havoc2005

Do you think maybe the second pair would workout for me? Because I would like a companion for my bird, hence why I am trying to get them in pairs. But at the same time, I am looking for a pet as well. If a pair had extensive human interaction in the past, before becoming a breeding pair, would that make a significant difference in their behavior later on? Would they be pet friendly?

Thank you very much. It seems that by the way she had explained it to me, they have always been breeding birds so you are right, they would definitally not be the right birds for me. I did see two other pairs of greys from another local breeder and it was strange because I was able to get close to one of the pairs and touch, communicate, and play with them. They were breeding at the time as well, with breeding box connected to the cage, little human contact, etc. But they werent as unfriendly as I had expected them to be. I was quite surprised, maybe the situation that these other two sets of bird were raised in could have been a bit different?

Good evening folks, I have a general question about breeder birds as I am unfamiliar with them, I do not breed. A friend of mine is a licensed breeder and has recently gone through some financial troubles and is selling her breeder birds. They are 5 pairs of African greys, both Congo and Timneh's. I do understand that breeder birds are not for household use, as in they are not ment to be handeled like your normal pet African Grey. However, is there a way to tame them? Would you recommend I take a pair off of her, I am experienced with different birds, IRNs, smaller parakeets, conurs, etc. I understand how to train birds, care for them, etc. I just do not have familiarity with "Breeders". I will only be taking one pair from her, the other 4 I am looking to help her rehome.