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Re: Wanting to purchase an african grey
Posted by Pete on 10/13/07

I do not understand why you are looking for a three year
old Bird, but I`m sure you know? Greys in general are not
reliably friendly around children. A three year old Bird
would have a history behind it that could be good or very bad
for your Grand-child? Greys are not particularly cuddly at
three and if he lunges at her,it could injure the child. The
Timneh Grey is more calm and reliable than the Congo Grey,
but a child would still have to be supervised at all times. I
make my Grand-kids wear safety glasses when they play with my
birds. Even with supervision, the birds are fast and could do
damage.


> My daughter is looking to purchase a 3 year old male
> african grey (congo) and my 7 year old grandaughter is in
> the house. Is a grey a safe bird to have around
> children? If supervised of course. Any info on congos I
> can pass on to her would be greatly appreciated!

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Wanting to purchase an african grey , 10/12/07, by Diane.
• Re: Wanting to purchase an african grey , 10/13/07, by Pete.
• Re: Wanting to purchase an african grey , 10/13/07, by Diane.
• Re: Wanting to purchase an african grey , 10/14/07, by Pete.
• Re: Wanting to purchase an african grey , 10/20/07, by Mikey.
• Re: Wanting to purchase an african grey /Mikey, 10/22/07, by ctherose.