TURKEY

This is what we know:

Turkey is an intelligent, engaging Congo African Grey who has spent nearly his entire life as a beloved companion. He loves to whistle with his person, learn new tricks, and be involved in whatever is happening around him. One of his favorite tricks is turning the kitchen light on and off, and he'll happily show off for a walnut!

He steps up easily, enjoys spending time with his favorite person, and has always done well for routine veterinary visits without sedation. He also enjoys regular mist baths, fresh toys, and a healthy diet of pellets and fresh chop.

If you're new to African Greys, it's important to understand that they are often "one-person" birds. While every Grey is an individual, it's very common for them to form an especially strong bond with one person while simply tolerating—or politely ignoring—everyone else in the household. That doesn't make them bad birds; it's simply part of who many Greys are.

Turkey's return reflects that reality. He bonded closely with his primary caregiver, but over time developed conflict with another member of the household. We're looking for an adopter who understands that not every family member needs to handle an African Grey for everyone to enjoy sharing a home with one.

Turkey would do best with someone who appreciates the incredible intelligence of African Greys, enjoys training and enrichment, and understands that building a relationship with a Grey is one of the most rewarding experiences in the parrot world.

If you're looking for an exceptionally smart companion and understand that trust is earned—and often reserved for one special person—Turkey may be the perfect addition to your family.

Age: 18

Sex: M

Prefers: Females

Other Bird Aggressive? We haven’t allowed this bird to interact with other for their safety.

Cage Aggressive? No.

Adoption Fee: $1000

Cage Available: Affordable used cages available to purchase starting at $100-to 250 up to 1000.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: (Indian Ringneck/Quaker) parrots are illegal to possess in some states. Make sure your state is not one of them before applying for him.
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***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.