what is the best way to convince your mom to get an african grey parrot?

Answer 1

The african grey is one of the best talkers of all parrots. They are highly intelligent and will keep you amused with their antics. They are highly social creatures and need to be where the people are. They need to be handled and given attention. They also will learn phrases and words at an amazing rate...they say it takes a year for them to learn to talk but mine was speaking at 4 months... The best way to convince your mom is to read up on these wonderful birds...be well informed and let her know what great pets they make...but be prepared...they live 60 to 75 years. Good luck with your mom!!!

Answer 2

Do research. Learn everything you can about them. You don't just go out and get one and then begin leaning about them.
Begin by volunteering at a parrot rescue. Start educating yourself about parrots. If you learn how to take care of one, which includes: Cleaning the cage, changing the papers, chopping vegetables, training them, cleaning their food bowls, making toys, spending an enormous amount of time with them, getting up with them early in the morning, being there every day and if you can't, paying somebody to come in and feed him, vacuuming the floor around 3 times a day, spending upwards to 300 dollars a year for vet checkups, about 50 dollars a month for food, toys and vitamin supplements, researching, and training yourself on how to look after these guys, you might eventually be able to make an educated decision about being able to handle a parrot in your life.
Learn first.
If you can do a year's worth of volunteer work, week in and week out and you LOVE it, then you can begin to think about getting a parrot.
If you can demonstrate to your parents that you know what you are doing then there shouldn't be a problem. But until you know how much work is involved, I would run in the other direction.
You really have to commit to these guys. They live a long time and it's not fair to them to get one and then just get rid of them. Once you get one, you can't just one day decide you don't want to do it any more. This is a long term deal.
They are incredibly intelligent and get to know you better than you will ever know them. It's HUGE commitment.
But you won't know if you even want to do it unless you get your feet wet and take care of some birds first. The best way is by volunteering. Once you do that, you will know if you even want to handle this enormous responsibility.

Answer 3

First...I don't know what (chocolatelover) is talking about. African Greys are THE most intelligent parrots in the world. If she has a problem with hers it is because she doesn't know how to handle her bird. They need lots of love and attention. I have one and he is wonderful. Sweet, loving and loves to talk and coo and whistle among other cool sounds. But: the need lots of attention and toys. Read up thoroughly before you make the decision to get one and remember that they will always need lots of care...they are not disposable pets. They are wonderful very loyal companions FOR LIFE!

Answer 4

they are the best parrots ever. they make you laugh when you are sad. they can be taught to talk. they are very special. tell your mom if you can have an african grey you will never ask for another thing ,ever again. good luck you wont be sorry.

Answer 5

first go to the library and get a bunch of books of ___________ parrot and read them a study them then right a report of feeding caring types and ect. and reread and revise until it is perfect and then give it to your parent and they will see that you are responsible

Answer 6

tell her the bird will be like her best friend and she will have someone to talk to. (not conversations though) birds listen...

seriously

Answer 7

tell her it wont say bad words

Answer 8

Pay for it yourself.

Answer 9

NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! We have one. Don't do it. They're a nightmare. They only thing they're good for is to make a sandwich.