Hello everyone my name is Gary married to Kerry with 2 children a dog and 2 Guinea Pigs and we are all new to Birdline. We are hoping to adopt an african grey very soon that comes with a cage. We have kept cockatiels in the past  but are new to parrots but I have always wanted one and I believe we can offer one a good caring home. Any help or assistance or advice in this matter would be good help. We live in Shropshire.

 

Gary 

 hi gary, welome to birdline

i've had parrots over 8 years now, and i'm still learning  

just fire away with any questions in forum, you'll get lots of useful advice.

just remember there a life long comitment, and hard work at times....

but on the bright side,there a joy to have, & make you laugh even when your feeling low

Hi Gary,

Good luck with the Grey. I never really understood them until I babysat one (and hes back for 3 weeks tomorrow which 'm really looking forward to)...jaw dropping birds but they are a 'full on parrot' in every respect.

If I could offer any advice it's that you can't spend enough time preparing (including spending time with a bird outside of the initial ooh ahh! period if at all possible). You're really lucky that the BL team take away all of the 'not knowing' aspect.

I'll look forward to hearing your success!

Ian (father of Oodie and Foodie Chewexandrines)

Hi Gary, and welcome to birdline,why not drop into chat this evening, from 8pm. Its always great to meet new people and share our own experiences of all different species each of us have, and also answer any queries you may have.Im sure your local aco would love to hear from you too.
We are a friendly bunch, if not a little bit mad lol.Hope to see you later.

Welcome Gary and family, good luck with fostering a grey they sure are a friendly bunch here and very helpfull.

Hi Ann,

Thanks for replying as well as all other people its good to feel welcome.

So how would i contact my local ACO.

hi gary welcome

Hi Gary, Paul Thomas is the listed aco for Shropshire, you will find his email address on the members contact list.

Hi Gary,
Birdline will have a bird heading your way I`m sure, lol!
It`s really nice to help in rescue birds.
Good luck, looking forward to hearing more when you get a bird.
Scarlett