African Grey Parrot

[RosaLee]

Hi, my aunt is giving my family her 12 year old african grey parrot and i was wondering if anyone here has any advice. He has never been out his cage would it be possible to let him out when we get him and if so how long should we wait once we get him? Is there any books we should read before getting him.

Thanks
Lauren

[Argranade]

Let him be alone for the first few days to get used to the new home,

If he's never been out of the cage he could be agrssive or have issues.

African greys can BITE very hard when they want to, drawing blood or worse.

You should read about these birds before taking one in, there very needy like little children and can become depressed if not given enough attention, also if he's agressive you'll have to work ALLOT with him to help him get over any issues he may have from being in a cage all the time, maybe you should go viset him first?

[RosaLee]

he is always going to have attention as my mum only works an hour or so a day. He is friendly as he always comes over when you go and look at him in his cage and he loves to have his head rubbed. Thanks for your advice

[Chilli]

Definately sounds like he has potential.

If you want to get him to the point where he behaives well during out time, I reccomend having his wings clipped. If he isn't used to stepping up or staying in one area when outside of his cage, he may get himself into trouble. Parrots are pretty good about that!
Have you owned any birds before? Just wondering if you know the basics(such as no spraying air freshners, hairspray, etc. around birds.. and so on).

Good luck and keep us updated! African Greys sure are a treasure to have.

[moosmom]

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[sweetpatata6]

First of all !!!!!!! I've always wanted an African Grey Parrot and hope to get one when I'm out of my parents house and school and have enough time for one because they' need so much attention.


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[RosaLee]

thanks for all the advice although i have never had any birds i did know the basics as i have read books and am doing an animal care course at college