I have a Congo African Grey parrot and I want to get another bird.?

Question

I want another bird that will go well with my CAG. I love the Blue Fronted Amazon but I want a bird that will get along with her, not too noisey and thst is able to talk. Is the Blue Fronted Amazon a good choice or would you suggest a different type? Also will having a 2nd bird keep my CAG now from talking? She is just now learning how to talk and she is a sweet bird. I just want her to have a friend.

Answer 1

I would NOT say that Congo African Greys do not get along with other birds! I live with my BF in which I have two conures a Sunconure and a Green Cheeck conure. I have the two together and for most part things are fine. An occassional squabble, like two year olds, other than that fine.



My BF has a Red headed Amazon and a Congo African Grey. He has both of them in the same cage. and has had for the past three years. They got along even longer. They were only seperated because did not have a cage big enough for two birds of their sizes. They get along great for most part too, but just like with the conures they get squabbling like kids. Then we seperate them for awhile. The Amazon love to be on top of the one cage to watch outside and to be away from the Grey being too pesty, wanting to play, but the Amazon don't want too.



Also as far as you comment about talking. BW the CAG talks up a storm, with or without Baby the RHA. They both bond with each other and also with us. Baby was talking, but after BW got to talking alot, for some reason Baby does not very often.



Funny thing is the Baby also is bonded somewhat with my Sunconure. The Sun and baby are not in same cage, but play on top. They get along fine, just if put them in together he gets TOO amorous, and we are afraid he would hurt her, being alot bigger.



So you could try it. Although I do not know with the Blue Front. All I know about them is they are good talkers. How they get along with other breeds I do not know. I do know our CAG gets along fine with the Red head Amazon. He is very jealous of my Sun. He wants to play with the litte Green cheek but BW is too big, so we do not let him near the GC. He could hurt or kill him without meaning too or realizing it.



Good Luck

Answer 2

I hope you don't mean you are going to put the new bird in the cage with your Grey. Greys can be very aggressive. If you get a new bird she is definitely gonna have to stay in a separate cage for awhile. For one thing, you must keep them in separate rooms to quarantine the new bird. That way if she has anything the Grey won't get it. Keep them separated for at least 14 days. If you notice the new bird acting weird or sneezing, take it to a vet. (does NOT have to be an avian vet. Regular vets know all about birds too) Do this even if you get a health certificate from the place you bought the bird. After the quarantine period is over, you can put the bird cages close together for several weeks to see how they will get along. Let the get together outside the cage as well. If they seem to do ok, then you can try putting them in the same cage, while you are there. It is not uncommon for owners to come home and find one of the birds with a missing toe or even foot, or other kinds of serious injury. Having another bird will not keep your Grey from talking. She may be quieter at first, but trust me, I have never met a Grey that stopped talking very long for any reason. An Amazon is a good choice, they can be screamers, but what bird doesn't? They are also good talkers. Just be very sure they are ready to be together when you put them in the same cage. My African Grey and Umbrella C ockatoo share the same cage. But they were raised together since the egg

Answer 3

Well first of all if you do get a blue fronted amazon you need to know that the two birds will not share a cage. also a blue fronted amazon is a wonderful bird with nurturing and assertive guidance. Thats another thing you will have to realize that a CAG and a amazon will be very different as far as training and the way you will asses situations. in general what i have gathered from working with various birds of these species a african grey is a little more timid needing constant reassurance. where as a amazon will be confident sometimes overly confident. if you feel as if you can be as if having two birds on different sides of the spectrum of behavior will be okay for you ...i congratulate you they will prove to be a silly pair for many years to come . my CAG and my indian ring neck spend hours each day reciting their vocabulary to each other.



I would go to the breeder or pet store and look at a few different birds because generalizations are not always true!\

Best of Luck!

Answer 4

African Greys do no like other species of birds, so don't expect them to be friends.

I have a Congo Grey in the same room with other species, but would never chance her being out of the cage in the same room.

I have bird stands around the house where I keep all birds apart from each other.



My Grey is the bird room boss, giving order's to the other birds. Stop. Don't Do That. Quite and on & on.LOL

Answer 5

How old is ur CAG? Have you considered a Goeffen 2? A large conure, or mini Macaw may work as well. Check w/your local avian society & see what they recommend. I've been told that CAGs are one person birds. Not necessarily. My CAG gets along with everyone.

Answer 6

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