question regarding african grey im buying tommorow

[jjcool]

hi guys im getting a african grey tommorow from a family hes semi tame apprently he was feather plucking.

 

owner said its since she started her new job, they also said they have a spray for him.

 

any think i should know or do when i get him back?

 

should i keep quiet for the first few days to get him used to his new surroundings or is alot of talking a must when you first get them back?

 

apprently hes 3 years old.

[judygram]

Congrats on getting a grey and I would let him settle into his cage for a bit then try coaxing him out to let you get acquainted with him. Spend a good amount of time around him, talking to him and letting him get used to you. You may need to allow more time for this adjustment to take place if he is around 3 years old. He is not a malleable baby anymore.

 

It might be a good idea to get him checked out by an avian vet to rule out any physical reason for the plucking but if there was some major change in his previous home that could account for the plucking too.

 

Be sure to keep us updated after you bring him home.