Can cockatiels and budgerigars live together in a cage?

Answer 1

Birds of one species, if kept in captivity, may sometimes develop mate-type relationships with birds of a different species. Some birds will mount other birds and some birds will mount or rub against their human caretakers or inanimate objects.

You don't have to worry about accidental hybrid babies. Cockatiels and budgerigars are not closely related enough for offspring to be produced. You might have to worry about what the budgie does to the cockatiel because budgies can be more pushy and aggressive, especially if the budgie perceives it as an attack.

But there is an egg and we only have one Cockatiel? What's up with that?

Answer 2

Cockatiles and budgies are fine together, but they need the space of an aviary, not just a small cage. Also, the cockatiels tend to be a little less likely to breed, as budgies will take over any nesting box there may be.

Answer 3

Some budgies will get along with other exotic birds, some won't. It depends on what bird is with the budgie. I've known some that get along with Cockatiels. As for wildfowl, I'm not sure budgies will get along with them.