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Again thanks for all the replys and advice, I have read a lot about the birds, and I really would like to bring Mango home and give him a long loving life, however do to most comments I think it would be in his best interest for Mango to stay at the store until someone that does have the time can get him and take care of him. This was no easy decision by any means like I have said just the few hours I have visited him I feel like we are a match, but I know in my heart and in my mind that he does deserve some one better then me dont get me wrong I am not saying that I am a bad person, I just dont think I can dedicate most of my time to him like he will need espically when my fiance gets here I think it would break his heart me giving her all the attention. Again many many thanks for being honest and not sugar coating the facts and needs of any bird, the pet store owner I think was looking for a fast buck, and not concerned for the bird and his well being. I pray that one day I will be able to show pixs of my new feathered friend right here in these fourms; I just know that now is not the time espically with what I hope my future holds of being a father one day. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! With warmest thoughts for all Ray

Very well put and to the point.... TY

WOW thanks for all the advice and quick reply sounds to me like the store owner was just trying to make a sale.... =( The bad thing is I have gown very attached to a bird that may not be right for me or vice versa, I will read all the links thanks... I am sure I can take care of the bird, but when we do have a baby all that extra time might be out the window which isnt fair to Mango. I understand that they are wild animals, but has anyone ever heard of one attacking, child, adult etc??? I am a previous owner of a few pit bulls, they have a bad rap, but it is all how you raise the dog; the 2 that I had "looked" ferocious but where sheeps in wolfs clothing. I have left both of them alone with kids, and never had a worry in the world that they would do any harm. Is it the same with birds? I called the store owner and got the number of the previous owners, they say that Mango is very smart and did want a lot of attention, the reason they can no longer keep him is he is in the Armed forces and is being stationed in another country, and to get Mango to the other country would require a lot of paper work etc to get him there. I am finding myself torn at the moment part of me wants to go pick up Mango and give him a loving home that he can grow old in, the other part of me knows that after our baby is born that I may not be able to be there for Mango all the time. Decisions, decisions, decisions..... Thanks all you have given me a lot to think about before I make my final decision. One more thing, sorry for all the questions. What is average price for a grey? They are offering Mango, a 32"x48"x36" WxHxD cage, and 3' tall bird / feeding / watering stand for $1500.00 the store owner will give free beak, feather & claw trims for life. He states that I do not have to buy the food there, but IMO if I am getting something for nothing I feel bad for not giving something in return Thanks again Ray

Hi my name is Ray, I currently do not own any birds, I have been visiting the birds store in my home town of Odessa, Tx. I think the African Grey is a beautiful bird, and plan on getting one soon. Here is my question; I have never owned a bird before is the Grey too much of a bird for a first bird? The store owner says the grey is a great first bird as they are not as loud as other breads, also that they dont need as much attention as other birds. One of the bird shops here has a grey on conceinment Mango is 2 1/2 years old, he was sold to a couple that can no longer keep him, and returned to the store that he was bought from. Have visited "Mango" (<--- his name), quite a few times, he is a very loving friendly bird he is a little nervous at first, but I would be also if somebody was trying to hold me...lol. He has tried to nip, but I am sure it was my fault for moving to fast. Also how are they around babies? My fiance and I are playing to start a family of our own, she already has a 2 yr old son, if you know 2 year olds. they want and grab everything. Thanks for a great place to talk about and display our fine feathered friends. Any and all suggestions or comments are welcome.