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cockatiel, dove and budgies

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Question
I have a cockatiel a ring neck dove and four budgies, they all seam to get along during out of cage time and I was wondering if they coiuld all live together in a alrge cage, there diet is almost the same as they all eat small katee pellets and seeds.

Answer
Hi,
I would advise against it, unless you have a large outdoor aviary. I have heard of cockatiels attacking budgies and of cockatiels being constantly bothered by budgies. In an aviary that's about 6-9 feet long and 6 feet high this might work because then every species could have some privacy if they wanted but in an indoor cage, even a large one, I would not try to co-house them.
But I would consider getting a mate for the cockatiel since they are, as all parrots, social birds.
I hope I was of some help
Jennifer