two different conures

Question
how do I socialize my greencheek conure to my new sun conure....I also have a lovebird that the greencheek tends to run from...I take them out a seperate times and spend the same amount of time with them...but I would like to have them get along

thanks

Answer
Hi. Thanks for your question. First of all, it is good that you are aware of the fact that your birds may not "get along" and display aggressive/fearful behavior toward one another. in general, two birds, regardless of species or gender, have the potential to be aggressive toward one another.  usually, birds who have not been raised together can get quite territorial.  Additionally, females can become especially territorial when they come in to sexual maturity and are preparing to lay eggs (females can lay eggs regardless of whether or not there is a male present).  Also, I have seen one bird attack another bird if it is sick (this is an instinct from when birds were wild and try to kill off the sick ones in the flock)I'm not saying that any of these are the case however it is important to be aware of how many different situations can lead to aggression in birds.  
If you have tried playing with them together and they seem to not be getting along, it is better safe than sorry and you should keep them separate. You can keep them in separate cages next to each other to at least allow them to see/hear one another and keep each other "company" when you aren't at home. I would discourage attempting to put them together at all if you are seeing aggression/fearfulness. Birds can get aggressive and kill one another.  Again, I suggest you just put their cages together so that they can get "used" to one another but not run the risk of a bird being injured, killed, or become stressed/scared. Good luck and let me know how it goes! alicia