african grey breeders?

mobileplaza

hey guys just woundering does anyone know anywhere in dublin thats breeds african greys??

tallus

I don't know anyone personally but you could try calling some of the pet shops to ask where they get their supplies from. I know Manus Cannon the vet in Clondalkin looks after the parrots out at Tara stud. I think it's in Meath, maybe he can help. Or try the buy and sell, a lot of the people selling captive bred birds would know of breeders and might put you onto someone.

bobbysands81

mobileplaza wrote:

hey guys just woundering does anyone know anywhere in dublin thats breeds african greys??

Paddy's Pet Shop on Parnell Street has them every now and then.

He has them in the shop with him all day - have seen some beautiful ones up there. He keeps a Macaw and Umbrella Cockatoo in the shop too and they're as tame as anything.

Texas

There used to be a big place that bred birds on the back road from Ashtown to Blanchardstown.... good few years ago, not sure if its still there.

tallus

Tara Stud.

Domo182

mobileplaza wrote: »

hey guys just woundering does anyone know anywhere in dublin thats breeds african greys??

well did ye find your bird i know some great places

Sigma Force

Please don't go to one of the shops mentioned here not going to mention which one just in case.

Do be careful where you get he bird from, some have behavioural problems and people want to sell them cheap sometimes to get rid of them, just check out the place you get the bird from fully before commiting to buy one.

Also, if not done already, do loads of research on them, I don't want to preach too much but they are complicated birds, live for a loooong time and need a lot of attention and time. Very demanding.

Domo182

Guineapigrescue wrote: »

Please don't go to one of the shops mentioned here not going to mention which one just in case.

Do be careful where you get he bird from, some have behavioural problems and people want to sell them cheap sometimes to get rid of them, just check out the place you get the bird from fully before commiting to buy one.

Also, if not done already, do loads of research on them, I don't want to preach too much but they are complicated birds, live for a loooong time and need a lot of attention and time. Very demanding.

Hi guineapigrescue i was just going to mention a place out in bray he comes recomended by everyone i know he seems to be great for young birds

Rory123

I've bought all my birds from Ed. He's sound enough. Had 3 baby greys last Sunday anyway when I visited. He's not too popular with some people here as conditions aren't of the highest standard and he turns out a lot of birds. But I would recommend him.

Domo182

Rory123 wrote: »

I've bought all my birds from Ed. He's sound enough. Had 3 baby greys last Sunday anyway when I visited. He's not too popular with some people here as conditions aren't of the highest standard and he turns out a lot of birds. But I would recommend him.

yea Rory thats i supose his birds arent living in the best of luxury but then again there not there that long as he seems to be really popular. I bought my grey of him two months ago an shes seems really healthy every pet shop i know sent me to him .Here i wanted to ask you something can ye get your bird studed or have him up for stud just wanted to know thanks

Rory123

I've never really heard of that happening with parrots, it wouldn't be as straight forward with birds as it would be with dogs for example. The first thing you should do if you haven't already done so is have the bird surgically sexed as this is the only real way to determine the sex of your bird. Bairbare O' Malley in Bray will do it. She is situated near to the McDonalds on the Main Street.

Domo182

Rory123 wrote: »

I've never really heard of that happening with parrots, it wouldn't be as straight forward with birds as it would be with dogs for example. The first thing you should do if you haven't already done so is have the bird surgically sexed as this is the only real way to determine the sex of your bird. Bairbare O' Malley in Bray will do it. She is situated near to the McDonalds on the Main Street.

yea i spoke to her on monday ill go out to her very soon thanks id love to get another grey asap but there just so expencive you would think the way things are going they be a bit cheaper

winda34

Try the Parrot Society of Ireland. They often have birds that need rehoming and also have reputable breeders listed.

They are Dublin based. Nice people.

Here's a link.

http://www.parrotsocietyireland.ie/

Maddison

If anyone has a contacct number for any of the breeders I would appreciate a PM as my partner has been seeking reputable breeders in order to get an AG

dancingqueen

Ed Drew in Copsewood Aviaries, 01 2862087.

He had a few AGs last weekend. Only opens Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Mondays

Domo182

Maddison wrote: »

If anyone has a contacct number for any of the breeders I would appreciate a PM as my partner has been seeking reputable breeders in order to get an AG

0862620201 eddie give him a bell he will always have young healty birds

Domo182

Domo182 wrote: »

0862620201 eddie give him a bell he will always have young healty birds

please could anyone tell me were in dublin can i get pellets for my CAG i give him the seeds with the sunflowers in it an i give him frut an if he will eat it i give him veg,but everyone keeps going on about pellets were can i get them

winda34

Domo182 wrote: »

please could anyone tell me were in dublin can i get pellets for my CAG i give him the seeds with the sunflowers in it an i give him frut an if he will eat it i give him veg,but everyone keeps going on about pellets were can i get them

We get them in Kinsealy pet Store Eddie....should be available in most big pet stores.

Domo182

winda34 wrote: »

We get them in Kinsealy pet Store Eddie....should be available in most big pet stores.

Thanks ill look that up now every time i ask in tallaght or clondalkin they look at me like ive ten heads an give me the same seeds i see everywere

winda34

Domo182 wrote: »

Thanks ill look that up now every time i ask in tallaght or clondalkin they look at me like ive ten heads an give me the same seeds i see everywere

They are also mixed in with the Premium Parrot Mix if you cannot find them on their own.

Very hard to get them to eat them tho unless they have been on them from birth, if they are in the parrot mix, chances are they will eat a couple.
Try hanging some veg out of his cage (with those little pegs) as they enjoy eating it that way.....

Domo182

winda34 wrote: »

They are also mixed in with the Premium Parrot Mix if you cannot find them on their own.

Very hard to get them to eat them tho unless they have been on them from birth, if they are in the parrot mix, chances are they will eat a couple.
Try hanging some veg out of his cage (with those little pegs) as they enjoy eating it that way.....

Thanks winda i never taught of hanging his veg and the seeds the ones i give him are called premium pristige they have all sorts of seed in them and theres like red coloured peas in a pod and like little sticks in there too is this the one your talking about or is this just the basic mixed seed thanks

winda34

Domo182 wrote: »

Thanks winda i never taught of hanging his veg and the seeds the ones i give him are called premium pristige they have all sorts of seed in them and theres like red coloured peas in a pod and like little sticks in there too is this the one your talking about or is this just the basic mixed seed thanks

Yep thats them Domo.....perfect mix...that should be all you need.
You know those roundy looking things that you put on washing lines for socks???? With all the little pegs hanging off them?

You can get them almost anywhere,I bought one of those and took all the pegs off, they are excellent for hanging up fruit and veg and gets the parrots interest, I find mine eat a lot more of it this way, probably out of curiousity than taste lol!

Any of these is fine

Fruits (All fruits and vegetables must be pitted and seedless as both are poisonous to birds)

Apple, apricot, banana, berries (strawberries, blue berries, black berries, raspberries, cranberries), cherries (make sure to remove the pit!), coconut, grapes, grapefruit, kiwi, lemon, mango, melon, nectarines, oranges, papaya, peaches, pear, pineapple, plums, pomegranates, and raisins.

Vegetables

Asparagus, corn, beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn on the cob, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yams, and zucchini

Grains

Whole wheat bread, cereal, (wheat, rice, corn,) pasta (cooked or uncooked,) brown rice (cooked,) oatmeal (uncooked,) unsalted crackers, seeds and nuts (in moderation: walnuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia, and Brazil), matzoh, bagels, cereals (that are low in sugar), low-salt pretzels, and noodles

Dairy

Cheese (not string,) Yogurt, and Egg whites

bobbysands81

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Paddy's Pet Shop on Parnell Street has them every now and then.

He has them in the shop with him all day - have seen some beautiful ones up there. He keeps a Macaw and Umbrella Cockatoo in the shop too and they're as tame as anything.

I will just say stay well away. I know 2 afrikan greys got there, both ended up in the Vet after a week with fluid on the lungs . Mine was one of them and he survived and the other was a friends who died.

they were also got a year a part. Stick with the breeder. My breeder let me down so i went the way of the petshop. it cost me at the vet .

Domo182

winda34 wrote: »

Yep thats them Domo.....perfect mix...that should be all you need.
You know those roundy looking things that you put on washing lines for socks???? With all the little pegs hanging off them?

You can get them almost anywhere,I bought one of those and took all the pegs off, they are excellent for hanging up fruit and veg and gets the parrots interest, I find mine eat a lot more of it this way, probably out of curiousity than taste lol!

Any of these is fine

Fruits (All fruits and vegetables must be pitted and seedless as both are poisonous to birds)

Apple, apricot, banana, berries (strawberries, blue berries, black berries, raspberries, cranberries), cherries (make sure to remove the pit!), coconut, grapes, grapefruit, kiwi, lemon, mango, melon, nectarines, oranges, papaya, peaches, pear, pineapple, plums, pomegranates, and raisins.

Vegetables

Asparagus, corn, beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn on the cob, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yams, and zucchini

Grains

Whole wheat bread, cereal, (wheat, rice, corn,) pasta (cooked or uncooked,) brown rice (cooked,) oatmeal (uncooked,) unsalted crackers, seeds and nuts (in moderation: walnuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia, and Brazil), matzoh, bagels, cereals (that are low in sugar), low-salt pretzels, and noodles

Dairy

Cheese (not string,) Yogurt, and Egg whites

THANKS WINDA im so going to bookmark this page i knew ye could give him frut and veg but not all that fizzy be getting spoiled tonight were going to have a feast and the pegs she has two of them on the line one of them be going missing straight away before she comes home from work thank a lot .

winda34

Domo182 wrote: »

THANKS WINDA im so going to bookmark this page i knew ye could give him frut and veg but not all that fizzy be getting spoiled tonight were going to have a feast and the pegs she has two of them on the line one of them be going missing straight away before she comes home from work thank a lot .

...I shall take no responsibility for the lost pegs!!!!!
Enjoy the feast!

Domo182

winda34 wrote: »

...I shall take no responsibility for the lost pegs!!!!!
Enjoy the feast!

HI winda i have a big question for ye,do you know any avian vet in ireland that does imping any advice would be great thanks