Is it ok to buy a african grey parrot ??

Question

nowsays there are deseases like bird flu and stuff

do u think its ok ??

Answer 1

well if you know they have it then dont but if you know where they are comeing from and know they arent sick then yeah buy one

Answer 2

"Bird Flu" is not spread by PET birds.  It is a disease that is found among chickens and other bird livestock. For a pet bird to get bird flu it would have to be exposed to livestock birds for a significant amount of time, and those livestock birds would need to be infected.

Considering the number of chickens and livestock birds around the world (billions) and the very few number of deaths or serious illness caused by bird flu (less than 10?)....  it is very RARE.

There are other diseases that sometimes crop up among PET parrots and birds, but these diseases rarely infect humans. They are also rare enough to not bother considering when buying a healthy domestic parrot from a decent breeder.

Now all that being said ---   African greys cost anywhere from 900 - 1100 dollars (depending on where you live in the USA) and their food, cages, toys, play-stands all adds up to lots of money!  They are not cheap pets to buy or maintain well.

They also need lots of time out of their cage as well as social interaction and handling -- every single day.

Answer 3

no  

Answer 4

yes defo as long as it comes from a breeder africain greys can cost 800 quid so save up and do ur research i have a budgie he is amazing might get a girlfriend soon enjoy ur new pet

Answer 5

Bird flu isn't really something that is affecting the US for the time being.  Even still - it affects mostly poultry and waterfowl - not parrots.

Answer 6

its not the diaseses but will you be able to care for it?they need lots of attention. have you researched them? bird flu shouldnt be a problem. just keep the cage clean.

Answer 7

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