Eclectus **** & Alexandrine hen

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9 lorikeets
2 alexandrines
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3 cockatiels
This is odd but our male eclectus bird has started to take an interest in our alexandrine hen.

When it comes to mating with different species of birds, is it like "cats or dogs"? I.E. Can an eclectus mate with an alexandrine? They're both very friendly to each other but I guess I should be looking at getting him an eclectus hen right?
 
I really hope you are responsible & NOT let this happen. It's illegal to knowingly hybridise different species in Australia. I would hate to think what the offspring would look like.

I do however like the idea of you getting your male eclectus a mate of his own.
 
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Pedro -

Oh god no; I wouldn't knowingly hybridise different species. They aren't mating at all - they are just friendly towards each other i.e. sleeping next to each other all the time and giving each other kisses.
 
I don't think that's possible from what I've read. Since they're Species, NOT breeds!!! Like mrs. Biologist mentioned the other day. But you can do hybrids between Eclectus like a mix between Soloman to a Red-Sided. That's why they categorize them into different species. Same with Conures, you can hybrid a Jenday with a Nanday. So fourth so on.
 
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I don't think that's possible from what I've read. Since they're Species, NOT breeds!!! Like mrs. Biologist mentioned the other day. But you can do hybrids between Eclectus like a mix between Soloman to a Red-Sided. That's why they categorize them into different species. Same with Conures, you can hybrid a Jenday with a Nanday. So fourth so on.
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Not sure i understand what your getting at MikeyTN. But my understanding of breeding the different sub-species of eclectus is called crosses & if different species of parrots are allowed to breed well that is a hybrid. In the case of a cockatiel & galah. Also in the case of the OP'S eclectus & Alexanderine two different species of parrots, should they breed successfully then the chicks would be hybrids. Someone please correct me if i am wrong. Here are some pics of Hybrids. Hybrid Parrots - a set on Flickr
 
I'm not a biologist but 2 species can mate and produce offspring - i.e.: horse+donkey = mule. But it's almost never a good idea - i.e.:lion+tiger = lyger/tion. If it can't happen in nature due to geograhy, habitat, instinct, etc., it probably shouldn't happen at all.
 
Your right its crossbred. Sorry I confused you. Im typing from my phone most of the time while im on here. I had to re-read what I type sometimes...lol. Hybrids been done between species yes, but I don't think that's possible with certain species nor its right to do so. Same with the mutation we have now days. Some have major health issues from inbreeding so fourth so on. Do I like the mutations? Yes they're beautiful, will I do something like that to get a new mutation? Absolutely not!
 
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By the way its the first I have ever heard of the galatiel.... I find it hard to believe since all the other hybrids they have listed on the site you've given are between conures x conures, cockatoos x cockatoos, macaws x macaws. Only the galah x cockatiel. In order for me to believe it I need to see more pics plus videos of it. Also the size. If its big like galahs are, I find it hard to believe a cockatiel can pass a egg that big to be substantial for a bird that size. Unless anyone can tell me a tiny egg can grow out to be a giant... but even though that's what I believe, this article does say in the recent study that cockatiels are related to cockatoos. If that's the case, it makes more sense to me if its the truth. From the pics it looks like a mix between both, but im one to see it to believe it person..... here's the link... Talking Birds - Australia's Avian Newspaper
 
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You know after thinking it over several times. Since there's 3 specie types that carry the powder dust. Cockatoos and Cockatiels with the third one being African Grey. I wonder how close related the Greys are to the too and tiels. My head hurts thinking about it...lol. im tired from no rest the past two nights since I have a sleeping problem.... so don't mind me rambling on.... :) that's how I confuse people like I confused Pedro, but I was making a point but wasn't clear enough.... ;)
 
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