betta246 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 hey all! im new here! Have been thinking about getting a parrot for some time now, I currently have a few fish tanks, 1 rabbit, and 1 cat! Really want an African grey! Been researching on the internet, and by a book called "Why does my parrot...?" by Rosemary Low. But, my LPS are asking for £850 for a handreared young parrot? is that a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I paid £850 for Harvey - so it's probably about the going rate (I presume by using the pound sign you're in the UK). Welcome to the forum - this is indeed the place to get all of the information you need before you decide whether a grey (or another parrot) will fit in with your lifestyle - think long, hard and harder again - they are life changing and the way you've socialised and gone about your business day to day up until now will change dramatically if you decide to get a parrot of any sort. Everyone here is so friendly - ask any questions you feel you need answering - you will ALWAYS get an an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Betta246 congratulations on choosing a grey for a companion. Can't help with the money question but I wanted to welcome you to the grey family!<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/10/05 20:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi and welcome.£850 sounds like an average price to me.Just ensure you find a good breader and read up all you can before making your final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hello Betta and welcome to our family, we are so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and your new grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Welcome Betta!! It's GreYt having you here. :-) Looking forward to hearing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raleej337 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi there and welcome! Don't hesitate to ask questions whether it sounds silly or non-sense, who knows those questions are really important. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Congratulations on finding this forum to help you learn all there is involved with getting an intelligent companion and all the joys and responsibilities that come with it. It takes a while to read through the forum and it is worth it. Thankfully, as I have been waiting for three months for our chick to be weaned, I bought the cage, perches, play stand, toys and first aid kit a little at a time. Also, it gives you time to speak with a local avian vet to get estimates on well checkups, food recommendations and other considerations for your preparation and research. Thanks for joining us for the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satchel Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Welcome Betta246. You will find out so much information here on this forum. Anytime I have any questions related to either my grey named Tango or my macaw named Tiko I first post it here on this forum. The support is phenominal. I am not sure what 850 UK money means, but I paid $1,200.00 + tax for Tango. Then you need to add in the cost of a cage big enough for the bird, the play pen perch, the toys, and the seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, soak and boil, etc. The total initial investment here was right around $2,500.00, and have never regretted this. A good book to get and read is called "For the Love of Greys" written by Bobbi Brinker. I have read various books and this one has been the best so far. I also want to add that please do your homework in advance. These are precious creatures that deserve you do this. A life changing experience as a previous poster said is exactly the truth. What blessed birds these are. Ok I am ranting now. A welcome to the forum is all this was supose to be so again welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hi really nice peaple on here always willing to help and it feels right go for it alot to think about first before you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betta246 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 thanks for the warm welcome everyone. The african grey dream never lasted that long. Too expensive, But will defos buy one in the future once im working etc. Got the knowledge of keeping them! oh and i will defos come back to this forum, seen as i have made the account, so watch this space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I will keep a sharp eye Betta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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