On average would you say TAG do better with other birds than CAG

[KonureKing]

Hello I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on the behavioral differences between the TAG and the CAG. From what I read online. The TAG is more laid back and isn't as much of a one person bird. Can anyone give personal experience on this? I have a green cheek conure that I raised from a chick that's a complete joy. She's almost 4 now and she's very well behaved. I don't have any real worries on her end. I know online it says greys aren't really big on other species. But I thought if I got a TAG (which are supposed to be more welcoming) as a baby and hand fed it with the conure it might imprint on both of us? Any thoughts? I'm still probably a couple years away from pulling the trigger, but it's something I think about often. Thanks for your input.

 

[Shezbug]

Welcome to the Avenue

If you already have a Conure you may wish to read up on the health issues that new world birds can face when housed around old world birds.
Another thing to take into account is babies do not always grow up to be more bonded to the owner- it can sometimes be the total opposite as it is not natural for them to wish to bond with their parent figure regardless of whether that parent figure is a bird or human.

Some links for you to check out on the two topics I mentioned if you like.....

Pulmonary Hypersensitivity Disease - Macaws and Conures

RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN SOUTH AMERICAN SPECIES ESPECIALLY MACAWS AND CONURES Pulmonary Hypersensitivity Syndrome Although good ventilation is necessary for any type of bird, it is especially critical for South American species. Blue and Gold Macaws, as well as Sun Conures seem especially...

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[Mizzely]

In the wild, African Greys do not mingle with other species, and tend to be less likely to get along with other birds because of it.

Flock Behavior: How It Affects Our Companion Parrots

We help you understand how to care for your African Grey parrots

www.africangreys.com

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[Elysian]

In the wild, African Greys do not mingle with other species, and tend to be less likely to get along with other birds because of it.

Flock Behavior: How It Affects Our Companion Parrots

We help you understand how to care for your African Grey parrots

www.africangreys.com

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This is REALLY interesting and the kind of insight I wish I had found earlier!
Even though I already decided a grey is not best for us right now, I'm more confident I made the right decision after reading that.

Also gives me ideas about how we might more successfully handle one in the future if my bf still really wants one.

 

[BirdLady13]

This thread might be helpful as well:
Greys and other birds?

 

[sunnysmom]

I also caution mixing beak sizes. I have a cockatoo and cockatiels. I don't let them out together. I am very happy that I have both but life would be easier if they could all be out at the same time.

 

[BrianB]

I have limited experience with TAGs, but the one I did interact with was very high strung compared to the CAG. In all fairness, the TAG had come from a stressful environment and had started barbering his wings. They were in horrible shape. I'm going to say he's not a typical case. Any time you got near him he would scream in terror and picking him up was always a chore. Luckily he wasn't a biter. The CAG is laid back and just hangs out on his tree most of the day. He's very quiet. We know when he's being very vocal that he's stressed about something. Luckily the TAG went home with some great people and he has thrived under their care.