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lisaandzachary
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Hi I wouldn't mind getting an african grey parrot, does anyone know if there good to have in apartments? I live in an apartment and I'm looking to or I should say I need a bird that is good for apartments. |
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Chaquita's Mom
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What kind of birds do you already have? You're not thinking of getting rid of your birds to get an apartment bird are you? In my opinion, I don't think a grey is a good candidate for an apartment. They can have quite a loud voice. Smaller birds are better for their voice isn't as piercing. Maybe a lovebird, cockatiel or conure. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 12:43 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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no I would never get rid of any animal. I just always liked greys but I went with the meyers because they seemed to fit my life style and there apartment birds. I don't know that much about african greys but in all honesty it would have been my first choice. I'M NOT saying the meyers isn't good enough I was just looking to add to my apartment. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 1:50 pm |
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shirin
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Hi Lisa 
African greys are actually somewhat known as good apartment birds because generally they are quiet birds. They
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have a loud voice and scream, but only when they are frightened. A Macaw is extremely loud even when it is talking, because they have a loud voice. And Cockatoos like to scream for whatever reason. But the only time I've heard my African Grey scream was at the vet. Other than that he never screams, and his voice isn't very loud either. He likes to be really vocal as most birds do, in the mornings and in the evenings, and his vocalizations are really pleasant to the ear. He wistles, and says all the different words he's learned in a million different ways. His normal parrot sounds are basically clicking his beak and whistling. Occasionally he'll make some crazy sound but it's not ear piercing or anything like a cockatoo's scream. And when he's playing with his toys he's really quiet. Sorry Chaquita's mom to disagree with you, but my lovebirds are louder than my Grey  Of course the Grey has the capability to be louder than them, but they chirp ALL day long, and I can here them through the window when I'm down the street! My neighbours can difinitely hear them 
Lisa, one thing you do have to consider though is that your Grey may not like your Meyers or vise versa, but that goes for any bird. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 2:14 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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Posts: 161
Location: Canada |
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can I rescue a grey from a haven place, you know like the spca but only for birds? I saw a grey on a web site it was at a bird haven waiting to be adopted is it a good idea or am I better off with a baby? |
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Friday August 26, 2005 3:46 pm |
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shirin
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Lisa I think it's a GREAT idea to adopt! You would be giving a home to a bird that's in need However you have to keep in mind that a lot of the birds that are in rescues could have behavioural problems due to improper training or abuse or from being passed down from home to home or being locked up in a tiny cage for years. It's probably harder for them to trust and would take more time and understanding on your part. But please don't let that discourage you! If you're really dedicated and want to help a bird in need, any behavioural problems can be changed. You would also have the benefit of getting an older bird who will have gone through sexual maturity already, and therefore have gone through the hormonal stages that birds go through at sexual maturity. If you're serious do all the research you can, read as much as you can about African Greys and their behaviour and training. Be well prepared before you take on the responsibility of adopting a bird. Lasignoritamusica (Tabu) has adopted birds, and so does Chiquita's mom, I'm sure they can tell you how rewarding their experiences have been with their adopted birds. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 4:20 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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I've always liked the idea of rescueing any type of animal I was just afraid of what might happen like are they vicious? (bad spelling) |
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Friday August 26, 2005 4:29 pm |
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shirin
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Lisa with proper training, patience, and understanding, even what might seem like vicious birds can turn out to be the most loving and affectionate companion birds |
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Friday August 26, 2005 4:35 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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well all I can say then the next bird I get will be a rescued one. lol I want to run right out now and rescue one but reality is I need to research first, I already learned my lesson once when I bought a dog. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 5:03 pm |
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shirin
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 Oh Lisa I'm so happy to hear you say that! I think once you do all the research you can, you will be the best mom you can be to a bird in need! If I ever decide to get another bird, I too will adopt. I am so disgusted recently with petstores and will never support one again. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 5:08 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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I called the pet store on many occasions to ask questions, I WAS NOT harrassing them with questions. But I get treated like I'm this evil person everytime I enter the store, and they always ask what kind of bird and when I tell them they give this voice like "oh god it's her again" I'm sorry but I just bought this bird I know little about them and all I'd like to do is allow it to live! I ask questions because I don't want to accidently harm or kill the bird. I'm fed up with stores to some of the people who work there know nothing about anything I ask! |
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Friday August 26, 2005 5:14 pm |
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shirin
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yup  they couldn't care less about your bird at this point because they've already gotten your money, however if you were calling them constantly about wanting to spend more money at their store, say you were looking for a new cage or something, not only would they be kissing your a#$ but they'd also go out of their way to help you! It's sad really! |
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Friday August 26, 2005 5:20 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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exactly. I'm definately going to adopt they have to care or why go through the trouble. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 5:49 pm |
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Cheeta
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Hey Lisa
I'm so glad to read that you are considering adopting your next bird, that's great to hear!! I agree with Shirin, research lots and basically be prepared for a 'vicious' bird so to speak. I guess just keep in mind that these birds were 'unwanted' to start off with for a reason, and for whatever that reason is, you have to decide whether or not (before you adopt it home) that you are prepared to give it a forever home no matter what the problem may be, and that you're prepared to stick it out till the end, otherwise this poor bird will have to go through the stress of being rehome again.
Now in saying that, not all birds that need rehoming are problem birds... some may just like your situation better then the previous so therefore will be the nicest bird out!! LOL.
Again, lots of research, and make sure you're looking at the right kind of bird for yourself, noone and nothing else as you are the one that will require to give it lots of love and patience, fork out all the money for toys, vets, food etc etc... It has to be you that wants the bird.
Take care
Bih
P.S... I wasn't trying to put you off adopting, just merely mentioning a few of the negative side so you are aware of them. Cheers. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 6:57 pm |
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lisaandzachary
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I'd definately reseach, I already went through that and it was hard. I would definately want to see them first I like to see and touch hear things before I buy. I'd definately go for adopting though. |
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Friday August 26, 2005 7:10 pm |
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