Information about Timnehs

[clgoldbeck]

I am a new member. We are just beginning to learn about African Greys and are really excited to add one to our home. We are thinking about a Timneh. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Carissa

[Guest]

Hi Carissa welcome here

 

I hope you'll enjoy it and find useful tips (I can't imagine you can't find those here )

 

What specific point did you exactly wanted to know about timnehs?

[clgoldbeck]

A few questions....We we are debating between buying a fully weaned young bird and one that still needs two hand feedings. We are also trying to decide between getting one or two greys. Any advice?

[Guest]

Since I've not been in that situation I'm afraid I cannot give you any advise on that, but somehow I think this is a personal choice relating to what it is you like

 

I'd certainly go for one Grey only - (unless I'd be away from home a lot during the day) - but again: I still think that is something that your own preference should decide on.

 

(Sorry :blush: I'm not much of a help here, he?)

[Qweevox]

Of course, it’s all personal choice. Two Greys are going to be twice the one-on-one time, twice the cage cleaning time, twice the vet bills, twice the food…you get the picture. You didn’t indicate your experience with parrots. If you’ve never owned a parrot before you might want to start with one…just my two cents.

 

The weaned vs. handfed debate is a hot topic. It really depends on your experience and knowledge level. Taking on a handfed bird is a lot more complicated then just using a syringe. You can kill a bird by feeding it incorrectly. Then there is the “time” consideration. A bird that is not mature enough to eat on its own requires more time and care…so again it’s really a personal choice. Most people would recommend that you not take on a handfed bird, and many breeders won’t even allow their birds to leave without being weaned first.

 

Good Luck!

[clgoldbeck]

Thank you all for your advice. We went to the New Orleans Bird Show over the weekend with thoughts of getting a grey. However, we fell head over heals for an eleven week old Vosmaeri Eclectus(we take her home in four to five weeks, once weaned). We had gone to a booth to discuss the grey on the breeders shoulder, when Jolie (the Eclectus he was selling) dazzled us. After talking with the breeder, we decided to wait on a grey. We are new to raising birds and feel that an Eclectus is the right choice for now. Thanks again for all your advice!!! ~Carissa

[Guest]

Thank you for updating us on your choice, Carissa and lots of good luck and fun with you little birdies to which you are, no doubt, looking forward already

[Sticks_n_stones]

Carissa, I wasn't familiar with the breed you bought so I looked it up. Gorgeous bird!! Since you said you would take HER home in a few weeks, I'm assuming you selected a female. The females look like a huge jewel box. Truly beautiful. Good luck with yours -- I'm sure you must already be in love!

[clgoldbeck]

Thanks sticks_n_stones! Yes, she is gorgeous! We have named her Jolie, which means pretty in French.