Possible Second Bird Besides A Baby African Grey

[monipinkrose]

I just recently bought a baby african grey about 6 weeks old, but I am thinking of getting another bird, either another african grey or a citron cockatoo. Is it wise to get another grey while my other grey is still a baby? I am hand feeding the baby and awaiting on it's DNA results. I do not plan to breed them. Would having the same sex be better or having one male and one female? How would an african grey get along with another bird, such as a citron cockatoo if I got that instead of another grey? Would the two get along all in one cage or would housing them in separate cages next to each other be wiser? Advice needed please. Thanks in advance!

 

[greycloud]

I recommend you finish handfeeding and weaning your baby. Work on that special bond and teaching him all there is to know. I do not recommend Toos be mixed with greys. A Too can do serious damage. If they can always be kept apart that it would be fine.

 

[Bobby34231]

I agree with greycloud 110%, very sound advice ...........the other thread was deleted as per your request

 

[lisamarie973]

I have a 12 week old CAG, I got him when he was 5 weeks old. Although your baby doesn't seem to be a lot of work RIGHT NOW, the more he bonds with you, the more he'll want and need your undivided attention to teach him, guide him and love him. Also, right now, your baby will do quite a bit of sleeping in his brooder, he'll have times of play, eat and sleep, however, as the days and weeks move on, he'll be awake for a good portion of the day and TRUST me, he will be busy, busy, busy, just like a toddler. These are the times when you should start trying to teach him certain things, such as, where to go potty or what he can or can NOT chew on, where he can or can NOT play,consistency plays a BIG part in their learning house rules and you'll be glad you took the time while he's a baby and hasn't developed too much of an attitude, like a teenager yet.
TALK, TALK, SING, SING, or PLAY MUSIC and ASK QUESTIONS & GIVE THE ANSWERS to him LOTS (he's listening, even if he can't talk yet) In a couple of weeks (or sooner, up to baby) start providing him with some soaked pellets, veggies cut up into very small bites, some fruits too!:smile007: He may not EAT much of it, but he'll start to learn HOW to eat it and you'll be starting him off on a nice healthy diet.

If you'll be his primary caregiver, the baby WILL get quite "attached" to ya, as precious and sweet as it is, you'll be SO happy that you aren't trying to divide your attention between 2 birds quite yet and will be glad once he's older that you didn't have to too. The more independent they get, the less "snuggly" they are and you'll miss that once he's "too busy" for Mom/Dad's hugs n kisses. I know I only get some good snuggle time once in a while compared to a few times per day like I did when he was younger. I would say, in the best interest of you and the baby CAG, hold off on another bird, at least until you've got him weaned off the formula and he's 100% food independent.

My baby learned to fly last week, and let me tell ya, thats also a treat:11: I thought keeping up with him while he was on foot was a chore, LOL... Little did I know, once I helped him learn how to fly, I was making my work just a little bit harder. It's ok, honestly, it's amazing to me and I have LOVED taking care of him, I actually considered getting a YNA just a week ago, but once I weighed the pro's and con's have decided to wait until "Maui" gets a pretty good jump on things first.

:41:The VERY best of luck to you and your new baby, WELCOME to the forum, there are so many wonderful, knowledgeable people that are always willing to help here, so I hope you'll stay and enjoy!!! I have learned so much from the folks here and they have ALL helped me along the way with my baby. We would LOVE to see pictures icf your new addition!!! :rollingba

 

[Cowtown]

I agree with all. Abby is 5 months old and I am working with her everyday to get her to talk and be comfortable in other parts of the house.
I know I could not give adequate time to another bird and Abby at the same time.

I may never have another bird..

 

[Chris Winkler]

OH yes as much as you have the want to add another baby to your flock you need to bond with your baby first! I would wait a good year or so before adding another FID The bonding time is to important to share with another baby. He needs your undivided attention right now!

 

[HRH Di]

Good advice from everyone above. From my experience, 'Toos demand a lot of attention and one-on-one time with their person. And they're lots bigger than Greys. I would suggest a bird closer to your Grey's size and definitely wait until your baby's older and more "established"