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Expert: Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott - 10/26/2009


Question
Can I put two young female Rosellas (One is Golden Manteled and the other one is Scarlet Chested) together in the same cage??

Answer
The enclosure would have to be large enough for both of them to fully extend their wings at the same time without touching each other or any side of the cage

Otherwise you'll face territorial problems that can cause some serious fighting and injuries, stress reactions that can be related to health problems and overall behavioral issues

Plus, two birds caged together will not remain bonded to their human - you'll be less likely to have friendly birds if they're housed together.

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Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

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Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides. Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care. No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication. Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.

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Certified Avian Specialist. For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.

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4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more

Publications
Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.

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Doctorate, Ordained Minister

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