Friend for male cockatiel?

[brokenwing]

I have a male cockatiel which I handraised three years ago. I would like to get him a buddy to entertain him while I am at work. I am wondering if a sun conure would be a suitable buddy. I am looking for something more than just a cockatiel... something more colorful, just for the fun of it. Is it not a good idea to buy a cockatiel a friend of a different species?
thanx in advance,
brokenwing

 

[Auggie's Dad]

I've seen many different species of bird get along just fine. You would have to be careful introducing them and they may not get along - but this is no more true of different species than it would be of two birds of the same species.

Tiels and suns are of comparable size (suns usually a touch bigger). I think you would have the best luck with a very young sun that way they could work out their differences before the sun gets to tough.

 

[brokenwing]

Hey thanks alot. I'll probably hand raise the sun. Thats always alot of fun.

 

[Debbie B]

It is alot of hard work hand feeding I was told by my breeder that a green cheek and a sun contour do not work in one cage and I would need separate cages. Havent tried it yet so not sure but will let you know i will have both this week end.