Can a Sun and Green cheek get along together at play?

[dishgal1]

I have found the sweetest little Sun quite by accident. I have such a close and special relationship with my little Forrest (Gcc) that I would never do anything to jeopardize that. He is always cage free unless we leave the house. He does everything with us and I am so afraid introducing a new bird might be detrimental to that relationship. He is more like an only child and I wonder if having a new bird might deter him from being as close to us. Having playtime with another bird would be helpful since he is always in the middle of everything we do. They would both be males but not sure if the two different types of conures make a difference in how they get along as well. I know personalities play the greatest role in how they get along but not sure about mixing two types. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[dishgal1]

I might add, my biggest fear is losing the bond we have. If he is so bonded to myself and my husband, could he possibly decide to bond with the Sun instead of us?

 

[DannyA93]

I think you just have to see how they react together i don't think it'll affect your bond at the least! i don't think they'll bond to eachother? i think that usually only happens if there caged together. which there more then likely not. i think they'll be just fine good luck with your new baby

 

[dishgal1]

Thanks for that encouragement. I have had Forrest for a year...since he was a baby. I figured since he was already bonded to us that maybe he wouldn't bond to the Sun.
No they would not be caged together. They would have individual time with us, which Forrest is used to having all day long. That could be a problem. I WOUld like to eventually be able to have them both out at the same time. Guess that is where personality comes in. Forrest goes to my daughter's house to play with her green cheek all the time. Or her GCC comes to my house. At least 2 to 3 times a week. Of course they are the same age and have been used to each other their entire little lives.
Thanks again for the encouragement.

 

[Mozzie]

I think they will be just fine too. I don't think it will affect the bond you have at all. They will just have to be supervised while they are out together. But I'm sure you already figured that out. Good luck!

 

[lisap]

Hello!

I know this post is very old but I am wondering what the outcome was from introducing your sun conure to your gcc? I am in the same position right now and also have an not too eager husband who is concerned about the loudness. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Notdumasilook]

Honestly its a roll of the dice. It can go many different ways. I would have to have a "plan B" in case things go funky. Years ago I took in a cockatiel, with Cookie my BFA being the only other bird. Careful introduction showed me it was NOT gonna work well. I kept the cockatiel anyways and just kept a very watchful eye keeping them separated. Cockatiel lived for about 20 years with us but the birds just "put up" with each other. Later I ran across a lil sun conure a woman was going to throw out the window..LITERALLY!!!!!!!! so I insisted on taking him home.. figuring at least I could find him a permanent home. Careful introduction again... it was love at first sight for both birds. Cookie adopted Booger as his baby...becoming a doting daddybird... complete with feeding crop milk and being extremely protective. The role was just fine for Booger. The two are inseperable.. playing and preening etc. On top of that they both still love us... with Cookie being more bonded to me and Booger to my wifey. All in all we got lucky and no need to rehome the lil Booger.

 

[gemma23426]

First of all, check how they react, observe some days. If it is positive then it won't be any problem.

 

[LordTriggs]

they can react in any number of ways going from attempted murder to trying to make babies

they can also both be extremely bonded to you or they could suddenly start hating you. A bird is going to be more inclined to want to be with their own kind.

Really only unless you're prepared to lose your bond and have enough time to give your GCC the same level of interaction and give that to the sun as well along with the money for both should you get the sun. I know some people love multiple birds in the house whilst people like me prefer to be a 1 bird house

 

[itzjbean]

Hey guys, the OP has not been on the site for 3 years, you are unlikely to get a response from them on this...