Well, I'm new to the forum and to African Greys. I have always wanted one but never had the opportunity until now. As fate would have it a friend of my DH has a 4 year old grey that they want to rehome because the wife, the only one it likes, does not have the time to spend with it that it needs and they allready have a macaw and numerous other animals that require attention. So, they have offered it to us knowing that I am an animal lover and a stay-home mom. My day is busy, but I will have time to spend with it.
I have not yet said yes though. I do have 4 children and am worried about the biting.
S/he started biting when people started showing fear... especially her husband. Now it's going on 4 years, it hasn't been properly socialized. What are the odds that it will learn to accept me and my family as dominant leaders and submit to us and stop this biting habit??? Is it too late? Or is it young enough that hard work and patience will likely win out in the end???
Please, I need advice from people who know!!!!
I must give her an answer in the next few days.
Thank you!
Angie