Re: Combine in aviary cage?
Posted by Rowena on 6/08/05
On 6/07/05, Lyn wrote:
> On 6/07/05, Robin P. wrote:
>> On 6/07/05, Rowena wrote:
>>> Does anyone know if you can house gouldians and societies
>>> in the same aviary-type cage? or do I need to separate the
>>> two types?
>>> Thanks Rowena
>> Depends on how big the cage is,of course,I always kept
>> Gouldians and Societies together,because the Societies would
>> take care of the babies when the Gouldians would not.They
>> usually fantastic foster parents.
> I have two female gouldians that are mean. One is the mother
> the other is the daughter. They are each in four foot cages
> with a partner. The mother plucks her partners feathers out
> of his head. The daughter bit off her brothers toe. None of
> my other gouldians are like this. You can go to this sight
> and look at species showcase at the top. It will show you
> what birds are compatible with others. Normally gouldians
> should be ok with sociaties. The gouldians will be the boss.
> Make sure you have plenty of different feeders and water so
> the societies do get to eat and drink.
> Good Luck,
Thanks everyone. I will definitely check out that website Lyn.
The flight cage is quite large. 4'x3'5'. Now if I do need to
foster the gouldian chicks, will the societies do it on their own
or will I need to nestbox them separately with the chicks?