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Thanks to all. CHE CHE should be coming home tomorrow. Her current parent had a family complication on Tuesday. Can't wait. I am going to look around the site some more and look into the "welcome room". Look for pictures soon! Thanks again everyone. We can't wait.

Thank you all so much. I do believe that we are going to take the grey! I am so excited!!!! I understand the care that is involved and I am very willing and eager to provide that care and time needed to make the grey part of our family...the right way! However....How long do I give the bird and what signs do I look for to see if she isn't adjusting well???? I know not to expect much right away, but i also want to make sure that I don't miss any "warning" signs. You all have helped me to make my decision and I am greatful to all of you!! thanks again. Shannon

I do believe that the bird has grown up with children. the girl who has had him for 16 years is only about 18. She also has family with younger children who visit often. My older child is super responsible and LOVES animals. I feel like this will be an incedible experience for me family, I just want the same for the parrot. Thanks for all your help.

Thanks for your quick reply!!

Hi Everyone! I have been reading thorugh previous post and have aquired alot of information. Thank you all for that. I would like to get your opinion on my situation to see if an African Grey is right for my family. I was approached by an intern at the school I work in about taking her African Grey. She is going away to college and her family is no longer able to care for him properly. The parrot is 17 and she has had it for 16 years. She knows about my love for animals and thought it would be a good match. I would love the bird, BUT I have a 3 year old daughter, a 9 year old boy,3 parakeets, 1 hamster, 1 Malaysian Box turtle (he is 22)a cat and 3 dogs. We are one big happy family. CheChe lives with other animals now, but I assume not the high number of animals I have. I guess my biggest concern is 1....the cat and 2....my daughter. I could get her to just look with her eyes and not touch, but will the bird be okay living in a average size house with a very TYPICAL 3 year old (still has her terrible 2s days now and then). I have been reading so much about their personalities that I began to wonder if it would best for the parrot. As for the cat......I just don't know. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated. Shannon