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Latest post on 21 August 2015 - 21:27

Hi All,

My hubby & I are considering getting an African Grey Parrot, does any one out there have one?

Looking for the pro's and con's from personal experience, plus would you get 2 together?

Thanks P x

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Latest post on 25 September 2015 - 22:28

Hi polly, Did you ever find a African grey? If so we're did you end up getting one from, I'm also looking. Thanks

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Latest post on 02 September 2015 - 22:25

Please don't support the 'wild' pet industry! I lived in Africa and saw these poor birds strung up on the side of the road for sale, it's heartbreaking. As a previous poster said if you feel the need to invest in a bird go to a rescue centre or try to adopt a pet that needs rehoming. These birds live a long, long time and take more time investment than most children (at least they grow and move on at some stage!!). Personally I don't understand the need people have for having wild creatures as domestic pets. There are enough domesticated animals out there looking for loving homes already. Go to a rescue centre and see what happens, you might be surprised!

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Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 12:47

Polly1 .. Everything Nomad said is spot on ! I also have an African Grey rescue and she's the center of my exsistance in DXB. My everyday routine revolves around her. Including the noise level and the mess! They are extremely intelligent, and preseptive birds. But, she is also a nervous and a biting bird. She has a gentle nature, but you never really know what's going on in her bird brain. And, I don't really know her history either. In terms of your purchase .. Please remember you need to get a bird with a CITES certificate. Otherwise, (like me) you will NOT be able to transport the bird via Air to your next destination OR board the bird at several of the more strick boarding facilities. Which is a REALLY big deal! It might not sound important now, but things change and people leave town or go on a vaction and it's an issue! You can send a P.M. to me I am glad to help or share some crazy bird stories if your interested. Take your time, and research the breeders out there. K. bye:

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Latest post on 22 August 2015 - 17:50

Hi Polly, As I mentioned please go and have a word with Nad Al Sheba. By buying from a pet shop ( torture chamber ) you will merely be making a space available for the next victim.....heartbreaking but a reality.If we all stopped buying from pet shops they would all go out of business. Sorry for the lecture, will put the soap box away now ! You need to spend loads of quality time teaching them firstly to trust you only then can you start bringing them out their cage, but that is way down the line. They need a big cage, are very messy, need a good varied diet, and are extremely noisy. I let ours out daily in the house, there are those who walk around everywhere with the bird on their shoulder but I think this is careless, they don't need that kind of exposure. I adopted my first from a family where the parent had passed , the bird had outlived their owner and the family just wanted to get rid of it. They didn't really care what happened to Ted he had to leave. He spent the next 30 years with our family. The second came to me after being the victim of a home invasion, she was terrorized and traumatized and despite our constant love and attention still bears the scars. Madam will only let my son handle her ( she actually tries to feed him ) never mind that I am the one who cares for her feeds her let's her out etc. and when she gets the chance she can give one heck of a bite. If you are determined to get one do loads of homework rather before than after the fact,can you take it with you when you leave DXB one day ? Larger parrots of all kinds are one of those pets that are for life.......your life , and possibly longer. All the best with your decision.

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Latest post on 22 August 2015 - 12:13

Thank you so much. I worry so much about the ones in the pet stores, I want to just take them home ... How big a cage should you realistically get? Do you let them out of the cage - are manageable outside of the cage. Do they need any kind of freedom?

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Latest post on 22 August 2015 - 00:47

I have had 2 greys in my lifetime.......60 odd years. Both were rescues. 1.The first thing to consider is can you care for the bird for the next 60+ years. They have a long life expectancy. 2. If as an expat you are going to be moving around the world it can be a problem with some countries ie in light of the avian flu issues, even if your bird in numbered and ringed. 3. When I say commit I mean commit, they need constant stimulation/attention and are extremely intelligent birds. If they aren't happy they can suffer from depression. 4. Personally I would not get 2 as one at a time is more than enough of a commitment. 5. Have a chat with the avian specialists at Nad Al Sheba, they are a mine of information when it comes to greys. Something I should have put at the top of my suggestions..... Make sure if you do go ahead, that the grey comes from a reputable source and not a backyard breeder or smuggler.

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