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Isn't there a lot to know and learn. I thought after reading a few books and owning a few birds over the years i knew a fair bit. I know nothing. Lol.

Thanks again Dave. Yes i think i do need hand feeding. Lol Just one thing. Are you saying that Greys are not cuddle. Even if I pick him up every day eventually he will get fed up and say no don't pick me up. I am really looking for a bird I really can handle not just step on my hand. Am I expecting to much ????? Thanks again for your time.

Thank you Dave for the sound advice. Sorry for my poor typing and spelling. Yes judy i did mean, is it best to get two bird from the same clutch (nest). Just to bring this up to date. Found a great lady breeder not miles away from me. Been to see her this morning sat with her and all the birds for a good couple of hours. No way would she let a un weaned bird go, you could tell she realy cares about her birds. I was unable to pick a bird i could not get any to interact with me. My girlfriend spotted one straight away they where like old friends and she put her name down for him. I'm a bit worried that me and grey just don't get on. We are back saturday to meet them all again, they wont be ready for a couple of weeks.

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. It looks really good and full of info. Buying African Grey babies in England is a bit of a nightmare. Every dealer tells me different. I've had a few birds over the years and made too many mistakes but i still love parrots. The first Grey i bought was just from a pet shop he was cheap and he was nasty. Years and years later when i was settled i bought another from a pet shop and was told he was hand reared. He wasn't a really bad bird but hated me and eventually him and the girlfriend ran off together. lol Anyway another 10 years on the current girlfriend is going mad for a Grey (I don't live with this one). Anyway she got me back into parrots and life is good got my own business etc so the bird can stay with me most of the time. So now that Ive bored you. Advice please ???? I'm going to buy two. One she will have with her all the time and one for me. (we both have kids) I think Grey's are still the best choice. Buying from a breed this time not a pet shop. How do i choose the best birds ??? Do i want two males if possible ?? Do they want to me out of same nest ?? They will spend time together. We both understand how demanding parrots are so they wont be left out of family life. One breeder is trying to get us to take two at 8-10 weeks is this a NO NO ?? Please help Ive read and read and read. I really want to get this right this time. Thanks Chris