Cockatiel and Eclectus?

[nimble]

I have a cockatiel, Nimbus, who's a little over 2 1/2 months old. I bought him from a breeder, and he lived with three other cockatiels at the time, and was exposed to lots of different kinds of parrots, but as far as I know they were always just in the same room (in or out of the cage) and whatnot.

My mother and step father are looking for a parrot and have been driving all over California to meet different breeds and individuals, and they may have found one that they'd like to take home. The one they found is about Nimbus's age, maybe a few weeks older, and a male eclectus.

I was wondering if the two of them could get along and hang out together (supervised) from time to time? They'd live in the same house, though in different rooms. My mother & step father purchased a super cool free standing perch that Nimbus has been playing on (it's pretty humongous) so I was wondering if (assuming they bring the other parrot home) they could play on it together?

Is there some way they should be introduced? What body language should I look for from both birds (positive and negative) and what should I expect to transpire?

Just to be clear, I'm not saying that I want them to be roommates or anything like that. Just maybe share the big perch or something so that he's not stuck in his cage while my parents are away (I'm going to an online high school, so I'm home all the time, and Nimbus is generally out of his cage all day playing on the playground on top of his cage, on my shoulder, exploring my bed, or playing in his wicker basket).

My poofhead seems like he'd be a friendly dude with other parrots, and from what I'm told the eclectus is a laid back guy, too.

The eclectus is apparently the smallest... version(?) of eclectus parrot.

Thanks for your help!!

[sidech]

Even the smallest Eclectus, not a lot smaller anyways (I suppose you mean the Grand Eclectus) can do severe harm to a much smaller cockatiel.

You have to be very careful and always carefully supervise. It's the only way to go. And ideally, give the Ekkie some time out alone, so he can fly as much as he wants. These guys need to fly a lot !

[Pajarita]

Ekkies hardly ever display before they attack and are not known for getting along with other birds - plus they can kill a smaller bird without batting an eyelash so, when it comes to having multiple birds, ekkies are not the best species. If your parents go ahead and get this bird, please, be very careful! I had a female SI that killed a lovebird just because she perched next to her -she stretched out her neck and killed her -just like that, no display, no vocalization, no nothing, cool as a cucumber. And that's the reason why I have all kinds of species in my birdroom but will not take in ekkies (well, that and the fact that I would have to prepare separate food for them and feed them in a cage which I don't like to do)

[Nir]

Thing is, no 2 species is known to get along with each other so there is always a danger. But that has not stopped anyone from this forum or other forums from getting a different bird and risking it. Closest is probably cockatiel and budgie. Howveveso what it really comes down to is yourself. So take the safety precautions necessary so everything goes well and you should be fine.

[nimble]

Okay, thanks! I will definitely be careful! They will probably not come close to each other at all, then. O.O

Is there any way that I should introduce him when/if the new boy comes into the house? The other cage is in the front living room area of the house while Nimbus's cage is in the back corner of the house, nestled down the hall in my room, but like I said Nimbus is out with me almost all day every day, and go almost everywhere in the house together, and it's pretty inevitable that they are going to see and hear each other quite a lot, and possibly even be out at the same time with their respective people.

[Pajarita]

Thing is, no 2 species is known to get along with each other so there is always a danger. But that has not stopped anyone from this forum or other forums from getting a different bird and risking it. Closest is probably cockatiel and budgie. Howveveso what it really comes down to is yourself. So take the safety precautions necessary so everything goes well and you should be fine.

I don't quite agree with this, Nir. In my personal experience, many species get along with another and some even look for their company. For example, in my personal experience, cockatoos get along with other cockatoos even if they are not the same species and they also get along with other species, even the smaller ones... and all conures get along with other conures and also with amazons (in an aviary situation, you will always see the conures hanging out with the zons on their own initiative). Lovies get along just fine with anybody because they don't really pay that much attention to anybody else, same as tiels and budgies. And grays do well with zons as well as with conures. But then you have the sennies and the ekkies which don't seem to like anybody else - jardines are like that too but they are mild-tempered and never pick a fight or take offense, if they don't like the other bird, they move to another spot.

[cml]

I agree with Pajarita, my two parrots are the best buddies in the world .
They are not the same species, but one amazon and one pionus.

I did go with a species that was of a similar size, and known to be able to interact with amazons though.

[featherluv5]

hmmm.. idk I agree & disagree. lol i'll explain. I have 4 conures, 1 nanday,2 jendays,1 dusky. & a F S.I. eckie. she is still getting used to our house so I do take her out sepretly. but, @ the avary she was around all other parrorts. some she did not do well with.mostly the ones she didn't like were the ones who wanted to "bug" her. however if she could perch alone, she didn't mind anyone else. so imo, every bird is different. & can never be predicted. I prefer to be on the safe side, though, so @ my home only certin birds can be out together @ the same time. Males are usually easier then F Eckies. where they are both young..mabey they will get along...

[Nir]

Thing is, no 2 species is known to get along with each other so there is always a danger. But that has not stopped anyone from this forum or other forums from getting a different bird and risking it. Closest is probably cockatiel and budgie. Howveveso what it really comes down to is yourself. So take the safety precautions necessary so everything goes well and you should be fine.

I don't quite agree with this, Nir. In my personal experience, many species get along with another and some even look for their company. For example, in my personal experience, cockatoos get along with other cockatoos even if they are not the same species and they also get along with other species, even the smaller ones... and all conures get along with other conures and also with amazons (in an aviary situation, you will always see the conures hanging out with the zons on their own initiative). Lovies get along just fine with anybody because they don't really pay that much attention to anybody else, same as tiels and budgies. And grays do well with zons as well as with conures. But then you have the sennies and the ekkies which don't seem to like anybody else - jardines are like that too but they are mild-tempered and never pick a fight or take offense, if they don't like the other bird, they move to another spot.

you know what i mean pajarita. that there is always a risk no matter which 2 species you have. so regardless of the species, whats important is for the person to just take the precautions necessary to keep there safety. I also think personally that there are many species that might get along but i am just saying it as a very general way for safety reasons. i myself have a budgie and a senegal out at the same time right now which isnt exactly safe free. but i am always aware where they are and how their mood is at all times.