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I had my gcc for 2 yrs. when I got my baby male caique. All the caique wanted was to be buddies with the conure. He would so gently and gingerly reach out and try to preen the conure who wanted nothing to do with him. I felt so bad for the caique. Over about 3 yrs., they now tolerate each other now and will snuggle against one another and preen each other. I take them around the house with me, and if I put them down on a table or counter, I will usually turn around to find them grooming each other. I think this is a good thing as it is a natural bird behavior. When I first saw them preening each other, I lavished them with praise and it seemed to work! I also feel so much better when I go to work, as I do think they get some comfort from being near each other (cages are against each other). I used to bring them to a friend's when I went out of town and she said that they were inseparable when I was gone. Lastly, the caique is so funny as he will copy the conure and do what he does. If the conure willingly goes in his cage, I know the caique will. He follows him everywhere and calls to him when they are separated. Still, I know that the conure would like nothing more than for the caique to leave for good and for it to be just the two of us again. There is hope, but it may take years.
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