| Author | Message | ||
     Buellinachinashop |
Guys/Gals, We're looking to rescue an African Gray Parrot. Anybody know of a place/site we can visit to find more info. We're in the Milwaukee area. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Sorry, but you asked for this. | ||
| Rambuell |
Sorry buell... but that video reminds me of dealing with the local barley service mgr regarding my buell. Wish you luck! | ||
| F_skinner |
Sorry, that was not what he asked for. I do not know of any place in your local area but here is a good web site (forum) and they maybe able to point you in the right direction. http://vdnent.proboards.com/index.cgi Good luck. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
China, I can tell you about anything you want to know about Grays. We had one for over 15 years. They can live upwards of 50 years. Folks actually put them in their wills. They are a LIFETIME commitment. They are like having a kid. If this is a rescue Gray, why are they getting rid of it? Is it a "bronco"? If so you are in for a rough ride (sic.). A Gray that has been abused or is a bronc can be VERY difficult to rehab. I wouldn't recommend it for a new bird owner. On the other hand, Grays are DaBomb! They can have better vocabularies than some folks you might know. They are very entertaining and neat to have around. They are the best mimics of all birds. Sometimes its like having a digital recorder in the room. You have to be VERY careful what you say around a Gray, if they like the sound of something, they can imitate it PERFECTLY after only hearing it once. The first time it occurs is quite an eye opener. I'm talking about everything from ringing phones, door bells, squeaks, microwave ovens, garbage disposals, farts, coughs, sneezes, phone conversations, you name it they can mimic it PERFECTLY. Damn, now I miss our Oscar... Brad | ||
| Ourdee |
Grays are as smart as most 5 year old humans. Amazing birds. Don't put its cage in a position that lets the gray be above you or it will think it's the boss. Most important thing to ask yourself is," Do I want to be responsible for a 5 year old for the rest of my life"? | ||
| Birdy |
I have three birds right now and want a Gray but the Parrotlet I have is a handful always into trouble or chasing the Tiels around. And if he's bad a Gray is a whole nother ball game. See a Parrotlet is only 4 1/4" tall and about 28 grams! Smallest true parrots. A Gray is about a foot tall and can hit the scales at over 550 grams and they are smarter than most any H-D board member. not saying much I know} 50 years? Try 75+ with good care most of the older birds were wild caught a hatch by a breeder (that knows what they are doing) will a lot longer and be healthier to. That little Parrotlet of mine can live 20-30 I was told by my vet. OH if you think Motorcycles cost money to keep running wait until you get a bird? Vet bills START at $250.00 and go up! Cages can top a grand for a Gray and he could go through $50.00 worth of toys in a month! Best join a rescue group and learn a bit before you jump into this. And some Gray look computers...ask my friend her Gray, Kismit pull all the keys off a new laptop and killed it dead...$2400.00 down to tubes took him less than 5 mins too. | ||
| Bads1 |
My Brother has a African. His name is Groucho. Hes had him 30yrs or more. Some can be a very nervous and seem to pluck their feathers out. My Brother's though is just mean to everyone but him. Damn thing can talk up a storm though. My Brother once said years ago and I remember. If he was to do it again he would of done a Amazon. He thinks they are easier and most can talk very well also. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Thanks for the help guys. My girlfriend and I were out hopping around today shopping and wandered into a pet store by us. We fell in love with a really really friendly Congo, but we can't afford 1600.00 for a bird right now. We both have had experience with Grey's. I had one name Picasso and she had one in her family named Reggie. We found a rescue in Hubertus, Wi, about an hour north of East Troy, we're going to look into it after the Holidays. | ||
| Bevmiller |
I work at a vet's office and we just lost our African Grey about 2 1/2 months ago. She would Meow like a cat when she saw a cat carrier, bark like a dog, say hello, and wolf wissle at women. She was really fun to "work" with. Never a dull moment, clients loved her!! | ||
| Vampress |
This is something I marvel at every time I see it. Very cool. | ||
| Jb2 |
Buellinachinashop, Hey we're bird people. Try these sites. www.birdchannel.com Home of Bird Talk magazine and has a huge resource center for all things parrots. www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww1.htm Similar to Bird Talk. Great resource. Search adoptions on both sites. Many are specific to African Greys. Adopting a mature bird requires a lot of patience and love. Trust from a bird is not given, it's earned. Some birds come right around, others require a lot more work. Don't get angry if you get bit and you will. Learn to read their body language. No teflon cooking pans, air fresheners(especially Febreeze) or scented candles. Big cage, plenty of toys. You'll agree that once you've gained the trust and love of a bird there's nothing like it. Best of luck! JB2  This is Macky our Hans Macaw. Note he is smiling. Birds have a whole array of facial expressions and body language. | ||
| Birdy |
And here I thought I was the only Bird Owner on Badweb. | ||
| 86129squids |
Have you heard? | ||
| Hex |
Bird is the word? | ||
| Doughnut |
Congo or Timnah? (edit, sorry, just saw Congo. I miss my Rhapsody. She was a hand full and had some issues but boy did I love that bird.) (Message edited by Doughnut on November 16, 2009) | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Congo for us. We're looking at one now who's 11, Emma. She can be "agressive" when she sees fear. | ||
| 86129squids |
Used to have a pair of female hand-raised cockatiels. Great company, would eat ANYTHING I was eating at the dinner table, not nearly as noisy or mean as males. Birds: Furniture when they're in the cage, good for a long weekend away with proper food/water. Great pets out of the cage, lots of fun. They fit a tight budget too, just as long as they stay healthy. +1 on the parrotlets- I never wanted anything bigger than a cockatiel, just to ensure none of my fingers could be amputated or my eardrums shattered by a big bird's screech. Went to a bird show once, marveled at all the people with birds on their shoulders- when those birds let out a big screech, MY ears hurt- guess those folks are just deaf now. What's the word??? | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Bird. |
