Cockateils and IRN

portbarrell · Post by **portbarrell** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:39 am

Hi I am currently in the process of building another aviary. At the moment I have Budgies,quail ,Zebra finches and cockatiels in one aviary and i was looking at Purchasing a couple of pairs of IRNs. Is it safe to have cockatiels and IRN in one avary 4m long by 3 m wide by 2 m high., or should i have IRNs strictly on their own. If they are to be left alone would an avaiary 3mx2mx2m be ample for two pairs. Thanks

nil · Post by **nil** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:27 am

hi
no, irns must be alone in the aviary and only one pair per aviary.
can you make 2 aviaries 3*2*1 m or 1,5*2*2m?
i Have irns in cages, a pair per cage 1*0,6*1,8 m.
It would be better in a larger cage but i havent more space for that.

portbarrell · Post by **portbarrell** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:10 am

Thanks I too am limited for space however i may be able to convert the larger aviary into 2 or perhaps just have one pair in the new aviary. This would be the easiest option. Once again thanks for your advice.

nil · Post by **nil** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:28 pm

It is possible to have 2 or more pairs irns in the same aviary, but it must be enough large and i think yours isnt.
If you want, you can try to put 2 pairs in the same aviary with two nests ( far the one to other), but you have pay attention for fights or injuries, especially between females and at the breeding season.
A pair per aviary is sure better and safier,anyhow.
Dont mix irns with other species.