African Grey breeders or Rescues in the Northern Virginia area?

[Wulfgeist]

Hope this is the right place for this. I was wondering if anyone knew of any reputable breeders of African Greys in the Northern Virginia area or maybe a decent rescue. I was browsing the Phoenix Landing site, I think there's one up in PA a few hours away but their adoption policy seems way strict. I understand they are doing it for the welfare of the birds but it seems just too extreme to me. I want another grey, I think I'd really like another baby but I'm not ready to rule out taking in an older one.

[spiritbird]

The breeder I got Rosie from is in Florida and will ship. Not too far away from VA. Jean Patterson is well known and has been breading greys for many years. [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

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Another option for you is with the African Queen aviaries (Jean Patterson's birds) in Maryland which would not be too long of a drive for you. A wonderful hand feeder named Jane Norman gets some of the chicks from Fla. and hand feeds them until ready to go to homes. This is the person who fed Rosie. She has extensive knowledge of the species. [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks] If you contact her you can use my name.

[Rescued]

Really phoenix landing is not very strict, their process is very easy, I have done home inspections for them as well as fostered. Everyone who does the inspections are bird owners as well so we get that nothing is perfect. If your knowledgable and kind and have the means to care for a bird they will see that. Give them a chance. :-).

[Wulfgeist]

Thanks for the links, Dianne.

[Pinkbirdy]

Wulgeist,{Im so sorry about your Grey] . I understand your wanting to get another. I lost my Rosebreasted 2 last October. Her empty cage was making my crazy. In the mean time. I ended up with a few more birds . I figured I would keep getting them until I got another Rosebeasted. I live in New York [and tried to find one around here.] .I didn't see one ,so I knew I would have to use a breeder that shipped. It ended up being such a awesome experience [I wanted to share]. In you search [and it comes to this ] Don't be afraid of the shipping . My breeder was so great [Owen who came in June was almost trained]. I would think you wouldn't have to much trouble finding a Grey.I have one bird store by me ,and he cant keep his Greys there {they sell first] Good Luck

[Wulfgeist]

Thank you, Terri. The place I got Jasper from has one baby right now. I want so badly to call and see if it's from his same parents, that would make it a sibling. They don't sell over the internet and I don't have the funds right this moment anyhow otherwise I'd send a friend back there to go buy it for me and worry about getting it back here when it's weaned lol.

I did contact Jane who told me she has a couple right now. I might have to wait for the next time she gets some, work has slowed down a bit and it's not as easy to put that aside at the moment. My goal is by the end of the year, sooner if possible.

[coltfire]

Rj i hope its sooner than later for you,and also hope work picks up for you.

[spiritbird]

Jane takes the chicks a few times a year. She lives in southern Maryland which would not be too far from you. I am crossing fingers that you get one of her babies. They are healthy, weaned to pellets and fledged. Rosie could already step up when I got her at 13 weeks of age. She also will board the birds she has raised if the need arises which she did once for me.

[Wulfgeist]

I've been emailing her with my questions. I think I'd like to get one of those birds but right this moment I can't. The move, the new cat and his needs and the vet trip for Jasper that didn't help tapped me out pretty good. She has two right now, a 9 week old she thinks is femaile and a 24 week old male that needs the right person. Even with the 9 week old I won't have enough saved up by the time it's ready with what's going on at work right now. I'm sort of thinking I should just see if I can put a deposit towards one of the next bunch whenever she gets them. By that time it should be easier financially. I really like the way she raises the babies and she's about average price.

[Pinkbirdy]

[Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks] If this didn't post [its Buffalo Newyork craigslist scroll way down next 100 ] 600 dollar grey [male ] 3yrs old [very tame ] . Wulfgeist what about a road trip ?

[Wulfgeist]

I always worry why people are rehoming young birds. Maybe they just got bored? I couldn't imagine ever getting bored with Jasper. He was just so amazing to me. At any rate a road trip is out of the question now because my van is disabled again and they are asking about that much to fix it. It's about done for, I need to start putting money aside for a better vehicle. :th_shakehead: It's always something. A friend of mine recently said "It is said adversity builds character..we must have *strong characters* by now". I guess I will be waiting until the start of next year as it probably won't be until then that Jane gets more babies. The waiting will make it all the sweeter I guess.