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Expert: Christopher Emory - 4/9/2011


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Hi Chris,
I have a mixed aviary of Cockatiels, Red Rumps, budgies and Japanese quail. All seems well, they all seem content and are all laying. I'm thinking of introducing a pair of Rosa Bourkes to the aviary. I've heard two complete opposite opinions. One; should be no problem atall. Two; Rosa are not suitable to be mixed with Budgies or cockatiels. Please give me your opinion to decide issue. I want the Rosa Bourkes even if I have to house them separate in a cage.

Karl

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Karl,

5 different people will give you 5 different opinions. I have personally had no problems with a mixed aviary, some have. You will just have to try it and see if it works out. I would have a backup plan/ aviary or cage before doing it, just incase!

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Christopher Emory

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I am comfortable in answering all questions related to birds and the housing of them. I am not qualified or trained in diagnosis of sick or injured animals. Some illnesses require a workup by a vet's office in order to properly identify the illness or injury.

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I have been successfully raising and caring for Finches, Parakeets and Cockatiels for over 15 years. While I have no formal training or education, I have spent countless hours researching and caring for birds of different species.

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