flymandy
Just Hatched
Joined: July 2017
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Post by flymandy on Jul 9, 2017 6:08:10 GMT -7
Hello, I am Mandy and this is my first visit here. I am hoping that you can help me, as I am having problems finding African Greys for sale. I am looking for hand- reared babies, so they are tame. My problem is that I have looked at hundreds of ads, but I am very suspicious of the sellers because many have the same phone number, but are from towns and cities all over the country and are asking for large deposits. How can I be sure the seller is not involved in a scam? Thanks.
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Post by beakertrout on Jul 9, 2017 8:18:56 GMT -7
Welcome. Depending on where you are at, maybe someone here can recommend a breeder.
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Post by Jane on Jul 9, 2017 9:44:06 GMT -7
Hello and welcome to the forum. I don't think they should be asking for large upfront deposits. Bear in mind also that since African Greys were upgraded from CITES Annex B to Annex A earlier this year they can't be sold without a licence, which the seller has to obtain.
Jane
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Post by Haz on Jul 9, 2017 14:01:15 GMT -7
You will be better off if you can find a local breeder so that you may visit the baby. With Chyloe, I paid the whole amount when I picked her up.
Haz
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patch
Weaned Todd
Joined: June 2017
Posts: 28
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Post by patch on Jul 16, 2017 15:47:08 GMT -7
Buying a baby is a random thing. You don't know each other. African Greys can live to 80 years. Why not check out your local rescues? I don't know why you've decided on a Grey, they aren't the easiest guests! But at a rescue you can learn about the different species, and get to know some individuals. Parrots are so intelligent, and they DEFINITELY have their preferences in humans. Maybe if you invest enough time, and you should, as a parrot is a lifetime commitment, you will find out which bird loves YOU the most. Then your life with your feathered companion will be much happier than just randomly selecting, hoping for the best! Do your research--this is not an easy decision, and one you will have to live with for a long time.
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