OLD MAN
OLD MAN
Congo African Grey
Meet Old Man
Congo African Grey • Estimated Age: 40+ • Grumbly but Gorgeous
Old Man is exactly what his name suggests—a seasoned Congo African Grey who’s seen a lot of life. He’s at least 40 years old, and after losing his mate about seven years ago, he’s been mostly a loner. His human passed away, and when the family brought him to us, they said they hadn’t seen him come out of his breeding box in years.
Despite everything he’s been through, Old Man is remarkably beautiful—especially considering the conditions he lived in. He’s shy but not aggressive. He’ll throw himself around and growl at you if you talk to him, which honestly feels fair, given that he landed in a busy, loud rescue after a lifetime of solitude. He’s not used to humans, and right now, he’s trying to make sense of this brand-new world.
He’s not mean—just overwhelmed. He does love his Pretty Bird pellets, and he might even warm up with time, patience, and a quiet, understanding home. If you’ve got room in your heart for an older guy who’s still learning how to be a parrot again, Old Man just might surprise you.
Age: At least 40
Sex: M
Prefers: Males or Females? Not sure it matters
Other Bird Aggressive? We haven’t allowed this bird to interact with other for their safety.
Cage Aggressive? No. He’s more nervous.
Adoption Fee: $1000
Cage Available: Affordable used cages available to purchase starting at $100-to 250 up to 1000.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
***Information that is universal to every bird:
1) Birds are typically not family animals. They usually choose a favorite and at best you can expect them to tolerate everyone else.
2) Birds are not great with kids, dogs, other birds, and are not cuddly with everyone, nor can they really be trained to be. Birds are flock animals, who are social creatures that need to be in a communal area where they can see the rest of the family, or you may eperience serious vocalization and behavior problems. We’ve never met a bird who is great with kids, but we have met kids who are respectful of birds.
3) Birds bite. But, you shouldn’t “take the bite”. If you’re getting bit, you haven’t earned the trust of the bird, and are pushing the bird past his/her limits. You must figure out what the bird needs, and make what you’re asking of the bird more attractive than what they are already doing.
4) Birds are not “dominance” based creatures. Your only option for birds is to earn their trust. If they are, say…on top of a cage and don’t want to come down, that is where they feel safest, not a dominance thing. They are not trying to exert dominance, they just don’t want to come down. Your job as a parrot owner is to figure out what you can do to help them trust you, and whatever you are asking to be more attractive than what they are already doing.
5) NEVER send money over the internet for adoption with any individual or organization for the adoption of an animal you have not met in person. That is almost always a scam.
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