were can i get a African grey?
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From your previous question you only want an African Grey for its amazing talking ability...
Keep in mind that if you haven't had experience with birds before, this bird WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE AND CONTROL YOU.
You need to be there 24/7 for him. Their cages should be open all day, or most of the day so they can go out and play whenever they want to. It would be EXTREMELY HARD to introduce a new pet or family member to an african grey-they will not be accepting at first. Heck, a new pair of glasses or a new hat may upset the bird.
And finally, it's EXTREMELY GREEDY that you only want a bird for its talking ability.
-...A parakeet to an AG is a huge step, dude.
Check out a shelter first, there are so many birds that need homes. Please make sure you really want one because they require a lot of work and patience
Simply do a search for a breeder in your local area. Find one that can answer all of your questions about the breed and appears to be reputable. Get references from previous buyers and from their avian vet to be sure the birds are well taken care of.
Getting a parrot from a pet store is not advised. These are often ill, although it is difficult to tell just by looking at them. Birds are at high risk for disease transmission when they are exposed to other birds, excess stress and other animals. Pet store birds are passed around many times and are exposed to all sorts of other birds and pets.
These can cost a good bit of money, so be sure to put your money in good stock. You don't want to spend a lot of money on a bird that ends up getting sick later on.
You can also try calling your local avian vet to see if they recommend any african gray breeders in y our area!
i would recommend you check on the internet , or your yellow pages ,or any newspaper ads that sell birds i am sure youll find one, good luck on finding one
try to get one from a quality breeder dont just buy one at your local pet store because you will know nothing about its background and a breeder will be more then willing to give you advice and help if needed along with the birds history. ask your local vet who does exotic birds for the name of a good breeder.
Well you can look up breeders on the Internet, you can get one thru pet smart and pet co. They are very expensive birds, you have to have other people ready to take care of them in an emergency because they live for a long time. They are very loving and very smart birds. I would recommend one only if you are serious and will have the time of day to love and pay attention to it.
If you only want a grey for its talking ability that's not fair to the bird and it sets you up for dissapointment. Grye's are very complex and ARE NOT like budgies. They need at least 2-4 hours a day. They don't need attention 24/7 like a cockatoo but they are still sensitive and require a couple hours a day. But a breeder is really your best bet especially if it is your first african grey. They can be veyr bad pets in the wrong hands. if you ever consider getting one please please do your research on their needs first.
Getting more knowledge on birds, particularly AG is fantastic. No one should ever consider buying one until they research everything they need to know about these guys. As intelligent as they are, they're highly needy birds %26 can have some shocking behaviours for those who don't do there research on them.
Now you will have to excuse us all for thinking you're getting one when you're talking about birds with excellent talking %26 understanding ability %26 asking where you can buy them from, afterall, if no one wanted one, they wouldn't ask where to get one from.
Owning parakeets all your life has nothing to do with having an AG. Besides the size of them they're ENTIRELY different %26 owning budgies doesn't make anyonw experienced in larger birds at all.
If you're serious about this (%26 don't jump down my throat) do research, as much as you can %26 ask locally where they are, pet shop, breeders etc..Have a look at them, continue to go back to visit them %26 check them out.
RESEARCH FIRST if you are intending on getting one.
And don't have a go at anyone else for their replies, we all know what it takes to own more than just budgies %26 they all had every right to answer the way they did. You took it apon yourself to take offence at al this instead of sitting back %26 reading it all. That isn't neccessary, especially when you have given this forum the indication that you want a talking parrot. You don't have to listen to anyone here, but ya don't have to be rude either.
my brother has an african grey for a few months now and they realy love each other. but my brother also raised him since he was a baby. and that is why they love each other so much. and getting a bird from a pet store is not a bad thing !!
i have gotten 4 birds from the pet store and they are all very healthy and have not spred any kind of desise onto any of my other birds. any hoo an african grey, i think not to sure takes up to a year to realy learn how to talk. but if you want to get a parrot you need to spend a few (2 to 4) hours with it every day, but it is worth it because they become your little shadow and they love you sooo much. you could get one from a breeder though or even a pet store but make sure he is tame or you could rescue one those birds need the most help they can get. good luck and i think that if you get one you will be a great owner. because your asking questions and want to learn more about the animal. ;) but make sure you have the time or your life will be very hectic.!
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