Hi, I was wondering if anyone had experiences with mixing their budgies with neophema parrots, particularly Turquoise Parrots. I have a pair and expect some chicks soon, but before that, I want to know whether to organise a new aviary to place them in (as I don't wish to keep them with their parents), or if they would be suitable in my 3m x 3m aviary. Currently there are 13 budgies and 8 zebra finches (and don't fight between species thus far) - so there is LOTS of room. I think that, given the size and the apparent lack of aggression from my budgies that I have so far witnessed, it could be fine, but obviously I want to be very sure before I mix. Thanks, Mikayla

HI. I've had budgies in the same aviary with cockateils and Bourke's parakeets before, and have never had a problem. Providing you have plenty of space in your aviary, and you carefully monitor the introduction then I think it should be fine to mix your budgies with neophema parrots. Just keep a close watch on the birds over the first few days as any difficulties/aggression will be more likely to appear then. Good luck.