african gray and new borns

[chandu]

Hi,
We have an african gray ( 10 months old) that I love so much. He is very needy and always wants to be with me specifically when my husband is around the same room. We will have twins in 3 months, and our families think that the parrot should not be home when the babies are born ( he is needy, and dirty). My mom is taking him for a few months ( to another state). I am afraid that he will not adjust to her life style. I'm also afraid that he will become so scare, and depress when he realizes that I am not there with him. I don't know what is the best choice for him; do I insist that he stay with us ( in our tiny apartment), or do I let him stay with mom? Any advise???Suggestions???

[Joel]

Hi & welcome to the board. I don't know what your mother's life-style is, maybe you could explain that. If you don't think she will provide your Grey with a loving home, a proper diet and as stress free as possible living conditions, along with a clean living space, clean sterilized eating vessels etc. etc. then I don't think you should let her keep it for you. I would find someone else or keep yourself if you think you can manage or get help to manage in your tiny apt.......Only you can really answer that question......May I ask what state you are in and what state the Grey may be going to??

[TooLover]

My question - did you know you were having twins when you got the fid?
What state do you live in?

[Joel]

Hmmmm, is there an echo in here?

Hey EB.,.......... I hope Chandu doesn't think we are trying to pinpoint her location so we can send in the birdie police. :)

Chandu, please don't mind our inquiring minds, we are just trying to help.

[The Outlaw]

Chandu:

Well, I'm no grey expert, but I do have 2 of them here. I think that what is likely to happen is that you'll lose your grey to whomever you send him to. At 10 months, he's only a baby himself. Perhaps that's the best thing for everyone. Believe me, twins will have you occupied for many, many months and maybe years. You can't expect your little grey to keep waiting for you. He needs a mom now. JMHO

THE OUTLAW

[TooLover]

I think you and I posted at the same time Joel -
And as usual, Nancy gave great advise. The grey is still a baby; I got Merlin when he was 10 months old and he has bonded well with me!

[Joel]

Not really E.B. .......I think there was about an 11 hour difference according to the times listed. Nice try though.....

[schavon2]

i say find your grey a new home. at 10 months he'll quickly bond to a new owner. most greys end up with multiple owners since many outlive their owners. your twins will keep you busy enough