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Post by zhuang on Aug 18, 2005 14:46:57 GMT 10
i want an african grey, about 4--7 monthes. please email me zhuangyanbo_1980@yahoo.com.cn including price. many thanks!!!!!!!
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Post by zhuang on Aug 18, 2005 15:15:28 GMT 10
god, your reply is so quickly! thanks. sorry i forgot to add something before posting this. i have no experience to keep bird, but i want one to help me kill my time in sydney, so who has what i want(of course 5--6months) please email me zhuangyanbo_1980@yahoo.com.cn only in sydney area thanks! xiexie !
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Post by macawvic on Aug 18, 2005 15:32:19 GMT 10
god, your reply is so quickly! thanks. sorry i forgot to add something before posting this. i have no experience to keep bird, but i want one to help me kill my time in sydney, so who has what i want(of course 5--6months) please email me zhuangyanbo_1980@yahoo.com.cn only in sydney area thanks! xiexie ! If you have not had any experience with birds, I would not recommend an african grey. Especially if you're only wanting one to "kill my time". They require constant companionship and have a relatively complex diet. I would recommend you seek an alternative species to purchase. I would highly recommend: budgies, cockatiels and lovebirds for the first time bird owner. African greys sell for between $4,000 - $5,500 each. |
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Post by zhuang on Aug 18, 2005 21:49:44 GMT 10
I SEE, THANKS FOR YOUR ADVISE. THANKS A LOT.
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Post by zhuang on Aug 19, 2005 22:45:21 GMT 10
sorry because my english is too poor, frankly "killing my time" is not what i want express about what i really want to say, so....
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Post by AcaciaWattle on Aug 19, 2005 23:26:56 GMT 10
Have you thought of volunteering at the local animal shelter or zoo/wildlife park to fill in your time? It would be much cheaper!
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Post by lovemytiels on Aug 20, 2005 6:51:57 GMT 10
Please let us take into consideration that zhuang's English as explained is not the best & try to take into consideration that there may be a language barrier & mis interpretation of words used by Zhuang has not explained themselves well, like killing time. Suggesting a robot parrot or stuffed one has not helped Zhuang at all & can be considered quite hurtful. Perhaps Zhuang if you could give us some more details like how long you are going to be in Australia, we may be able to steer you in the right direction. Regards Anna
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Post by Rissa on Aug 20, 2005 16:02:44 GMT 10
"4--7 monthes" and considering how long parrots live for, i think my suggestion is quite acceptable. Animals of any kind are not something you just buy while you're somewhere for a short time!.
I could be all nice and fluffy about it but African Greys are not toys.
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Post by fischer on Aug 20, 2005 17:48:49 GMT 10
Rissa, We wellcome all bird owners, and prospective bird owners, both experienced and total novices here, and try to give the best advice we can, without criticism, no matter what our personal feelings may be.
Zhuang obviously has trouble expressing himself in English and has asked our advice on African Greys and we have given it, He has been advised that a parrot of this type would be a bad choice as a companion bird for him, and we can only hope he has accepted that advice. So, lets leave it at that, untill we hear from Zhuang again.
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Post by ollie on Aug 20, 2005 18:39:26 GMT 10
Thanks Tony for putting your comments forward I think that is a very sensible way to look at the situation.
Hopefully this person will be in touch again if he is not too offended and we can help with further advice.
Regards Bev
PS Having had a lot to do with people who have English as a second language I know how easy it is for things to be said the wrong way!
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Post by zhuang on Aug 20, 2005 20:30:14 GMT 10
thanks every person who encourages and gives me advice, austrilian people are very friendly and nice and highly-educated. i am wondering whether i could take parrot china i get in austrilia( austrilia aboriginal species or exotic ones like african grey)after i finish two years study. if i cannot, i would better not keep one, i think it is better for me and pets. thanks
regards zhuang
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Post by ollie on Aug 20, 2005 21:32:35 GMT 10
Tim, I have just read your reply to zhuang re exporting birds to his home country. Do you know what difficulties and costs would be involved in me bringing a macaw or the like that I purchase in USA back to Australia.
I would be interested in your comments as I am going there soon and have a son who is a permanent resident.
Regards Bev
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Post by ollie on Aug 20, 2005 22:25:00 GMT 10
Thanks Tim
I thought that would be the case ah well! just have to keep dreaming!! and enjoy the beautiful birds I already have.
Best Regards Bev
PS How are the chilli seeds going!!
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Post by ollie on Aug 21, 2005 11:41:49 GMT 10
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