giggity57

I've read that the bird should be accustomed to using their wings. If they fall, they should know to glide down instead of freefalling and potentially seriously injuring themselves. After a couple weeks of use, the first 5 primaries should be clipped, so they dont fly away. That is what I've heard from numerous experts. correct me if i am wrong.

Ok, here is the long and the short of it, lol. I am a 21 yr old college student. I am looking at getting my first bird ever, and I have been doing research for the past couple of months or so and have found that Greys are what I am looking for. They're gorgeous, EXTREMELY intelligent, bold, and medium sized. Originally, I was looking at the TAG because of their size and price. After going to the New Orleans bird show this past weekend, I fell in love with the CAG. They are prettier, slightly larger, and seem more proportionate. (but thats neither here nor there. I'm sure I'd be happy with either). I live in a fairly quiet house with 2 family members, both of whom are older. I am fixated on the idea of getting a parrot, specifically a CAG. I've learned a ton about both species and am sure that this is what I want. Now, here is where the questions are. Would a CAG be more fitting for that type of household? I learned that each bird is its on specific case, and that CAG's can be just as sociable as TAG's as long as you bring them up in a social environment. Is this true? Do they do well with being in new environments every once in a while to be introduced to new people? Am I biting off more than I can chew with a CAG or Greys in general? I just want to be 100% ready and sure when the time comes for me to actually purchase this new family member, because I realize the commitment involved with Greys.