexandrine is probably a little jealous of the grey and the attention it is getting. You should do things for the alexandrine first before the grey as it was there first and needs to know she is top bird. But if she continues to bother the grey then you will have to keep them separated as best you can to prevent one from hurting the other.:huh:

[bettyboop]

Thanks Judy , my name really isnt Betty..LOL...

I agree that things nust be done for her first and we do that . The problem is , she won't stay off of his cage , she even went in the cage one day while he was with me in another part of the house .Even with her wings clipped , she is so light she can still fly some . At first he backed off , now he is stepping right up to her . She is a nippy bird , even with us sometimes . We have learned to read the body language and watch the eyes with this gal .Very Territorial !!!! She gets plenty of attention , he talks from the minute he wakes up till the lights are off ...So I think she feels challenged by his vocal skills , she can't get a word in ...Hopefully we can work this out . Thanks ..

Mary

[judygram]

Ok Mary it is and I hope you do get it worked out, it can be frustrating to have to keep a constant watch on her but you will find that balance that works for you.

[bettyboop]

Thank you Judy , just getting there is the key . Thank you so much for the help .

Mary