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I completely agree about replacing cookware. I was more curious to see if it was something that was more than a common theme from the research I've done. I had one scare with my cockatiel when I was younger. Someone, I think my dad, burnt the food they were cooking and at the time my bird's cage was near the kitchen as soon as I smelled the smoke I rushed my bird outside and she ended up being ok. I was definitely lucky and I wouldn't want it to ever happen. I could wait until next year to get a grey. I am just excited about the idea of getting one so I'm flip flopping between being impulsive and patient. Thanks for all of your input.

I would like to change priorities but as it stands I have found only one breeder close by and they only had one pair of birds lay eggs so they have only 2 greys for sale. I hate rushing but as of now if I don't pick on up now I may not get a chance to for a year or so.

Hi A co worker of mine was showing off his pictures and videos of his African Grey and when I saw it I instantly wanted to know how he got him. I've always wanted a grey since I saw Alex and Einstein years ago as a kid. I've had only one bird in the past for myself and she was a cockatiel whom I got as a hatchling and she lived to be 18. So I found this place and have been lurking for about a week. I am not intimidated by large birds or the task of caring for them, friends of mine have had cockatoos and other medium sized birds that I have been around so their behavior is not new to me. The first couple questions I have are about the time I should spend with my grey and the whole issue about teflon. First my work schedule is pretty rigorous right now, I work four 10hr days and then have 3 days off in a row. When I was younger with my cockatiel I had all the time in the world to devote and spend with her but now with this kind of schedule I don't want my grey developing behavioral issues. I can adjust my work week and I know everything isn't an exact science but I don't want to make a commitment that if left unfulfilled will have a negative impact on my grey. Secondly I know teflon gives off a toxic gas but I also know that it only happens when the pan is over heated or if nothing is cooking in it. That being said I would not keep my bird near my kitchen while cooking and I use the vent and open the apartment up as is when doing so anyway. My question is does anyone here use non-stick cookware carefully? I know its better to be safer than sorry but my issue here is I can afford the cage and food + the bird but wont be able to quickly replace my cookware. thanks !