Second parrot question

[Squeekmouse]

Hi folks,

As some of you know, we're thinking of adding an African grey to our family. I've gotten some great advice last time I posted on here about it, so I'd like to get a bit more, please.

Yoda, our GCC is about 1 1/2 years old now. He is out of his cage all day when we are there (I work from home and we don't go out much), he's pretty much only in his cage at night. He is super affectionate and cuddly and happy. Assuming that the new grey isn't at all aggressive and the two of them don't fight (we'll keep them under close watch), how will this affect Yoda and his wonderful personality? Is this likely to change his personality and make him feel jealous or insecure or less friendly to us? I've heard some people say Fids can be happier, less lonely/screamy when they do have to be in their cage when we have to run errands. What do you all think?

Also, how bad is the powder from a CAG? Will it be all over us and home or just in his room?

Thanks!

 

[Owlet]

Grey's are up there in the powder factory with cockatoos so expect a decent dusting and maybe an air purifier for the sake of you and your GCC and dust relatively frequently in their room. At least that's what I've been told I could be wrong since I've never had a grey

 

[wrench13]

Adding a second ( or third, etc) bird to a family is always a crap shoot. Any number of things can happen. They could hate each other , tolerate each other, or become best buddies. Same with the relationship with the people n the family. The original parrot could resent the introduction of a new bird all the way to them becoming so tight that the bond to people is lost. It is also 2x the cost, 2x the work , and 2x the considerations when the family dynamic changes. Your GCC will likely not out live you, your Grey is also most certain to outlive you. IfyourGCC is a happy,well adjusted parrot, a solid member o the family, why mess with the dynamics?

 

[Laurasea]

If your new bird is a weaned baby I think it increases the odds in the get along factor. The difference in size makes it a little harder. My GCC loved having new friends. But when I added Penny she was afraid of Ta-dah and started a fight....they still might if my GCC invades her space, but otherwise do quite well being only inches from each other.

 

[ChristaNL]

My greys live downstairs and the books in my upstairs bedroom are slowly turning greyish white ... does that answer the question?

I my opinion they are nowhere as bad as the toos - but the dust wil get everywhere!