steve23 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 hi all, i am new to the forum! i have kept birds for a long time, and my last bird died a few months ago. now i am contemplating getting a grey!!! i have been fascinated by them all of my life! my question is, that the bird MAY have to be left alone at the most twice a week, whilst i go out to work? would this damage or upset the grey? if so i could make different arrangements! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Welcome Steve!! I assume you mean you would be back in the evenings those few days a week you go out to work. That being said, yes, it's no problem at all. They get used to the normal schedule of a household. Many families work weekdays, spend the evening with their Greys and weekends of course. It's nice having you here, why don't you go to the welcome room and officially introduce yourself so others will know you are new to the forum? Looking forward to hearing more from you. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve23 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 thanks for that!!! i was just a bit worried that the bird may get bored if it was left alne 9-5 twice a week!!! thanks for the welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hello Steve and welcome to the family, so glad you have decided to join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and this new grey you want to get. You are doing the right thing in finding out all you can before you make the final plunge into greyt ownership for if you know what you are getting into then you will be better prepared. My grey is left alone for over 8 hours a day 5 days a week and she is fine, I also have a sun conure in a separate cage but they are company for each other and I leave a radio on to provide background noise. She does fine for as soon as I get home she is out for the remainder of the evening, as long as you make quality time with them is more important than quantity of time. You will find lots of useful information in our many threads so read thru them at your leisure and do not hesitate to ask any and all questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hiya Steve, Its so nice you could join us here. Many of our members work through the day, some even do shift work, this isnt a problem, just be sure to leave enough toys for your Grey so they have plenty to do and wont get bored. Another good thing to do is to leave the TV or Radio on, or even put them on a timer, this is what I do for my three when ever I need to go out. Cant wait to hear a bit more about you, hope you enjoy it here. Caroline:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve23 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 wow thanks for the great welcomes and messages!!!!!! i have always left my birds alone, but was just a bit unsure what with greys being so intelligent! i just need to save up for one now!!! but cant wait to get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Just remember to provide lots of toys and foraging opportunities to keep them busy, we do have some threads here on just that very subject so do a search to find them. They need that to keep them occupied or they will find other ways and that may include plucking but they are capable of spending some time alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nims Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi, Me and my husband both work. I work 9-5 and my husband works shifts. My CAGs have lots of toys and have the radio on too. They are usually happy to adapt to your lifestyle as long as you can provide them with the love and attention they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve23 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 thanks for all of the advice. its helped me to settle some questions!!! i am struggling to find breeders near to where i live though, are they difficult to come by? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflanny Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Where do you live ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve23 Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 cheshire, UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi Steve, welcome to the forum. I can't help you with breeders in the UK because I'm in the US but there are several on here from there and they should be able to point you in the right direction. I'm glad you are doing your research prior to getting your grey. They are so wonderful and although lifelong commitments, they are worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Steve, welcome. Hope you find the companion meant for you. Greys are very special. I agree it is a lifelong commitment.:ohmy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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