Can I put two electus parrot ( red female and green male ) in a same cage ?

Question

Can I put two electus parrot ( red female and green male ) in a same cage ?

Answer 1

Depends. How big is the cage? Do they really like each other and ..... (drum roll)... do you have two?

Answer 2

I would only put them in the same cage if they're already bonded.  If you're introducing two Eclectus that don't know each other then you need two different cages.  I'd put the 2 cages in the same room so they can see each other.  Some Eclectus, even though of opposite s*x, may never ever get along.  The females tend to be more aggresive than the males.

Answer 3

Not right away assuming you haven't gotten one or the other yet.  This first suggestion goes with all birds... in "consideration" for the 'already here' bird, whether it be male or female, his/her cage is home, MY TERRITORY and you risk a nasty fight by putting one in with the other.  Now, about the Eclectus breed, have you read anything about this specific [and in my humble opinion, stupendously beautiful, incredibly wonderful, loving, funny and smart] breed?  I have a 3 yr old male that came to me when he was a bit older than 4 wks.  I've only read a lot about the females... and from what I've read, they're evidently a bit more aggressive than most female parrots but also very choosy.  Sooo.... if you are planning on breeding these two, I would introduce them slowly - very slowly.  If she chooses him THEN they may share a cage but if she doesn't want him.... again, joining them may have disasterous results.  If they are eventually joined, please make sure their cage is very, very large. Minimum 6 ft wide to accommodate both wing spans of both birds (approx 2 ft ea.) adding some for a happier bird and as tall as possible but at least 4 ft.

Answer 4

Sure, and you'll have little red and green babies!

Answer 5

Not right away.

Maybe (probably) never.

Birds have VERY complicated social structures.  They are just as picky about friends and roommates as people are.

The only difference is that people can get up and leave.  Imagine being locked in a cage with your worst enemy.  Imagine your enemy has a weapon. (Their beaks can rip off toes, legs, put out eyes, etc)

NOT a good situation.

Each bird really needs it's own cage.  Even if they become the best of friends, they'll need some "alone" time where they don't have to worry about the other bird taking it's favorite spot and/or eating the good bits of food.