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Grey Parrot Ownership Quiz

This quick quiz is designed to promote responsible Grey Parrot ownership. It has been created to take into account a range of factors which influence suitability to owning an Grey Parrot. Grey parrots are not suitable pets for everyone so please answer the questions honestly to get the best results!

How long have you been considering owning a parrot? Since seeing this site
For a short while
Quite a while
For a long time


Are you a patient person? No, not at all
Generally, but not all the time
Nearly always patient
Unflinchingly patient whatever gets thrown at me


How much free time do you currently have in the course of a day? None, I work every hour under the sun
I feel rushed a lot of the time
I have a fair bit of spare time
I have plenty of time on my hands


Have you checked the costs of owning a parrot? Can you meet these requirements? No - are they expensive pets?
I'm aware that they are not cheap pet
Yes, i have looked at the prices of parrots, cages and food
Yeah, I have spoken to an avian vet and a breeder and am aware of all the hidden costs


Have you spoken to a vet or breeder about the requirements for keep a grey parrot happy and healthy? No - do I need to before I buy a parrot?
Not yet - but I plan to
I have spoken to one or the other
I have spoke to both an avian vet and a breeder


Have you purchased or borrowed any books about african grey parrots? No
I've browsed a few books in book shops and read a bit on the internet
I have read a few chapters from various books
I have fully read a few books


Have you checked the space requirements for owning a grey parrot? Do you have the required space for a parrot? No - Do they take up much room
I have had a look but not in depth
I have checked and I have sufficient room
I have excess room on my premises


Are you ready to commit to a parrot that can live 50 - 60 yrs? What? They live how long?
I'm not sure about that yet, it seems like a long time
This should not be a problem
I'm looking forward to having a life long companion


Have you consulted your family members and considered the implications owning a parro will have on them ? No
I have mentioned the idea in passing
I have discussed it with other family members
The whole hosehold supports the idea of having a parrot


Have you experience in owning exotic animals? No
I've looked after exotic animals for friends
I have owned exotic animals for a short time
I have owned exotic animals for a long time


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