Codys Mom Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I just read this add , the lady is about 30 minutes from me that has this grey , I sent her an email but I'am kind of leary about adopting a 10 year old grey , plus she definitly has some health issues going on and I don't want to bring any type of sickness around my birds , if I was to quarenteen her she would still be in the same air space just another room ,I have to give this alot of thought any thoughts here? http://detroit.ebayclassifieds.com/birds/lincoln-park/congo-african-grey-for-sale/?ad=6553504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzie Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Quarantining any new bird is always sound practice. Adopting a grey in need of a forever home is a noble thing, and I do hope you will go ahead with it. Having said that, I think a vet visit ASAP would be in order. There may be a medical reason for the plucking, and in any case egg laying can severely deplete a bird's calcium stores. Here's some articles on quarantining a bird: http://www.suite101.com/content/avian-veterinarian-and-quarantine-for-parrots-a62611 http://www.parrothouse.com/quarantine.html http://www.parrotchronicles.com/features/quarantine/quarantine.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 If its what you want to do then by all means adopt this grey in need of a new forever home and yes it would need to be checked out by your avian vet and Azzie has provided some links about quarantining, please let us know what you decide to do and good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 What a sad short story that link contained. Plucking is not normally caused by disease and a vet visit as others have said would be the first priority. Quarantining in a separate room is always a good practice. If you have the means, time and love to share with this grey, it would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codys Mom Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 I talked to hubby about her and showed him the add and he said noooo , we have already made plans to go to Ohio next year to an excellent breeder and adopt a baby boy and he does not want to jepordize that in any way, his heart is set on that baby boy but I really hope she gets an excellent home with lots of good food and TLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral&Andrew Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 that picture shocked me! ive never seen a african grey like that before she looks tiny! i hope she gets better, and goes to a really nice loving home, where she gets loads of attention and care, and anything and everything she wants i feel sorry for her, hope she gets better! xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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