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Would I be able to cohabitate a bourkes parrot and a lovebird?

WillowQ

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A parrotlet would kill a Bourkes. They are also very aggressive.
 

WillowQ

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I hear Bourkes are sweet and shy birds. They’re also very pretty. Do they sing?

i have had lovebirds and parrotlets; my two lovebirds werevery nice but I’ve known two other very bitey aggressive lovebirds.
i kept a parrotlet for my sister for about a year and it was also pretty bitey. I keep hearing them described as “Amazons in a tiny body” and “ready to take on the world”, so I think that would be a bad combo. Also brotogeris and Quakers would be a bad idea.

I would look for either another Bourkes, a similar species of grass keet, or even a finch.
 

BourkesKid

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I hear Bourkes are sweet and shy birds. They’re also very pretty. Do they sing?

i have had lovebirds and parrotlets; my two lovebirds werevery nice but I’ve known two other very bitey aggressive lovebirds.
i kept a parrotlet for my sister for about a year and it was also pretty bitey. I keep hearing them described as “Amazons in a tiny body” and “ready to take on the world”, so I think that would be a bad combo. Also brotogeris and Quakers would be a bad idea.

I would look for either another Bourkes, a similar species of grass keet, or even a finch.
I am currently looking into finches. Thank you all so much for your advice.
 

WillowQ

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Cockatiels are pretty and gentle, too. And if you got a lutino it would look really pretty with your Bourkes. But that’s just my opinion.

Lineolated parakeets? I thought they were gentle little birds.

Maybe someday I will get a big aviary cage full of Bourkes and/ or canaries and finches. Those cages are so much fun to watch.
 

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HeyI’m sorry to hear about your bourkes parrot.When it comes to cohabitating with a lovebird it can be risky Different species often don’t get along especially concerning gender.Male lovebirds tend to be more dominantYou might consider other species like cockatiels or budgies which are friendly and not ground foragers.Try to choose birds known for their gentle nature Remember every bird is differentso it’s best to introduce them slowly. :)
 

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Welcome to the avenue, Meggie!

I like lovebirds but haven’t had any, but I thought females were more bossy. My favourite lovebird species is Fischer’s. :)
 
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