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African Grey Parrots

Emagyn2Emagyn2
edited May 2011 in General Discussion
Does anyone currently own one, or has anyone previously owned one?<br>I have the opportunity to get one, but I wanted to hear what other people thought of them before I moved forward.<br>I'm experienced with birds.. I had a Cockatoo up until two years ago. I grew up with him but he passed away from liver problems. Right now I have a Parakeet.<br><br>So yeah.. just wanted to know what you thought about African Grey's. (:<br>If you could also rate them on a scale of 1-10 :D
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  • Rock_N_Roll_Queen90Rock_N_Roll_Queen90
    67.150.54.96
    I've never owned one, but I knew somebody that did. She said that they are extrememly smart (I've heard they're the smartest parrot breed), very friendly, and easy to care for.
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  • Emagyn2Emagyn2
    108.38.198.239
    Rock_N_Roll_Queen90 wrote:
    I've never owned one, but I knew somebody that did. She said that they are extrememly smart (I've heard they're the smartest parrot breed), very friendly, and easy to care for.
    <br><br>Yeah, the one i'd be getting has learned to mimic TONS of different sounds. She is so incredible! Very friendly and curious.
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  • Rock_N_Roll_Queen90Rock_N_Roll_Queen90
    67.150.54.96
    Aw thats awesome! I've always wanted one, but mom won't allow it because "feathers will be every where!" *rolls eyes*
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  • MileysmybabyMileysmybaby
    72.2.165.201
    I have never had one but I have heard them to be good pets (:<br>It seems cockatoos die at a strangely young age ); My sister had one that died and we have no clue why.
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  • Emagyn2Emagyn2
    108.38.198.239
    Mysterous Love wrote:
    I have never had one but I have heard them to be good pets (:<br>It seems cockatoos die at a strangely young age ); My sister had one that died and we have no clue why.
    <br><br>Mine was 13. His passing was very sad. :(
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  • TriannaTrianna
    67.247.139.162
    My mothers boyfriend has one, it doesn't officially have a name but it seems to like being called Birdie. They can be good pets, and are extremely intelligent, but you you have to ask yourself a few questions first. Are you ready to take care of an exotic bird for the next 70 years? Can you give it enough attention and entertainment so that it doesn't start to become destructive, i.e. pulling out it's feathers, or destroying it's enclosure furnishings? Do you have the space for a cage large enough for it to be comfortable? Does your vet have the experiance/training to handle an exotic bird's healthcare? If not can you find an affordable exotic vet? Are you prepared to be nipped by something that could take off a finger? lol. They also do tend to be messy, between feathers all over and throwing their food/water all over. Also, in my experience, they tend to like some people and not others, and can be a bit vindictive toward people they aren't fond of.
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