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I have one more question concerning where the cage should go in our household if anyone could advice me please. I understand that the grey should be kept in a room where it will have contact with people however - we considered putting the cage in the conservatory we have but it leads off our kitchen and someone told me that african greys can become unwell from the smell and chemicals released from cooking food. Is this true? If so I think I will not locate the cage too close to the kitchen. Again, thank you for everyones help and opinions.

I really appreciate everyones help who has commented. I think me and my partner have decided on gettting one African Grey. I have one more question. Should I use a little aloe vera oil is water when the grey has a bath?

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Thank you for all your quick replies. This will be my first parrot although my father and his wife had one so I have a little experience with African Greys. Concerning 'lovemygreys' - is having two african greys hard work? For example, is it hard giving them equal attention? I just thought if I got two that they would be much happier together. Although I think my partner is unsure about two so it will be most likely the case that we will get one unless you can persuade us other wise I will definately get a cage for the bird to live in within the spare room we have and will definately make it as safe as possible. Does anyone know of any particular plants african greys like that I could put in the room? Again thank you for everyones help! It is good to reasurance

I am contemplating about buying an African Grey Parrot and would like some advice. I have an entire spare room that I am willing to give to the parrot. It will be a constant large environment for the bird and I will obviously kit it out so it is bird friendly... BIRD PARADISE, lots of toys, space, perches etc. Me and my partner will be looking after it. The time we are there varies although we should be able to spend AT LEAST 2-3 hours everyday with the parrot - let him out and fly around the house for that amount of time when we get in from work and at weekends we would be able to spend more time with him. Would this be enough time for him to remain happy? Secondly, would two African Greys keep each other even more happier or is it hit and miss to whether they would get along? Would one parrot on his own be happy? What is the ideal age to buy an African Grey? Would you recommend buying a baby African Grey? If so, do they need more care than an older Arican Grey at first? If anybody could answer these questions for me, it would be a really big help! Thnak you