ania44
Just Hatched
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Post by ania44 on Apr 26, 2017 19:06:47 GMT -7
Hello,
I am about to receive a grey (Congo). She is about 13 years old and from what I have been told she has been neglected for a while now. She has not had regular baths, does not receive a lot attention and only gets pellets to eat. Apparently she has pulled out her chest feathers.
I am interested in keeping her but I want what is best for her. I live alone and work full time. I can give her some attention in the evenings and on weekends but there will lots of time that she will alone. Should I even consider getting her or should I try to find a different home for her?
Any advise would be appreciated!!
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Post by Jane on Apr 27, 2017 2:47:20 GMT -7
Hello and welcome to the forum.
It sounds like you will be able to give her more attention than she previously had.
Has she had much in the way of toys before? Greys differ in the types of toys they like but most Greys enjoy chewing up paper and cardboard and providing them with things to do is important when you are not there.
Give her as much attention as you can in the evenings and weekends.
Jane
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Post by Adele on Apr 27, 2017 13:07:19 GMT -7
I lived alone for many years with Manzi and worked full time in an office for 5 years. I felt bad for Manzi and just let him out as soon as I came in the door. I did have a second Grey by the time I worked in an office though, so they had each other's company.
If this girl was neglected for so many years, you may be a great combination since she probably will need to take it very slowly.
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Post by stef on May 4, 2017 18:26:58 GMT -7
I work and with travel time am out of the house for more than 8 hours a day, for the first few years that I had my bird he was alone. I make destructible/foraging toys for him and give him a new one every day before I leave. Now my daughter is back home and so he has more company but I think whatever your routine is would be okay.
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ruby
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Post by ruby on Jul 11, 2017 20:12:54 GMT -7
I work full time and have a 7 year old grey. I leave the TV on a children's station and she has lots of toys to chew and paper to shred. I also have lots of other toys for her to play with in the cage. Her favorite is a bell in a clear ball. Just remember that a parrot lives a very long time, will bond with you and requires a long term commitment. If you have a passion for parrots you will do fine.
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patch
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Post by patch on Jul 16, 2017 16:05:19 GMT -7
Ania-just came by your first post. A Grey should have a much more varied diet than just pellets. Meal time, as when you return from work, can be your bonding time with her. Be sure to greet her when you come home, and say goodbye when you leave in the morning.
Birds have a stricter idea of etiquette than most people realize. They need to be acknowledged as members of the flock.
Share your food with her--whatever you're having for dinner, she can sample (except chocolate or avocado). You can continue the
pellets, but all birds enjoy a variety--offer lots of vegetables and bits of fruit and nuts.
Patricia Sund at ParrotNation has a wonderful recipe for "chop", which is a mixture of grains and vegetables that can be made in bulk and frozen in small portions to provide nutrition for months. My bird really began to thrive when I switched him primarily to chop and to "human" food. They even enjoy chicken (especially the bones!) and bits of other meats!
Good luck with your new friend--
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