Hello,

I am looking for a companion bird for my TAG Ali, he has never really socialised with another bird, only fleeting visits at his vets. He has never really shown much desire in wanting a friend and has been a happy little chappy with me, however, as he is getting older I can't help but notice he is getting a little more needy and I beleive a friend would be really good for him.

I have looked into getting him a Timneh, as I would really prefer a Timneh, however I may have stumbled across a CAG in need of a loving forever home. They are both similar age, background and neither are hand reared, however, Ali is my number 1 priority at the moment and I need to know if TAG's and CAG's in general get along together.

Do CAG's and TAG's get on, or is it best to have a TAG with a TAG and a CAG with a CAG? Your advice would be very much appreciated. Also if you have any advice on mixing (if they do get along) it would also be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Kayleigh

 Hi there!

Can only speak from my experience, but my TAG doesn't really tolerate my CAGS at all   She does on occassion sit with one of my CAGS on top of her cage, but he is the only one she will bother with.  Saying that she doesn't seem to like other TAGS that much either, the couple I've had through.  I would say it's the same as anything, same species bird is always best, but even so there is never going to be any guarantee's.  

Would you be happy with seperate time outs if need be?  If you dont mind that they might not be out at the same time then cant see it being a problem.  Even if birds dont socialise together, I still think having another bird round is good for them.

Do you have much information about this bird you are thinking of taking on?

Hi there,

We have a few congo's and  timneh's here and i find they get on ok , they do tend to

pick their own buddies though, as you can see in the picture below Winty (tag) chose Whooper (cag)

about 5 years ago, they are now joined at the hip, where one goes the other follows. They share a cage

and eat out of the same food bowls they even regurgitate for each other....

Adie

He Sure is Helen, Gives kisses through the bars of his cage now and loves his tickles lol

Adie

Thanks for all the replys, Adie that picture is great they both look lovley

Posted By Mandy on 14 Feb 2010 09:59 AM

Do you have much information about this bird you are thinking of taking on?

 

Yes he is believed to be male but not dna tested, 12 years old and is semi tame - so very similar to my TAG Alucard.
I definitely want to get him a friend I think he would really benefit from the company

NEWMARKET.....SUFFOLK.....???? HOW DID I MISS YOU THEN???????

My area and wanting a bird? If you were to safe house then you could meet lots of different birds!!!

Hi, I adopted a 5 year old C.A.G & a year later a 15+ (T.A.G). Nellie T.AG. hated me at first but with work we have socialised her she is a cuddle bug now.( many bites, tears & sleepless nights later)! When Cheeko came to us he was unsocialised & very nervous. He shared a room with Nellie, watched her interact & play with me. We moved the cages closer over a period of months & the closer Nellie came the more Cheeko wanted in on the action. We took the plunge (supervised) & allowed them out together instead of 1 at a time. I was amazed to see them run at each other & kiss, preen, cuddle & basically adore each other. Now they each have a cage but will often be found in the same one, sharing toys, food e.c.t. Cheeko is far more tolerant of me now too. Nellie has really brought him out of himself. They can however have their moments, Nellie can boss him & he gets enough of her, pushes her away but never any violence. I can omly speak about the birds I knoe but these two are now inseperable. Nellie is calmer, perhaps because she is never alone, perhaps because Cheeko meets needs I cant.What ever you decide take it slow I think thats the key.