Introduction

[Guest Monique]

Hello!!! :woohoo: I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a former Grey owner who is trying to decide whether or not to get another one... My bird Herbert we lost to unknown causes. I found it really hard. I definitely will get another bird but I just don't know if I want the same kind or not (due to nostalgic, sentimental reasons ... not due to dislike of the grey). Anyway, I joined the forum to meet more people and to better think over my decision. I had a CAG before - if we got another Grey I would get a TAG this time.

[Sticks_n_stones]

Monique, how long ago did your bird die? I remember when our first dog died, and I swore I would never get another dog. After about six months, I was ready for another one. Losing a pet can be an emotionally shattering experience. You need to give yourself time to heal.

 

No matter what type of bird you eventually decide to get, you'll have to decide whether you want to use the same cage. If your former bird had a disease, you could disinfect the old cage really, really well, or just throw it out and get a new one. I would be afraid to keep it, no matter how hard I tried to disinfect. But that's just me. You may be comfortable with the precautions you decide to take.

 

If you give yourself a while, you might change your mind about not getting a grey. On the other hand, your decision might be a good one for you.

 

Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I bet someone on this forum has been through the same experience and will share it with you.

[Guest Monique]

Thanks so much for your comments, Stones. Herbert died a few months ago.

[Moddy]

A loss is always hard. Been through alot myself and i've sworn to never get the same breed of a few animals I have but that's due to they often have the same things happen to them.. Like rats >.<; But none the less WELCOME! I'm also new Three days old lol. When you do decide what kind of bird your getting let us know