Parakeets and Conures are different species of parrots, but does that mean they can get along peacefully?
This blog post will tell you all you need to know about housing a Parakeet and a Conures together and the types of parrots that are great companions for these popular pets.
Do Parakeets and Conures get along?
Yes, they can get along, but I advise you not to house them together. Parakeets are social, playful, and small, while Conures are big, territorial birds that can be aggressive.
If you must put them together for any reason, ensure you supervise them.
Can you house Parakeets and Conures together?
No. You should, under no circumstance, put both birds in a cage. Parakeets are very social and will tease the larger but timid Conures.
Constant teasing will inevitably lead to aggression from the Conures. If this happens, the Conures can harm or kill the Parakeet.
Parakeets also hoard food or stop other birds in the cage from accessing the food.
This behavior from Parakeets can lead to aggression from the Conures.
Conures are very territorial and can be aggressive and loud when defending their cage.
The territorial nature of the Conures can make them attack other birds in the cage if they feel they are in their space.
Their appetite is also not compatible. Parakeets have a normal desire for food, while Conures are voracious eaters.
Personality Difference between the Parakeets and Conures
A Conure can intimidate a Parakeet and deny it access to its food. When this happens, the Parakeet will only eat when the Conures is distracted or asleep.
As social birds, Parakeets and Conures may enjoy the company of each other, but you should not house them in the same cage.
The larger Conure can get easily stressed by the playfulness of the smaller Parakeet and attack it with its powerful beak.
The Parakeet and Conure have different temperaments that rarely blend.
| Parakeet Temperament | Conure Temperament |
| Intelligent and easy to train | Very intelligent but hard to train |
| Playful and mischievous | Affectionate but very territorial |
| Chirps and screams when upset. | Prone to aggression when stressed or upset |
| Loves to stay close to other birds. | They need their own space. |
How to introduce a Parakeet to a Conure
While it is not advisable to house a Parakeet and Conure in a cage, you can have them together in the same room while you supervise.
If you have both birds and want to introduce them to one another, I advise you do it slowly.
In the beginning, both birds may be defensive and puff up, spread their wings, and hiss at each other.
If this happens, you should separate them immediately. Once there is calm, you can re-introduce both birds again.
If they still exhibit aggressive behavior, you should separate them again and re-introduce them later.
Once the birds stop being aggressive, you can put them in a room and observe.
Birds that can live with a Parakeet
Parakeets can be small, but are notorious for being a nuisance to other birds.
Sometimes, they won’t stop until they stress out other birds, who can lash at them.
If you want to keep your Parakeet with other parrots, the other parrot should be mild and patient.
The following are some birds you can house with your Parakeet:
- Other Parakeets
- Lorikeets
- Dove
- Bourke’s Parakeets
- Cockatiels
- Zebra finches
Birds you can accommodate with a Conure.
Conures don’t like to live alone and tend to live in large flocks in the wild. Being social birds doesn’t mean they should have any bird as a companion.
You need to be sure the Conure and its cage mate are safe together and enjoy each other’s company.
There are certain things to look for in a companion for your Conure.
Size of the Companion Bird
The first thing to note is that they must be of the same size or close to the same size.
Larger birds can be aggressive towards smaller birds and attack them.
Available Space for the Birds
The amount of space in a cage will also dictate how well the birds will get along.
It is always best for each bird to have its own space in the cage.
If your aviary is sizable enough, a Conure and other birds can live peacefully without having to crowd each other.
The following are the birds you can house with your Conure:
- Other Conures
- Finches – Finches can live with a Conure if the aviary is large. I suggest supervision when you introduce them, and do that slowly.
- Cockatiels – A Cockatiel and Conure can live together under close supervision, but I’ll advise you to put them in separate cages.
How to help your Conure bond with other birds
While it is not always easy to get birds to get along, there are specific steps you can take to ensure your Conure bond with other birds without being aggressive.
– Put their cages close by and have them see each other.
Seeing each other will help your Conure and the bird to get to know each other.
Once the initial aggression ceases, you can open their cages and let them out to play with each other.
If they resume aggression, separate them and re-introduce them later.
Conclusion
Your Parakeet and Conure can get along under supervision.
The Parakeet is playful and mischievous, while Conure gets stressed easily and lashes out.
I advise you to house them in separate cages, but if you have to let them out to play together, it is best to introduce them slowly and not rush the process, as both birds have unique personalities.
