Re: Goffins Cockatoo
Posted by Cheri on 1/13/08

Thank you

Cheri


On 1/13/08, everywhere wrote:

> There is a chance they will never accept each other we have goffin
> too's and they in 15 yrs are no way compatable. This is an
> arranged marriage, think about them in the wild they at least can
> pick their own mate not be forced into it..... We have 12 parrots
> and Id love to pair everyone up, but in 27 years doesnt work all
> have own cages and space. Ever see breeders- most are plucked and
> many lose their mates early---- reason for it!
>
>
> On 1/12/08, Cheri wrote:
>> Wow! its been along time ago since I posted this and never got a
>> response.. I got my 2nd G2 on Thanksgiving and allready had my
>> male , the new one is suppose to be a female.. Still Piper my
>> male hates her and she is scared to death of him he is alot
>> bigger then her.. I have perched them together and they stay as
>> far apart as they can from each other.. today Piper chased her
>> around the living room ( I was right there) I am kinda bummed
>> because I know other Goffie owners and theirs do just fine
>> together .. I just think my Piper is jealous thats how he acts
>> and he pouts..I have given him the attention plus more and he
>> still is this way.. Also he investigates with his beak and her
>> with her foot .. so she stuck her foot right up to his
>> beak...lol thank God I was there or we could of been missing
>> toes.. Thanks for your help.. I dont know if they will ever come
>> together or if he will ever accept her.
>>
>>
>>> On 12/26/07, lisa wrote:
>>>> On 11/01/07, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> Hello,,,
>>>>>
>>>>> Will a goffins male get along with another male? I am not
>>>>> wanting breeders... I just was thinking about a friend for
>>>>> my goffin? What other birds would be compatible to hang
>>>>> out and be a freind with him? I have quakers a mustache
>>>>> parakeet, Cockatiels and have been hesitant to let him
>>>>> close to them as he is so much bigger...any help would be
>>>>> appreciated.
>>>>> Thank you so much.
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Lisa,
>>>
>>> Somewhat of a "rule of thumb" is to make sure the beak sizes
>>> are pretty comparable in size. But this still doesn't ensure
>>> you have happy birds coexisting. We have a M2 and a B&G,
>>> sometimes they get along, sometimes not! Sometimes the B&G
>>> will preen the M2, which is cute to see, but that doesn't last
>>> long either. The M2 has pretty established heirachy.
>>> Trial and error with close supervision will tell you whether
>>> you have a compatible "buddy" pair. Good Luck.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Goffins Cockatoo, 11/01/07, by Cheri.
• Re: Goffins Cockatoo, 12/26/07, by lisa.
• Re: Goffins Cockatoo, 12/27/07, by Rick.
• Re: Goffins Cockatoo, 1/12/08, by Cheri.
• Re: Goffins Cockatoo, 1/13/08, by everywhere.
• Re: Goffins Cockatoo, 1/13/08, by Cheri.