getting acquainted

[sweetpeaches]

well, i've had bailey for about 2 mos. now. and other than peaches (1 year) and bailey (6 months) seeing each other from across the room they have not been "really introduced". i've read that both caiques and lovebirds can be aggressive and territorial, i've also read of some fid owners who have caiques and lovebirds that get along. today for the first time i put their cages next to each other. neither bird is really overly excited or lashing out but rather just observing each other through the bars. is this the way i should initiate their introduction? (now they're both eating out of their food dishes...)....
how long should i do this until i try to have them out together at the same time. and how do i first do that? i doing this now because i'm on christmas break from work the next 10 days and will be with them everyday, most of the day. if they do decide they don't want to be friends i'm okay with that too, i just want to give them the opportunity...any info or experiences would be much appreciated! happy holidays
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[huntress]

I would be highly cautious simply because of the difference in Beak size. The Caique decides he/she doesnt care for the closeness of the lovebird once they are out he can remove a foot, wing or even the entire beak of your lovie in an instant. I Think beak size is really important when having to birds share a perch. Its not just my opinion but The opinions of experts Ive read. Ive seen nasty pics of bird with the entire upper mandible removed by a larger beak encounter.

[sweetpeaches]

dually noted. thanks.