the other anonymous

Bob, were you ever in the USAF?

had an AFSC that was strictly attached to SOG units (hence PaveLOW...MH-53J PaveLOW III) Most units I was attached to moved regularly in and around Northern and central Africa. Believe it or not alot of African countries do not have veterinarian care professional, let alone avian health care. Heck, some countries in Africa have a hard time treating humans! Not a place where you would want to take fluffy the family pet. At one point we were transferred to Florida, and thought (there I go thinking again) That we would be safe for a little while. My wife and I allowed our son to pick out a pet. He picked out a cockatiel...6 months later we were headed to Libreville, Gabon. We never were able to nail down an exotic vacation assignment like Europe or Canada. So please don`t judge me because I didn`t bring my pets all around the world like you. I think if there is not any adequate health care to the area or region you are headed to, then the most humane thing to do is not have a fluffy. But, that`s my opinion based on my experiences. (Not yours)

Greetings! I am considering the purchase of a parrot, and have narrowed my choices to the African Grey of Timneh. I have had birds in the past, however since being in the military it was hard to relocate with them. Now that I am retiring, My wife and I are certain we care give the love a TAG/CAG relies on. With money really not being the issue I am looking for owner to provide some PROs/CONs on the respective species....Thanks in Advance.