Talon Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I was just scrolling social media. I follow a very well-known & reputable Bird Store. It's the largest in the country, family-owned. Anyways, the cost of the baby African Greys......$7499.99. I was shocked. I didn't buy any of mine ( all rescues) But I have the bill of sale for 2 of them..both my 15 year old greys were bought for $1600-2200.00 Makes you realize how valuable they are & time to make certain the security system is set at all times!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Oh my! I had not idea babies were that much. Timber is a rescue too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Good grief. I got Alfie at 11/12 weeks old and I paid around £800 but that included his cage, toys, food and everything I needed for him. I think he was probably about £400-450. I think last time I asked about the price for a grey over this side of the pond it was about £2000 but I suspect that might be more now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 The current prices for Greys is astronomical. I paid $1500 for Maalik in 2013. Sydney was a rescue that we acquired for free and Finn was also $1500, which is what his previous owner had paid for him. Finn was only a baby when we acquired him. I often worry about the potential for them being stolen due to their current street value. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Wow. Greycie is going to be 10 on Halloween (can't believe it) and I think I paid 12-14K for her. I used to worry about her being in our outdoor aviary in Allen but now that I'm out here in the boonies it's more about the critters around and not the more dangerous two-footed menace. Greycie has a 24/7 guard though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Wow! 12K? Or did you mean to type 1.2K? I love your dog! He/she looks like a big ol' gentle floofie dog! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 whoops....12-1400 is what I meant to write! She's worth every penny of 14K though....what are you try'na say hrmmmm? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Truth! But even more ;-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/29/2022 at 12:09 AM, Greytness said: The current prices for Greys is astronomical. I paid $1500 for Maalik in 2013. Sydney was a rescue that we acquired for free and Finn was also $1500, which is what his previous owner had paid for him. Finn was only a baby when we acquired him. I often worry about the potential for them being stolen due to their current street value. That’s my biggest worry as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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