Is it safe to keep an amazon parrot and a goffins cockatoo in the same cage temporarily?

[Amalthearosemary]

They’re currently having to share a cage because my amazon parrot’s cage is needing to be cleaned, and possibly moved to a different location in my house. At first, they were fighting a little but now seem to be getting along and getting more comfortable with each other. However, they have been sharing food and water, and i worry they could get each other sick by sharing germs. I change out the food and water often but i still worry about the safety.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I wouldn't worry about germs unless one is sick. As long as they get along, you know better than snyone else whether they may hurt each other, but I wouldn't have them share a cage if you don't have to.

 

[texsize]

As a rule of thumb when more than one parrot in a cage give them one food dish for each parrot.
If more than two parrots in a cage add a second water dish.
You don’t want to give them anything to fight over.

The cockatoo may feel more defensive cuz it’s his/her cage being encroached on.

Also you need to consider that the cockatoo’s dust can be bad for a new world parrot.

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

YOu should be okay. Especially with Tex's suggestions for an extra food and water dish. My cockatiel and peach front conure get along very well. Not exactly bonded mates, but they do enjoy each other's company. I have multiple food bowls (three, sometimes four) and a water bottle they share. At the hint of any arguments, I add an extra water bowl.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Maybe I'm wrong but if one of then gets angry at the other while they are "locked in" eth NM ñvñ l

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[DonnaBudgie]

Oops! Wouldn't it be dangerous if they got in a fight while locked in together and neither bird could escape?

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

Oops! Wouldn't it be dangerous if they got in a fight while locked in together and neither bird could escape?

I'm wondering if they have a larger cage. Mind you, it IS a temporary fix until the one cage is cleaned.