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[LovemyCVOgirl]

As long as I can remember..,    I have always wanted an African Grey Congo Parrot.  Well, now that I'm retired, I decided to make my dream a reality.  She/he is only 8 weeks old right now and the breeder is hand feeding her.  She won't be ready to come home with me until she is around 17 to 18 weeks.  The breeder lives 4 hours north of me so I will have to settle for pictures.   .  In this picture she/he is the little Grey baby on the right.  I will keep everyone posted on her progress through this thread.

[iski]

 We had an African Grey for years - a Timneh.  Great talker, smart as a whip, a true escape artist.  Used to keep him outside on the porch.  His hobby other than being a brat was tormenting & terrorizing cats.  After 1 bloody nose they never came back for more. He was a gift & when we moved & could not keep him we kept our promise to do the same & gave him away.

Congrats, you are gonna love your little feathered friend!

[FLHTCUSE7]

Congrats 

[porthole]

Lots of handling when young will make it easier as they mature.
And try for equal time with the humans. They can become a one person bird.

We had a blue & gold macaw for years. Got him as a baby and we both handled him/her a lot. Result was he was good with both of us. And quite the character.

Although he did have a habit of nipping my wife when she was holding him and I came near. As if to say "keep him away".

Lots to read now.

[lilcoot]

Congratulations, mom!    I can see the family resemblance... 

You have to teach him/her to ride with you.  I bet you could find little avian helmet and goggles.

Dan

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Congratulations, mom!    I can see the family resemblance... 

You have to teach him/her to ride with you.  I bet you could find little avian helmet and goggles.

Dan

 

[JCZ]

Congratulations Judy!  You'll love that bird and yes, we've all heard the term "bird brained"......it's really a complament because they're much smarter than people give them credit.

The more they're handled, the more enjoyable they are....which also means the more attached you get to them. Like Porthole has suggested, get others to handle your bird on a regular bases....socialize him/her. 

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Thanks everyone for your feedback!  I have spent the last year reading every book I could get my hands on that talked about African Grey's and have spoken with the breeder numerous times.  I couldn't agree more with everyone about socialization skills with my Grey.  They are an intelligent bird and therefore you must keep them entertained or they become bored and boredom brings bad habits.  I'm sure she/he will find my household anything but boring with 4 little Yorkies running around.  One of my Yorkies, Katy, is the only real barker I have and by the end of the day I have caught myself saying "Katy, Shout the fu*k up!"  Now, can't you just hear my Grey repeating this 50 times a day?  I'm working on my language before I get her......

[110tHunDer]

 
Might be kinda funny ...... the first few times, anyway!

Congrats on the new addition, Judy!  I agree you need to find a way that he can ride with you.  Would be some good entertainment at RibFest this spring!

[DaBigNuttedMan]

congratulations Judy I hope he's or shes a real character.

[OBB]

I'm so freaking jealous!!! I had a Congo Grey years ago when I was single. My best buddy in the world (named him Bandit). Used to sit on my shoulder and get the droplets of beer out of my mustache after a swig. Fast forward a few years to marriage, two babies in the house and working two jobs. Didn't have the time he needed anymore. He went to a consignment store. Only bad words he ever picked up from me was "Bitch, Bitch, Bitch". I was careful about the language used for sure. I should have listened to him though. The first time he met my now ex-wife, he was carrying on after not seeing me for a day and getting loud with the whistles and all. She told him to shut up and he promptly replied with the "bitch,bitch ,bitch" comment back to her. Like others have said, those birds are smart....

[1sharprdkg]

Judy, congrats on the new addition.   Sell Kimber=Buy baby bird. lol  Enjoy the new baby! 

[OBB]

Judy, congrats on the new addition.   Sell Kimber=Buy baby bird. lol  Enjoy the new baby! 

I'm just about guessing that the Kimber didn't bring the price of the bird.

[Skillet]

Hope you enjoy your new family members.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

        You are right Mike!  Selling the Kimber bought the bird cage!  I've got your cell number on speed dial because once I get her I'm going to need your advice.