What would happen if you put a budgie in a cage next to an African grey parrot?

Question

Well, I have a budgie who is disobedient and refuses to boher with me even though I know she sin't scared of me as she perched on my hand once inside the cage, only to fly off when I brought her out on my hand out and play up holy h**l!

But I do like her, and it would be cruel to get rid of her just because she isn't warming to me straight away like my first budgie did.

However, I would like an African grey parrot. It's just I know budgies need to be in a commonly used room to feel like part of the family, and I would assume this is the smae for greys. Or are they different? could i put that in a different room?

But that's only a last option anyway.

Could I have the two cages next to eachother?

Answer 1

the grey might nip at the budgie, i would train your budgie, check out http://www.parrotcentral.net/how_to_tame... for good tips on how to train her

Answer 2

Yeah, as long as they are not in the same cage it is okay.

Answer 3

You would be fine in putting the two birds next to each other.. just not too close as the grey may be able to bite or grab the smaller bird and really hurt it. the budgie may also get very stressed out having a larger bird living so close to him. If you are going to do that make sure you start with the cages at opposite ends of the room and gradualy bring them closer.

If you are thinking about getting an African Grey then you need to do alot of research. They can be difficult birds - very intelligent which means you can upset them in a whole load of ways. I did three years of research before I got my first Grey: read every book I could find, chatted to owners on the internet etc - and it still didnt fully prepare me for her.

Greys need alot of attention and a lot to keep their brains occupied. You need to make sure you are getting one from a reputable breeder and that you have access to an avian vet... you will need one!!

You also need to decide if you can afford to buy regular new toys and a decent staple diet. Many vets recommend Harrisons - its a brilliant staple food but it is expensive - the parrot will also need fresh veggies, fruit, nuts and pulses on top of that in order to stop them getting bored with food.

I would suggest that you start with a parakeet - maybe a conure or a Bourke Parakeet. Bourkes are wonderful birds and very affectionate - I used to keep them when I was younger!

Answer 4

I don't see why not as long as the parrot can't grab the Budgie through the bars its fine.  But remember parrots can be noisy and need a lot more attention before they become accustom to you.  It took near a year before my Amazon would stand on my hand.  Be prepared for lots of bites.

Answer 5

It would be ok as long as the budgie doesn't fly on the Greys cage, everything could be ok, then again it could turn into a disaster.  I assume you are going to have wings trimmed.  I have a Grey and he likes my Cockatoo fine, he does not like my Pionus or my Conure.  When Greys flock together they stay with their own kind. They generally don't have other birds within their flock. I would be very careful that your Grey can't reach the budgie.

Answer 6

Are you sure you re ready for a Grey? there high maintenance birds, you know. A budgie and a grey?  Deffinitaly NOT in the same cage!!!! Think about the size difference!!  I guess maybe next to eachother would be fine, but at least 3 feet apart ( or more ).

I think that you should deffinitaly have the grey in a place where it will get socalized alot, and be talked with, and can see whats all happening.

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Answer 7

not a lot why have you a problem with parrot grey africans

Answer 8

Don't cage a Budgie with an Afrian Grey, chances are good the Budgie will be harmed or killed.

Cage each species separately. If cages are placed near one another make certain those feet cannot touch for safety reason's.

All birds want to be part of the Flock, that's us.

Please read up on Afrian Greys Before you buy one.

Read about Greys diet too.

http://www.birdsnways.com/

Answer 9

Hi,

African grey parrot are very sociable and they will rip feathers out if they are bored or lonely so really they need to be in the main room or somewhere where you frequently go, they can't go in kitchens as some fumes can kill them.

As for putting the two cages together then i wouldn't recommend and i wouldn't have the two birds in the same room as african greys can get very jealous, for example my uncle has fish tanks in the same room as his african grey and everytime he goes near the tanks then the parrot will sling his food out and make as much noise as possible. So i should think that it would be the same with two birds in the same room, i have also known cases where parrots have stopped talking and started biting because new birds have been intoduced.

Answer 10

I have an African Grey Parrot and suggest it would be best to not put a budgie and grey together. I think you should really do some research before you attempt to get a Grey. I am not saying no, but from experience you need to have some experience with a Grey.

Greys do need to be a part of the family. They have the intelligence of a 5 year old with the emotional intelligence of a 3 year old. In the wild, they are in flocks; therefore, they need to be a part of the "flock" at home.

Also because of the talking ability of a Grey, if you put a bird next to it that does not talk-- it has the tendencies to chirp more than exercise it's speak. They are also finicky birds and need constant play and something to do.

Answer 11

I'm with syncaster on this one & ask the question if you are ready for a grey. They do need a lot of attention and you will need a lot of patience for a grey.

Never keep a grey with a budgie for you never know if it will snap one day, remember that a grey can crack a walnut with his beak just think what he could do to a smaller bird.

If you want the grey to talk it is best not to have a budgie within earshot as he will only mimmick the cheeping of the budgie & when he does so it will be amplified about 10 times.

Answer 12

put them in the same room thats fine but not to close and you will need a bigger cage for a grey if you get one and let it out dont let it out were the budgie is it will try to kill it

Answer 13

That would actually be good for the birds. Just remember to treat them both the same, because birds are highly jealous animals.  If the grey gets jealous then it has every capability of killing the budgie so it can have your attention.  But otherwise, they would play and sing together and enjoy it when you aren't there to entertain.