judygram Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yes it is low but you need to find out more information before making a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 yeah I'm not shipping birds or anything, even found a pair in Africa that someone wants to ship lmao! If they are close enough to visit then I will and base my decision on that (not sure where thy are since I asked a LOT of people and I can't remember but i did ask them in the reply email) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 If you are close enough I would certainly check it out. With the economy and all they may just need to sell them quickly. See if they will abide by a return if a baby grey does not get an A-OK from an Avian Vet, in writing. At that price you can easily go to a vet; and who would object if they believe their birds are healthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 thanks for the tip! I will definitely ask them for that! and which is better, male or female? or does it matter? they have both. I'm so new to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aglover09 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 ohh no just read your blog...sorry to here mr congos sold well you know what they say.....if it dont work out it wasnt ment for you. so maybe your gonna find a better one for you, maybe one that aint a rescue and is more social. keep in touch and let me know when you get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Well that one I found that was super cheap also ended up being in AFRICA! so I found 2 scams in one day, oh my! This one was clearly a scam from the broken english, the other one at least sounded legit but I would never ever ship a bird. so I got in touch with a few bird stores in CA and found one in LA! they have a one yr old Congo that was bought from their store and the client had some familty problems and brought the bird back! Not sure the sex, but the congo is 800 which is a much more realistic price. I'm not losing my chance this time and will see about putting some sort of deposit down tomorrow and then driving up to see it on friday. I am 90% sure I will go through with it. yay! :woohoo: :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Jacqueline, hope this works out for you. Good luck!!! Fingers crossed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 This may be the one Jacqueline, you know when one door closes another one opens, I havemy fingers crossed that you get this one, let us know what you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'll be calling them at 10am CA time to put some sort of deposit down! yay! :silly: I'll post up later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 It's 6am just 4 more hours to that important phone call. Tick-Tock Tick-Tock Tick-Tock Tick-Tock.... :-) I am happy you found a Grey after all that drama. Looking forward to an update on this. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 hmm well they said that the reason the bird was given back to them was because it didn't like traveling... it was in a comfortable carrier (not sure what kind) and they traveled frequently from LA to vegas. I'm not sure on the details, but I will still visit the bird on friday and ask mroe specific questions and actually meet it. It could be that the bird doesn't like to travel or maybe it was the car ride with this family... there could have been screaming kids or maybe the bird just didn't like the family who knows. I'll be sure to make sure this is the right one before making this expensive commitment. My bird has to be willing to travel every now and then to my parent's house (3 hours away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well, I decided that since I couldn't find a good Congo anywhere and if I did I might end up with the wrong one since it would be an impulse buy. I decided to look at the other birds that http://www.omarsexoticbirds.com/ had for sale and settled on an 8mo old Severe Macaw that is a real sweetie! I named him Petrie like in the Land Before Time movie. He said hello to me in the clearest voice! He loves to play! Petrie is an awesome bird and I am happy. I will be looking for a Congo as my second bird when I can actually afford the whole bird without help from Bank O'Dad.... lmao<br><br>Post edited by: MrCongo, at: 2009/03/03 22:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 pics... <br><br>Post edited by: MrCongo, at: 2009/03/03 22:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luvparrots Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well Jacqueline, congratulations on your beautiful severe macaw, Petrie. I'm sorry you couldn't find the right grey at this time. It is not required that you own a grey to be member here, just that you love greys. I hope you do eventually find your Mr. Congo. There is a forum room here called Other birds where one can post pictures and information about other birds that members have. Many of our members have several kinds of birds in their flock and I love to see and read about all the beautiful birds that are owned by the forum family. I can't wait to hear more about Petrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 yup, I will come here often since most tips on greys apply to other parrots as well and I will get a grey eventually since they are incredible. I will post more in that section when I start getting more pictures and fun stories!:silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thats one nice looking severe macaw Jacqueline, sorry you didn't get your grey but you will in time, just enjoy Petrie for the time being and one day you will find your grey, I just know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aglover09 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 awwww petrie is sooooo cute. glad to see you didnt get a grey that would of been problems in the future just to get a grey. i love all parots and thats cool how he said hello to you already. enjoy your new baby and congrats on the new member of your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 thanks guys! B) I take him home on saturday and by next week I'm sure I will have more pictures and stories and maybe questions too. This is a great site! thanks for all your help! I'll be back! Jacqueline :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have a question and not sure where to post it.... How do I install the seed catchers that the cage came with? It doesn't make any sense. There were no clear instructions, just a poor "exploded view" of the cage without even the name of the company! There are 2 holes on each end and a bunch of small nuts and screws that I guess go there since there isn't anything left on the cage to put on. BUT.... when I screw in the holes similar to the picture, I can only get 3 and it makes a triangle NOT a square. I don't get it. maybe I am doing it wrong? Can someone help me? pictures would help. I wanna get it done before I take Petrie home if possible. I don't want to scare him putting it on.<br><br>Post edited by: MrCongo, at: 2009/03/04 20:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Jacqueline why don't you post a couple of pictures of what you are dealing with and we will see if we can figure it out as seed catchers are as different as there are brands of cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 the cage sounds how ours was its very simple find the 1 thats the same lenght as the cage front and then the 2 side pieces screw them together and lift into place on the cage then put the back piece up and in place with the sides and front and screw it up tight thats it it took me 2 days to work out how they worked but there on now and doing the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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