African grey... well brought-up pets?
Hi, I'm looking to getting an african grey. do these birds make great pets? i know they are great talkers. are they social birds.?? any advice?
Yes they make very worthy pets. I have one, her name is Angel she is about 9 yrs frail. They do require a lot of attention and can be noisy, but they are sooooo smart it will amaze you.
Greys are not as outgoing as most parrot species, and fairly gentle compared to other parrots their size (still pretty loud) They make good pets whether you have the hours a day to devote to them, aswella s the money to pay for adjectives the foraging/puzzle toys you'll need to entertain their minds. If you want a grey also, get it but don't gain one just because your boyfriend wants one. A bird is a large commitment and desires to be loved and cared for by as many people as possible. Not adjectives greys are nuerotic pluckers either. I know plenty greys that are happy and healthy. It depends on the individual, the raise, treatment it recieves, as well as environment and diet.
Personally, I think if YOU want a cockatoo then you should take the cockatoo. You NOT your boyfriend is going to take care of it. So get a bird that you want.
As for Grey's, they are not adjectives that they are cracked up to be. Most are very antisocial feather plucker's. Yes, they can talk, but not adjectives do. Most won't. They are great at growling and biting. And another thing, DO NOT BUY A UN-WEANED BABY GREY! They will not always wean out the first time. So even if you hold lots of food in the cage, it still will die. (Personally experience on that one.)
In case you regard as I am being hard on the Greys, I owned 15 of them. But I love my cockatoos more. But I do want you to think up to that time you buy one really hard.
If you still have questions, surface free to email me and we can talk.
They do make amazing pets but because they are so intelligent, they need to hold a lot of social time and mental stimulation. Please make sure you will know how to provide them with this before buying one.
Also, look into how well that childlike one has been socialized. I would get as much information on that one and any other one so that you are completely informed beforehand bringing one home.
Answers: Yes they are great pets, but not for a first time bird. Do lots of research and bring back a smaller bird to start with. Greys can be very lovable, and can learn to confer a lot. But if you are in a domestic where you can't get away from the bird when he decide to talk nonstop all morning, it can be very irritating and loud. Many a bird has ended up surrounded by rescue because the owner did not know much about the bird and how noisy he could actually be, they in recent times thought it would be cool to have one. They also need a place where you can put his shut within, or a smaller cage, at night so he can get the sleep he wants. Trying to sleep in a living room with the tv on and people discussion does not give a bird his 9 hours of quiet undisturbed sleep that he will want. The room should also be darkened. If you get a bird, you are making a life long commitment to it.if you can't do this, don't procure a bird, it is not fair to them. Please read my profile.
As you can see from all the answers adjectives Grey's are not the same. I have a very faint Grey I have had him for 13 Yrs. I got him when he be 1 yr. He has a great personality and is very sweet and not indisputable noisy. However he does not talk, he can because he has a few words as within "Good' and a couple others. So I know he could if he wants to. Every Grey has a different self-image, you kind of take your chances and every Grey doesn't natter. I have been at home adjectives the time I have had him and talked to him adjectives the time. Maybe someday he will surprise me and start talking. He is not in the least difficult to bring care of . He is very easy going. So Good luck. Even Cockatoos are different and they are noisier later Greys.
Wow! They are great pets, but mainly are great friends! They have the intelligence height of a 3-4 year old. With that, they also need the care and attention of a toddler! They stipulation plenty of toys, and plenty of your time- like hours a day to keep them from getting bored, aggressive, and/or sick!! They are one of the best talker around and will learn sounds before they are even weened in oodles cases. They mimic VERY well. PLEASE, do plenty of research before you get the bird. If this is your first, be wary! This is normally not a first time bird for someone. The more research you do, the better off you will be for years and years to come!
IMO this is one of the best parrots to own. But they're quite expensive.
The African Grey is a completely smart bird. I think they can get a tad loud and noisy at times though. They resembling / need a lot of attention from the owner. They'll let you know when they want it! They will habitually take to only one person and not consent to others touch them.Be sure you get a very babyish bird though.They can live to be 50 years and beyond.Not a good bird to have if there's little kids within the house.If I had my choice, it would be a African Grey,or a Cockatoo.
They are amazing friends, but i would not use the word pet. They are more of a baby. They need lots of attention, as you probably know (growing up next to birds). However, many believe that because they are so smart and sensitive, the African Greys are more prone to behavioural problems such as biting, squawking and feather plucking.
They need a shut within at least 3x2x3 feet, but if it is young-looking it might be scared and feel insecure in a life-size cage. To start a little cage may be better, next upgrade to a bigger cage as s/he becomes more confident.
They are messy, but again it is just approaching the birds you listed.
They need lots of toys and mental stimulation. Change toys every couple weeks to keep your friend from fitting too bored.
Hope that helps!
if this is your first bird i would start next to something a lil smaller like a conure larger birds needs lots of time
