Does anyone own an African Grey parrot or know anything about them as pets? I would quite like to get one eventually but would like to know more about them before I do. My bf and I would also like to get cats eventually so we would have to consider the household harmony between 2 cats and a parrot.
I have heard that they are really intelligent and make great pets providing they get the care and attention they need. I dont want mine to be stuck in a cage all the time, are they ok to be let out and put on a perch (providing all the windows are closed!) Is it safe for a parrot to be around cats? I think the parrot would come first and the cats a bit later as kittens, would this work? Would the cats learn not to attack the parrot? Would the parrot attack the cats?
What happens if I want to go on holiday or away for the weekend? The cats would go into a cattery or we would get a petsitter. Is it safe to get someone else to look after a parrot, especially one as emotional and intelligent as an African Grey. Would they get stressed being looked after in a different household?
I have only had to independently take care of a hamster which I used to give to my mum to look after if I needed to. However they are a lot different than a parrot, less demanding!
I wouldnt get one for a good few months to a year so I have lots of time to research etc so it would be good to hear any opinions from owners or people who have spent time with them.
Any good websites I can visit to read about them more?
Thanks!!
I have heard that they are really intelligent and make great pets providing they get the care and attention they need. I dont want mine to be stuck in a cage all the time, are they ok to be let out and put on a perch (providing all the windows are closed!) Is it safe for a parrot to be around cats? I think the parrot would come first and the cats a bit later as kittens, would this work? Would the cats learn not to attack the parrot? Would the parrot attack the cats?
What happens if I want to go on holiday or away for the weekend? The cats would go into a cattery or we would get a petsitter. Is it safe to get someone else to look after a parrot, especially one as emotional and intelligent as an African Grey. Would they get stressed being looked after in a different household?
I have only had to independently take care of a hamster which I used to give to my mum to look after if I needed to. However they are a lot different than a parrot, less demanding!
I wouldnt get one for a good few months to a year so I have lots of time to research etc so it would be good to hear any opinions from owners or people who have spent time with them.
Any good websites I can visit to read about them more?
Thanks!!