sandesh - 2008-01-20
Hey can anyone tell me where can i buy this bird in India and its cost. Please get me some information on this...

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Erida Kazmaj - 2008-01-01
I have a Congo African Grey. She is 1 year old. When I first bought her she was a shy one. But in one week she started roaming around and playing about and showing off. African Greys are a great choice but, if you want one you need to have the time to spend time with these intelligent birds. I have found out these birds have common sense. My baby Faith is exactly like my baby to me!

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criss - 2007-12-06
I couldnt live without my baby timneh! Its name is shikobah. Dont know the sex yet but I'm thinking it's a female, it doesnt really matter to me. He/she is only four months old and already talks! He/she can say "what doing", "mommy", "thank you", "what", and some other things, and imitates all sorts of voices. I leave the t.v. on in the bedroom. I believe her favorite thing to watch is the cartoon network channel. I think she has a wonderful personality, I'm amazed at how intelligent she already is. I've also found that I'm not depressed and lonely now that I have her/him around. I can really act like a three year old child around him/her, it's so funny. We have so much fun, couldn't ask for a better companion!

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Tami M. - 2007-10-17
I found my Timneh, Sukar, at a pet store. The store was in a poor condition and there was some abusing of the birds, especially Sukar. He was pulled by his legs and bullied around by bigger birds such as Macaws and and an aggressive cockatoo. I couldn't get him and his brother the first time, because I was so upset. The owner of the shop was going to give them to me for cheap, but I did not intend on buying a bird then. In three days I couldn't help but going back and looking for the Timneh. The shop owner told me I can get it for 160$. Seems like the owner wanted to get rid of him by any means, so I took him. He is a wild caught Timneh, untamed, and very very angry. But I didn't care I just wanted to take him away. I bought him a huge cage, lots of toys and mineral perches. I was so excited to introduce him to my baby grey congo and they don't get along yet but still they mimic each other. I took Sukar to the vet the other day and I was told he was underweight, had a skin disease, and his feathers are discolored which made me sad. He was like that, but the vet told me he just need more care. So I did, now he eats fruits and doesn't open his beak that much. In time he will be friendly, trust me, and gain back his weight. He looks very interesting though. :)

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TESSIE - 2007-08-04
I have an African Grey Congo, she or he is at least 13 years old. I've been told she has an import ban. I have had her for 2 years and she started out as a severe plucker and now that she has built trust, she has 80% of her feathers and I handle her everyday. She is a one person bird. She loves to chase my husband and never lets him touch her, or she will bit or chase him down. I let her out of her cage most of the time when I'm home. At this time she has only said one word, 'hello'. Maybe in time she will start talking more. I now would not give her up for anything, she is just like one of my kids.

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Bird Lady - 2007-07-07
Although African Greys are very smart birds, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that they are the most intelligent. All birds have different personalities, and each bird's intelligence may be revealed in different forms. A Grey may learn quickly and talk readily, but that doesn't mean that all greys intelligence is matched, as you may have accidentally implied.
I have two Congos, a Timneh, a Goffin's Cockatoo, and a Hahn's Macaw. I have enjoyed studying my bird's antics, especially my Grey's. Every single one of my birds has a different personality; this is something I am very glad of!

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mel - 2007-07-03
I have two congo african grey's, both that I have rescued and which were feather pluckers. I have had my two year old since Dec 06 and my 8 yr old since may. Both birds have now stopped plucking and have recovered most of their feathers. These birds are highly intelligent and need a lot of stimulation. However, if cared for properly they are great companions. I have lots of conversations with my Grey's and find them totally amusing but they are hard work and required a lot of dedication. so please if you are considering a grey please do a lot of research and think about it properly. As I have discovered these birds are often the object of neglect, and quickly become ill due to owners ignorance and they are too special a species for this to continue.

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Heather - 2007-06-23
My husband has a timneh named Harley. We bought him from a hatchery and he was kept at a aviary pet store until he was weaned. We visited him 40 miles away 1-2days a week until he came home. He was intended for me after losing my alexandrine parakeet, but chose my husband instead. They kiss and play and talk to each other. He knew 'hello' until my husband taught him to make other sounds and now prefers them instead. He memics nextel beeps, clucks like a chicken, and coughes like my 10 month old daughter. He is 3 now and acts like our 3 year old daughter in every way and even fights over toys with her. He enjoys screaming like a little girl and destroying all of his toys! He is such a clown, but we love him!

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emma wood - 2007-06-18
Hello, I'm normally in the fish section, but I've also got an African Grey called Penny. She's 8 years old, we have had her for 7 years, and she can talk! She can be very rude and arrogant; and so I'm told, so are most African Greys. She's more my husband's bird than mine (He can do anything with her). Also we have been told that a female does prefer a male owner. We found that to be true. It took me about 3 years to build trust with her and she now lets me tickle her back and beak, but only when she's in her cage. If she's out then I'll lose several fingers, I'm in her space! I found these birds very interesting and a joy to have. They are smart, clever, and very funny when they are imitating a sound. We have a dog that she loves to tease. She tells him to go and get his ball, or to get out, and more! She can imitate a new born baby's cry which I found really clever. If anybody is thinking about buying one of these birds, then go for it. But before that please do some background research on bird cage sizes and make sure they have plenty of toys to stop boredom. I would now be lost without my bird.

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sheila ambrose - 2007-05-20
I have Charlie a gray who is about 4 years old. He is a fantastic companion and I can not imagine being without him. He is a good talker and he laughs in all the right places. He has friends in stitches as he joins in with laughter, and always sees people out with a cheery 'bye bye'. He is not an easy pet and takes an awful lot of time and care to keep him happy. I would urge any one thinking of getting any parrot to think carefully and honestly about the time and commitment these fantastic birds need. They take time, money and endless patience and need constant amusement. I researched far and wide before getting Charlie. I had decided to purchase a gray from a breeder recommended by my vet, then by chance I came across charlie and went against all the advise and let him come home with me. I have not regreted a thing. I was lucky as his past owners were truthful and I have had no real problems with him. He did not talk when I got him at 7 months old, most dont till round 12 months. He is the light of my life and all the care and attention I give him is rewarded 10 fold. I also mind Blue a 43 year old gray who has been in the family since being wild caught 40 odd years ago. Blue is a real character and in spite of his unfortunate start in life is very well adjusted and never had a days illness in his life. My house is a riot when Blue visits, Charlie and he are made for each other although Charlie gets a bit jealous at times.

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