by kbirdie » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:43 pm
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your response. To be perfectly honest a 5 year commitment is exactly what I was hoping for, and feared I would not find as I am looking for a four year military commitment and know it's asking a lot for someone to be willing to give them back.
About bonding, the Grey that I have had for 15 years has been sexed and is in fact a male. I have strong reason to believe the other Grey is male (Leo) because of some...say habits I have noticed-and can elaborate on later or over the phone, but you probably catch my drift. If Leo happened to bond to your girl I would be MORE than happy because his original owner gave him up four years ago and he has refused to bond with me. He also doesn't appear to like visitors or house sitters I've had. So for him to bond with a girl I would be so happy and knowing he had a good forever home like that (with me always as back up please!!). Bird, on the other hand is a special case, which I can again elaborate on over the phone- but because I raised him and socialized him since the time he could venture out he is VERY people oriented - I know, not a typical Grey characteristic! Although he shares a large space with Leo (three large cages put together as one) he does not care whether he spends time with him or not, he just wants to be with me. So I can say with 95% certainty that Bird will not bond with another Grey, AND will love nothing more than to spend time out with people.
I would love to talk with you more about this so let me know the best way to get in touch. New Jersey isn't far and I'd be happy to set up a meet and greet where I bring them to visit at first, if not to stay. I have lots of stories about these Grey's as they have even traveled around the country with me-and I have pictures to prove it!
The most important thing to me, and I'm sure you can appreciate this, is that I want them to be safe and happy and not passed around like so many birds-so I'm super happy to take as much time as we need to make sure we find a good temporary home. Also, I would really love visitation rights to Bird because I love him so much and the idea of giving him up for a period of time is scary and hard for me-even though I know it's what's best for him. Leo I'm committed to because I hate how parrots get passed around from owner to owner when they are not friendly so I know he'll always have a place with me if not in a loving environment.
I'm of course happy to cover vet bills and pitch in for their care-these guys are not cheap pets between the toys, fresh food, and pellets/nuts!
Hope to speak with you soon!
Best,
Katy