RobertsKitty

Thanks for your help. I cannot seem to find any breeders in my area. All I can find is the lone bird here or there that the owner no longer wants. I think I have decided on a cage that is 4 feet wide. Is that good or should I try and find larger?<br><br>Post edited by: RobertsKitty, at: 2007/08/02 06:16

This is probably a silly question but why are Cangos more expensive than Timneh?

I will consider it loviechick

Wonderful! Thank you all so much for the information. I fell confident that as long as I am going to be home as much as I am planning on that I could make a good home for a Grey. I will make sure and do as much research as possible over the year or so that way I am sure I know what I'm getting myself into. I will also look around for a breeder. With any luck I will go up and visit a breeder in a month or so just so I can start getting used to being around these birds and perhaps get some advice from an expert. Thanks again for all your help! I will try and hang out around this forum and keep you all posted on progress.

Thanks so much for all the info. I could defiantly have the bird out for at least an hour. I would assume I could have it out for at least two or three. That shouldn't be a problem. I understand what you are saying about the cages and I will consider that as well when it comes time to buy a cage. What are some of the best toys for grays? I know they like puzzle type toys and the like but what are some of the best toys for them? Do they enjoy ripping or tearing up toys like paper and dried grass balls? Also how do Greys do with cats, dogs, and other small critters?

One more question along with the ones in my second post. Are Greys known for being 'one person' birds or with proper socializing can they be friendly with everyone. What kind of socializing is needed to get them to be relatively friendly with everyone? I am also planning on, if I do get a Grey, clicker training it. I have a fair amount of background knowledge of clicker training and it works amazingly with most animals. Post edited by: RobertsKitty, at: 2007/08/01 20:11<br><br>Post edited by: RobertsKitty, at: 2007/08/01 20:12

Thanks so much. As for time spent out of the house. It will vary from day to day. I will not get the bird till after I am married so my husband can have the bird out if I'm not around. It will probably work out that I will be out of the house from 3-5 hours 3 days of the week and 2-4 hours two days for school. Since I have recently quit my current job I am unsure how things will work out regarding work. When I am home I am more than happy to let the Grey out for supervised wandering about, training, and just generally being with the family. Also, a few more questions. What is the best way to find a breeder in my area? What type of Grey should I get and is it necessary to worry about if I get a male or female or is it not important if I don't plan to breed or have a second bird? Is one gender better than the other or one type better? I know birds all have different personalities like people but is there any one gender or type that is as a general rule better than the other.<br><br>Post edited by: RobertsKitty, at: 2007/08/01 19:47

Hi. I have been doing some research lately to determine what kind of bird I would like to get. It will be quite awhile before I am actually able to get a bird as I am going to wait till I am out of the house. This however gives me the opportunity to save a large sum of money to spend on my future bird. After all of my searching around I have determined that while other birds are nice I would love to have a Grey. I want a bird who I can train alot as I am going into the animal training profession after college. Just watch the videos online and looking at pictures its impossible to miss the intelligence staring back at me from these beautiful birds. My biggest concern is that I may not have enough time for my Grey. I will, as I have said, be in college and then working. I am prepared to spend over $1,000 on a giant cage, toys, and so on but I am still concerned my bird might develop health problems. As I am also getting married fairly soon I also worry about my bird for when I start having kids. It will be several years after college before I do have children but I don't know how the bird will react to the baby and again I worry about giving it enough attention. I am really looking for opinions on if, with enough toys and such, would the Grey be alright. Would buying two birds as opposed to one help this? Also as for a cage, I have picked out several that I really like but I was wondering if they are good models for a Grey. Here are the pictures and info. If anyone could tell me if they think the cage would be good for Greys that would be extremely helpful. The first one is: This cage is 48 inch tall, 48 inches wide and 36 inches deep. The cage comes with the toys and such listed in the picture plus I'd add several puzzle toys. The other cage is: It is 60 inches tall, 60 inches wide, and 36 inches deep. I would probably remove one of the two swings and add some good puzzle toys and a few other toys like that. Thanks so much for your time and I look forward to your replies.