Finch bully

[Tex16]

Hello,
I have a mixed colony; Gouldians, Owls, and Red-head parrot finches. 2 of each, all males. Started off fine, no squabbles at all, multiple feeders/waters, toys, etc. Then, one of the Red-heads began to bully the Gouldians and Owls (more so the Gouldians, one in particular), to the point of lock-ups to the cage floor. Fearing for their safety, I removed the Red-head. Also worried about the non-bully Red-head now alone. The bully is in a smaller cage right next to the indoor aviary so everyone can still see each other. Specific info via the internet has been difficult to come by, hence this post. Trying to figure out my options.
1. Leave him in the separation cage for a certain amount of time and reintroduce?
2. Rehome him? If so, adopt another Red-head for the other?
3. Other ideas/suggestions from PF members

Thank you

 

[Rival_of_the_Rickeybird]

I am no authority at all.
But ------------
I really admire the comprehensiveness of your post and the suggestions list. I hope you get help and support. Would you care to share your location if you should decide to rehome your bully?
Good luck.

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

I would try to reintroduce him. after a period of time. Sometimes that's enough to reset them mentally. if he keeps bullying, then I would consider keeping him in a separate cage. I've never had the species you've got but iI heard it works for Zebra finches.

 

[Tex16]

Thanks for the reply Vampiric_Conure. Any ideas on time? Best I could find was 2 weeks.

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[Vampiric_Conure]

Thanks for the reply Vampiric_Conure. Any ideas on time? Best I could find was 2 weeks.

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Yer very welcome ! I think 2 weeks is good. I know with larger non parrot/finch birds such as chickens it's about that long.