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Thanks for sharing this with us, Zahra

Just wanted to share conversation between me and Allexpert/Dr. S.August Abott, because i was originally most interested in the greenwinged macaw. Question: I'm very interested in getting a (green-winged) Macaw, i already talked to a breeder closeby about buying one from her, but i live in an apartment and very concerned that my neighbors/husband will complain about the loud noise and will force me to give it away. I feel I'm in dilemma, between my commitment to this wonderful pet and the thought of losing it.. Macaws only house owners pets? ANSWER: You're right to be concerned. A macaw scream can be heard up to eight (8) miles away! Eeek! Most companion macaws don't feel the need to give this loud of a scream, but I know for sure that a single call by my blue and gold, in play, is heard two blocks away. At least. These really aren't apartment birds. I know you really want one, but consider that they also live to be about 65 years old. You will never be able to take a vacation without a 'bird sitter' who really knows birds. You must keep regular hours both in sleep and at work - macaws need to be out of cage no less than 4 hours, preferably longer, every day. Ours are out for 7 or 8. Don't forget the twice a year vet visits for check ups and grooming. These birds are like having a child, but it never grows up and moves out. Once a bird bonds to you it would be emotionally stressful at the very least to suddenly give it up or give it away. That's when they usually start being handed around, sold and re sold until they have some serious behavior problems and end up cage bound, unhandleable, biters and problem screamers. They could be just a couple years old or many years old and end up forever doomed to being unloved and mistreated (the lucky ones come to me) - some end up even worse. So, the truth (which is what I believe you really want to hear) is that you should probably hold off until you have a private home and know you're as secure as can be for the rest of your life. You'll need to know of a doctor first (like you wouldn't bring home a new baby human without having a pediatrician lined up) and where does the bird go after you're life is done? Take a look here for more info and pics www.4AnimalCare.org

Thank you all im enjoying very much my time here even though i dont have my parrot yet the breeder still havent contacted me but will give him a call some time, Life in denmark is very good but if you are a nature-person which i think most of people in this forum are like me you will definetly like life more in USA specificly California, the weather is horrible in Denmark always boring raining wether even in summer time it can rain. But Denmark is a wonderful country when it comes to taking care of its people anyone who have any problem wether mentally economicly socially etc you will find the government supporting you. I enjoyed my life there a lot. Im working on starting a new good life here even though i feel sometimes im starting from the 0 point i left everything there my family friends study and job etc. but im not giving up I like this forum because its really makes people think 10000 times before getting a new parrot friend because its a huge responsibility not like having a cat. its a serious website which i have much respect for. Zahra

Did you get this one from Drs. Foster and Smith ? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16505 Zahra

Thanks again to all..

Yeah that will be nice to see, im sure other would like to see your creativity too. Thanks for your advice definetly getting a much bigger playstandand i will propably make my own. Zahra

just wanted to share a nice video with you: Zahra

Thank you all. It's a pleasure being in this forum! Zahra

Thank you very much tycos you are right! Zahra

Someone suggested me to introduce myself here in the welcome room which i should have done from begining but wasnt sure wether or not this forum is active i was memeber of www.fluffies.org its a forum for all kinds of parrots but its not that active forum right now. Im very interested in parrots and in all animal in general. I never had experience with parrots so it will be a new experience for me when i get the bird from the breeder even though im a little concerned of the noise-level of the bird and my husband but he told me he will be fine which i hope so. At my parents we had many different kinds of pets like iguana, scorpion, fish, mouse, snake huge spider but none parrots. i just moved to America from denmark i was living there for around 18 years but i like it here alot. Zahra

Tycos one of the names u mentioned is actually arabic: Abdalla abd- servant Allah- God and servant can be combined with 89 other names of God in islam like abdalnour: servant of the light Abd- servant al nour- the light Anyways;) Zahra

I love geckos too

Im taking your advice and not getting the first playstand but i have a another question concerning the other playstand that i linked this one: http://www.birdsupplies.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ADAV%2DSTT Is it apropiate for a grey its 2 feet, isnt too short ? or maybe its one you put on table or something because i think it was called tabletop playstand ? as you can hear no experience with parrots :blush: Thanks Zahra

Thank you very much for your response its really appreciated i didnt think of the first one being boring, but now i know i shouldnt get it! ofcourse its better to design your own playstand cheaper and you do it how you like it. Yeah sure i would like to see how yours is and know how you do it. Zahra

Anyone who have experience with this kind of playstand ? is it recommended for african grey or they dont like to spend really much time on it? im very unsure about what kind of playstand i should get. Here a link of it: http://birdcages4less.com/page/B/PROD/Parrot_Playstands/PA5653 Is this kind better ? but its not easy to move around, and im not sure if manzita perch is good for parrots ? http://www.birdsupplies.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ADAV%2DSTT If you know another better playstand i would appreciate getting the link for it. Thanks zahra

Thank you very much, if i get a grey i will go for a very large cage a macaw size...

Thank you very much for all the response i got from you, i really appreciate that i have been very concerned about the noise level

I have another question, what is the appropiate cage size for a african grey wiki says atleas 36x36 and the height is not important Thanks

Thank you very much for your response its really appreciatted! Im soon getting the parrot then

Hi I have been doing much research about african grey lately but havent been able to get to a conclusion about african greys noise-level i live in an apartment and was wonering if African grey makes good apartment pet or it will most likely be a problem for neighbours and people you live with ? A breeder told me they do fine in apartment but made a call 1 minute earlier to a person who just sold his parrot and he told me they are pretty noisy so who should i believe? I hope i can get an answer from you;) Thank you very much Zahra