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Can a cockatiel and cockatoo live together in the same cage?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 5 months and 17 days old

Can i put my female cockatiel in with a female cockatoo

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 18th, 2018

Due to the large size difference between both birds I would not recommend attempting to house them together in a cage or small aviary as your larger bird could easily pick on or kill your smaller bird.

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