Who to cage together
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- Perfect Partner
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Who to cage together
Ok so I intend to expand to a 3 pair cage at some point. The combos I was considering are: 2 zeeb pairs with one society pair, or 2 society pairs with one zeeb pair. Which one would be best? Does it matter? and also, should I just throw all 3 pairs in the cage right out of quarentine, or should I slowly introduce the 3 pairs to the new cage?
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An Australian shepherd
Many chickens
4 goats
A cat
And a bunny
An Australian shepherd
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4 goats
A cat
And a bunny
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Re: Who to cage together
sparrowsong98
Two society pairs with one zebra pair would be better, as zebras are far more likely to be aggressive. I introduced all my birds at the same time, but slowly introducing them can reduce stress. In this case, the society finches should be put in first; introducing the zebras first may lead to increased aggression as they will believe the cage is their territory and any new birds are intruders.
Two society pairs with one zebra pair would be better, as zebras are far more likely to be aggressive. I introduced all my birds at the same time, but slowly introducing them can reduce stress. In this case, the society finches should be put in first; introducing the zebras first may lead to increased aggression as they will believe the cage is their territory and any new birds are intruders.
- wilkifam
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Re: Who to cage together
I would not house Zebras and societies together. I would keep them in separate cages.
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Re: Who to cage together
Icearstorm Ok. I was kind of leaning towards that anyway. Do you know a breeder in like the west PA/East ohio area or one that has cheap shipping?
I currently own:
An Australian shepherd
Many chickens
4 goats
A cat
And a bunny
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4 goats
A cat
And a bunny
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Re: Who to cage together
sparrowsong98
I have no idea. If you wait for a bird show, you can get lots of birds for cheap, though.
I have no idea. If you wait for a bird show, you can get lots of birds for cheap, though.
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Re: Who to cage together
Icearstorm ok. I am just not interested in paying 22.50 for ONE pet store bird, so I decided to find a cheaper option.
I currently own:
An Australian shepherd
Many chickens
4 goats
A cat
And a bunny
An Australian shepherd
Many chickens
4 goats
A cat
And a bunny
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Re: Who to cage together
sparrowsong98
Bird show society finches are about $10; I even got a nice chocolate self male for $7. I imagine zebras go for a similar price.
Bird show society finches are about $10; I even got a nice chocolate self male for $7. I imagine zebras go for a similar price.
- Alley
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Re: Who to cage together
2 pairs of Zebra's in the same cage can cause issues specially if there is a nest. I hear that 3 pairs in an cage is ok as long as there is no nest and the cage is large enough.
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