New Timneh AG bonding with agressive Conure bonding pair?

[Ilana]

Goodday- Just have a quick question regarding rehoming a young Timneh African Grey into a family with a tightly bonded Sun Conure pair. Upon the first visit, the male Conure was very aggresive and wanted to bite the Grey's tail a few times. I think he was protecting his female. Even wanted to attack me a few times. Owner had to place the male back into his cage.

The two Conures are very attached to the owner. Wants to be with on on her shoulders, the entire time.

My consern/ question is- do you think the tightly bonded pair will ever accept another member walking free around the house and bonding with their owner?

I am a bit uneasy about this rehoming - and dont know Sun Conures at all. The
aggression level have me concerned. Would really appreciate another opinion. Thanking you in advance, ilana

 

[SilverSage]

I wouldn't. I wouldn't rehome a bird into a situation where the new owner didn't believe in proper quarantine...

Also no I don't see a bonded pair of conures chilling out. They usually don't.


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[LordTriggs]

conures chilling out

I don't think that word is in their vocabulary. they have moments where they are less crazy but that's the tiniest difference and before you know it they go an snort another line of cocaine!

 

[SilverSage]

Exactly haha!

I tend to have a more generous view of conures than most, but some things are just true.


My concern isnt really the conures though, it's the adopters. The fact that a strange bird was allowed close enough to get even feathers nipped is pretty upsetting and shows a major lack of responsibility and/or knowledge of bird behavior and safety in my opinion.


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[Ilana]

Thank you SO much! I neede to hear this. The little Timneh is a foster bird and i love him dearly. His owner passed away two months ago and i have been given the task to make sure he is ok for the rest of his life. He is an absolute darling and he not going to that home at all! So many people want them- but i agree with you now.. so irresponsible. I am learning all the way. Friendly regards, i

 

[SilverSage]

Good choice and thank you for taking on the task of finding him a good and safe home!


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