B&G in same house as two greys

[burdman]

I'd like to hear from anyone who keeps African greys and B&Gs in the same house.
We are owned by two greys and an ekkie.
Awhile back we took in a young B&G, and although I read a book and a couple articles on them I had not seen the information about dander and respiratory disease.
I'm really concerned for our B&Gs health, and his ability to stay in our home safely.
I feel awful for not having done better diligence. I'm panicked at the thought of having unintentionally brought him into a potentially life threatening situation.
We've always run two large Honeywell Hepa filters in the house 24/7, but I've read the dander is insidious and gets into the vent system in the house.
He is not exhibiting any signs of respiratory distress at all, but I've read that by the time any symptoms are exhibited it may be too late.


Where he was previously housed there were several other species of macaws, as well as greys in relatively close proximity. We never considered it as an issue
We love this bird and the thought of not having him around is killing me.
I know there are all kinds of opinions, and some articles I read contradict
each other.

I really would like to hear from someone with actual experience.
Please don't beat me up too badly, believe me I feel terrible. If We have to place the B&G to save his health we will, but we really don't want to lose this cuddle buddy.

 

[JerseyWendy]

I do not have personal experience with keeping a B&G and an AG together, however, I know plenty of folks who do so without any problems (so far).

Yes, B&G have quite sensitive airways, and 'may' react badly to prolonged exposure to the Grey's dust, however, I believe a good air filter will help significantly. I'd also not keep the 2 birds in super close proximity.

JMHO.

 

[akrrm]

We got our Blue and Gold macaw in 1988. When we got our Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoo in 1990 we didn't know about Macaw Respiratory Hypersensitivity. Their cages have been next to each other for 21 years. We have always used a Honeywell air cleaner (the round kind) near our Cockatoo's cage. About 7 years ago we started using Alen Air cleaners. Our Macaw has been fine so far.

 

[MikeyTN]

I have two Macaws, a Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, and several Cockatiels in the same room. But of course I run a air filter. Willie and Dixie been around each other for the past 10 years without any issue.

 

[burdman]

Thanks. We are also using two of the round honeywells. We are also getting some smaller filters to go right by the cage.
Hopefully that will do the trick.