I am very interested in getting one, but I don't want to spend $800-1000.
2006-10-29 14:56:05 · 8 answers · asked by Stellar_Girl22 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Have you considered adoption? It's a very gratifying experience to be able to provide a home for an African Grey that needs and deserves a home. The Adoption fees are usually lower than the cost of purchasing one from a breeder.
There is work involved in adopting one...but the satisfaction is tremendous.
I hope you've done research and have read up on parrot husbandry: nutrition, positive reinforcement trainng, Avian wellness checkups. and I hope you realize the annual cost of keeping an African Grey is pretty steep if you do it right.
The initial investment of simply getting a bird is the least expensive part of having one in your life.
2006-10-29 23:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're having a hard time paying 800-1000 for the bird, you're going to have a hard time paying for the monthly upkeep also, and I'd advise to look for a less costly bird.
A Good cage will cost 500+
Food
Monthly Toys
Vet
2006-10-30 13:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by Master J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
African Greys are costly birds. I wouldn't suggest a breeder, if you are not willing to pay the expenses. Perhaps look on petfinder.com or other places that people try to re-home their pets.
2006-10-29 22:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my knowledge, if you desire to acquire a pure-bred dog than you must be welling to spend a great deal of money. A larger amount of money than you are currently welling to part with. And, this is especially true if you want your new family pet to be the great (times 20)-grandson of WhiteSpot, who was presented with the Golden Waterdish when she won first place at the International Dog Show.
2006-10-29 23:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by moonguardianluna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a breeder here in mass his name is Brain and he also owns his own pet store call My PetWorld. He is the largest and the cheapeist private bird breeder in mass. Try his web site www.mypetworld.com and see what deals he has. His birds are always healthy and well taken care of.
2006-10-30 05:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by xxmack675hpxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no greys are a very diserable bird to own. there are two types tihmnas and congos be carfull to buy a congo that is captive bred and already hand tame or hand fed baby do alot of reading they are life long comitments and have special diet needs along with expensive cages and light needs buying a bird with problems feather plucking ect. will be a life long problem and vet bill for you good luck
2006-10-29 23:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by adoggonecute 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of a breeder cause if I did I would probably take him out...of business.
2006-10-29 23:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by embo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try searching for a parrot rescue shelter...they usually have much lower prices (adoption fees)
2006-10-29 23:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋