Comments for African Grey Parrot Centre Blog http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog A brave parrot owner is one who can give it up to the Mother-in-law Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:57:57 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Parrot Scams: 8 Things To Watch Out For To Keep Your Money Safe by Emma http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/parrot-scams-8-things-to-watch-out-for-to-keep-your-money-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-1202 Emma Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:57:57 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=526#comment-1202 Im shocked to read so many stories! I started off looking for a parrot egg to incubate and after some searching realised this was not going happen! Im pretty sure that EVERY advert advertising eggs for sale is a scam!! Why are these adverts still being published??!! What I find more shocking is that this is seemingly happening with all animals, we breed dogs and sports horses and scammers seem to be taking over!! So, please also be aware that the same rules apply, which luckily i was aware of, to all animals! And... if it is possible to get an egg to incubate then please could someone let me know! Im shocked to read so many stories! I started off looking for a parrot egg to incubate and after some searching realised this was not going happen! Im pretty sure that EVERY advert advertising eggs for sale is a scam!! Why are these adverts still being published??!! What I find more shocking is that this is seemingly happening with all animals, we breed dogs and sports horses and scammers seem to be taking over!! So, please also be aware that the same rules apply, which luckily i was aware of, to all animals!
And… if it is possible to get an egg to incubate then please could someone let me know!

]]> Comment on Toys and Environment Enrichment for Parrots by jade http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/toys-and-environment-enrichment-for-parrots/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 jade Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:16:14 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=825#comment-1198 hi . i have been doing animal management for 3 years now and i work with african greys and other varies birds, the plucking of feathers is due to stress, due to not being comfortable in they new surrounding or getting used to their new surroundings, the bird will be fine its just acting out, however this may turn into steriotypical behaviour (repeating the same behaviour) and will not be able to be treated.... and for the african grey whos owner had died and its behaviour is changing this is due to stress aswel, parrots are very intelligent, a loss of the owner will take a tole on the animal, once it is used to its new owner it will be fine . hope this helps hi . i have been doing animal management for 3 years now and i work with african greys and other varies birds, the plucking of feathers is due to stress, due to not being comfortable in they new surrounding or getting used to their new surroundings, the bird will be fine its just acting out, however this may turn into steriotypical behaviour (repeating the same behaviour) and will not be able to be treated…. and for the african grey whos owner had died and its behaviour is changing this is due to stress aswel, parrots are very intelligent, a loss of the owner will take a tole on the animal, once it is used to its new owner it will be fine . hope this helps

]]> Comment on Nappies Created For Parrots by suruchi bhurase http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/nappies-created-for-parrots/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 suruchi bhurase Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:32:59 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=600#comment-1197 they r so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they r so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Living With A Feather Plucking African Grey… Poppy’s Story by james insole http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/living-with-a-feather-plucking-african-grey-poppys-story/comment-page-1/#comment-1194 james insole Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:12:22 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=763#comment-1194 thank you for the feather plucking information i will be trying this method om my afrian grey, charlie he is roughly3 years old..and started plucking.his chest and neck area .i get a poor response.from the vet...so happy to have come across this article..thanking you kindly..good luck to poppy.. thank you for the feather plucking information i will be trying this method om my afrian grey, charlie he is roughly3 years old..and started plucking.his chest and neck area .i get a poor response.from the vet…so happy to have come across this article..thanking you kindly..good luck to poppy..

]]> Comment on Behavioural Signals In Grey Parrots by michele http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/behavioural-signals-in-grey-parrots/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 michele Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:30:44 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=968#comment-1191 very interesting-thanks-i will have to watch my grey more carefully for these signs now! very interesting-thanks-i will have to watch my grey more carefully for these signs now!

]]> Comment on African Grey Takes Up Residence In Bar by Michele http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/african-grey-takes-up-residence-in-bar/comment-page-1/#comment-1190 Michele Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:12:49 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=991#comment-1190 I agree with Danielle, but would add that the bird should also get some sunshine...I always envision bars as dark...and I feel a bird needs to be able to see outside. also, how late is the bird staying up? parrots need 8-12 hours of solid sleep... I agree with Danielle, but would add that the bird should also get some sunshine…I always envision bars as dark…and I feel a bird needs to be able to see outside.
also, how late is the bird staying up? parrots need 8-12 hours of solid sleep…

]]> Comment on African Grey Takes Up Residence In Bar by Danielle http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/african-grey-takes-up-residence-in-bar/comment-page-1/#comment-1183 Danielle Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:57:08 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=991#comment-1183 Greys are very sociable, so this MIGHT be a good thing for Coco, if the pub is non-smoking, and he is not fed any alcohol or junk food. I'm assuming his cage is placed so that nobody can get close enough to startle him by poking fingers at him or anything. I'm also assuming he will get plenty of time out of the cage for play and exercise, and that his cage is large enough that he can play and exercise while confined. Greys are very sociable, so this MIGHT be a good thing for Coco, if the pub is non-smoking, and he is not fed any alcohol or junk food.

I’m assuming his cage is placed so that nobody can get close enough to startle him by poking fingers at him or anything. I’m also assuming he will get plenty of time out of the cage for play and exercise, and that his cage is large enough that he can play and exercise while confined.

]]> Comment on Parrot Scams: 8 Things To Watch Out For To Keep Your Money Safe by Les http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/parrot-scams-8-things-to-watch-out-for-to-keep-your-money-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-1172 Les Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:30:42 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=526#comment-1172 hi i rang this person earlier thought i would post this as an example of a scam ...no i wont be sending any money to the isle of man Date: From: jamesbenian22@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: African gray parrots for sale intelligent birds To: Thanks for the respond. Micky is available and i need a home ready to give her all the love and affection she can ever get. She is a Congo African Grey parrot aged 9 months old, she is hand raised and has been adequately socialized to get along with humans and other pets. She has been vet checked and medical checked and proven to be very healthy.she has a great ability to talk producing parts of speech such as good morning, good afternoon, her name and other word or short sentences uttered by people around her. She has been DNA sexed and proven as a female.She is out standing and lovely with a great personality.Have been vaccinated, vet checked, registered up to dates on shots, worming and jabs.in guiding me look for a lovely home for her and as you know parrots are very delicate creatures and need a lot of care and devotion,i will like to know the following from you: Do you have kids? If so,are they good with pets? Have you ever raised (Owned) a parrot before? Do you Own Other Pets? How is your Working Schedule? Do you want to Breed? How Soon Do you Want the parrot? I will be happy to get these details from you so that it can guard me in making a manual which the parrot can take along which will guard you on basics of taking care of her and also basics on feeding.I am Presently Located in Isle of man where the parrot will be coming from,So get back lets see how she get a home..Also if the parrot needs to be deliver, then get back to me with your full house address,your full names,your phone numbers,post code and your city, so that i should contact the transport agency right away for delivery reservation,And You will just have to Pay the total sum of 190Pounds for her including delivery fee,Here is my contact number:07024016979.Call me for more information on her.THANKS --- On wrote: From: Subject: Enquiry regarding your itsmymarket.com listing To: jamesbenian22@yahoo.co.uk Date: hi i rang this person earlier thought i would post this as an example of a scam …no i wont be sending any money to the isle of man

Date:
From: jamesbenian22@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: Re: African gray parrots for sale intelligent birds
To:

Thanks for the respond. Micky is available and i need a home ready to give her all the love and affection she can ever get. She is a Congo African Grey parrot aged 9 months old, she is hand raised and has been adequately socialized to get along with humans and other pets. She has been vet checked and medical checked and proven to be very healthy.she
has a great ability to talk producing parts of speech such as good morning, good afternoon, her name and other word or short sentences uttered by people around her. She has been DNA sexed and proven as a female.She is out standing and lovely with a great
personality.Have been vaccinated, vet checked, registered up to
dates on shots, worming and jabs.in guiding me look for a lovely home for her and as you know parrots are very delicate creatures and need a lot of care and devotion,i will
like to know the following from you:
Do you have kids?
If so,are they good with pets?
Have you ever raised (Owned) a parrot before?
Do you Own Other Pets?
How is your Working Schedule?
Do you want to Breed?
How Soon Do you Want the parrot?
I will be happy to get these details from you so that it can guard me in making a manual which the parrot can take along which will guard you on basics of taking care of her and also basics on feeding.I am Presently Located in Isle of man where the parrot will be coming from,So get back lets see how she get a home..Also if the parrot needs to be deliver, then get back to me with your full house address,your full names,your phone numbers,post code and your city, so that i should contact the transport agency right away for delivery reservation,And You will just have to Pay the total sum of 190Pounds for her including delivery fee,Here is my contact number:07024016979.Call me for more information on her.THANKS

— On wrote:

From:
Subject: Enquiry regarding your itsmymarket.com listing
To: jamesbenian22@yahoo.co.uk
Date:

]]> Comment on 3 Of The Best Parrots That Are Perfect to Train by shabz http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/3-of-the-best-parrots-that-are-perfect-to-train/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 shabz Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:40:51 +0000 http://www.african-grey-parrots.co.uk/blog/?p=607#comment-1143 yes i would agree in terms of price aswell as african greys are what i have but they will seem very dear for somone who is a student. just make sure you leave by the telly so it can be entertained and give it alot of toys good luck. ps there a conure for sale for cheap on leicester mercury website go on to classifieds then stuff for sale then click on pets on the left hand side then click on birds hope this will help you good luck yes i would agree in terms of price aswell as african greys are what i have but they will seem very dear for somone who is a student. just make sure you leave by the telly so it can be entertained and give it alot of toys good luck. ps there a conure for sale for cheap on leicester mercury website go on to classifieds then stuff for sale then click on pets on the left hand side then click on birds hope this will help you good luck

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