RdnkParamedic21

I'm 21 too..I think we have the most common age so far:P

Ha thanks, I looked a long time to find that.

danmcq, I live in marshall minnesota. I would have a good hour or so in the morning and 3+ hours at night, most nights, when I am working to give him/her attention. Beccy brings up another question i had, do you think if I am in and out some days more than others would that possible make my grey more adaptable to new situations? Thus not become so locked into one routine and making new things emotionally harder on them?

Thanks for the greeting! So back to my problem, if someone lives somewhere near me that could point me towards a breeder would be awesome. I can't seem to find any breeders within a reasonable distance from SW MN (150 miles or so) I want to find a breeder that I can go visit their birds at least a couple times before I pick one and I do not want to have one shipped because that just doesnt sound good to me. Like I was saying, I have owned probably 10 birds and grew up with them so I do know the comittment involved. I also have been reading everything I can about greys for the last 6 months and am giving myself another year till after school to keep reading and to visit some firsthand before I get one..I want to make sure my new bird will benefit greatly from living with me. Which brings up a point that I am quite worried about, I work as a paramedic so I work often long, irregular hours throughout the week. I usually end up working 5 days on then get 3 off or so and the 5 on does not mean I am not home for 5 days either but I may be in and out a bit. I do have a roommate that is home everyday by 3pm that could let my bird out to excercise until I get home, I am just wondering if that will mean too much cage time for a bird that is incredibly smart and possibly lead to destructive behavior... So a little help with this would be greatly appriciated and any other pearls of wisdom you could share about living with these incredible birds.

Hello everyone, the names Josh since I have a long username, I am new to this forum and to owning parrots in general. I have owned multiple parakeets, lovebirds, and cockatiels since I was about 4 (all of 21 now) and I have always wanted a grey and I think after school is done (next June) that I will have the time and the financial means to take care of a bird like this. I have been following this forum for a few months now...Ok sorry to cut this short I have to go on an ambulance call my big question is does anyone know of a couple good breeders in minnesota?? Thanks back in a bit!