FlyFree Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Hello everyone! I'm hoping to learn from all of you and currently looking for a reputable place to get one of these wonderful birds. I've looked in rescues but did not see any babies- I would like to socialize and raise a baby. I've heard "bad" things about commercial pet shops but unfortunately thats all we have around my area. I am in the NY/NJ area. Looking forward to hearing from all of you!! Thanks for reading.
Ray P Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Hi FlyFree and welcome to the forum. And not all pet stores are bad. Our grey Corky came from a small pet shop that had a very good support system with lots of imformation and they hand raised all their birds. We visited her for 5 weeks befor we could bring her home. Lots of great people her to help when you need them.
judygram Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Hello FlyFree and welcome to our family, so glad to hear you are wanting to add a grey to your life. Please check out these two sites for breeders in your area: www.avianbiotech.com and www.birdbreeders.com In the meantime read thru the threads for lots of useful information and do ask questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can.
FlyFree Posted April 9, 2011 Author Posted April 9, 2011 Oh wow, those are awesome websites! Thanks for sharing and please feel free to share book titles with me- love to read!
judygram Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 One of my favorites is "For the Love of Greys" by Bobbi Brinker and I also recommend these: "The African Grey Parrot Handbook" by Mattie Sue Athan and Dianalee Deter, "African Grey Parrots" by Maggie Wright, "African Grey Parrots by Nikki Moustaki. 1
Greymatter Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Welcome FlyFree! I had to call 19 breeders before I found an available baby grey when I was looking for one (in 1999). They were ALL spoken for otherwise! Good luck on your search!
Eshana Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Welcome! I am also in the NY/NJ area and would like to recommend Fancy Feathers Aviary. I bought my 'tiel from there, and that is also where I plan to get my grey when the time comes.
FlyFree Posted April 18, 2011 Author Posted April 18, 2011 Oh nice- Fancy Feathers isn't too far away!
Shelly Yokum Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 have you tried Marc Marron's He is in NY. He is a great person to, and knows about all pets. Parrotsoftheworld.com
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