So recently my father moved in who dislikes pretty much all animals. He made me give my dog away (no kill shelter) about a month ago for no valid reason except that he didnt like him. I had no say in what happened or else id choose for my father to move out. Anyways my friends mother has an african grey parrot that has plucked itself bald probably because of bordom, stress, and of course bad diet! It has a cage appropriate for a small conure or cockitiel! my pionus who is smaller has a much bigger cage! he has 1 acrlyic toy 2 perches and 2 chewed up metal food dishes.. they said they dont give him toys because he destroys them.. at that point i thought my friends mother was an idiot but i was even more suprised when i saw what it was having for dinner that day.. all seeds no pellets and cheerios is what it has in its cage all day.. for dinner that day was chicken nuggets and salty french fries from Mcdonalds. I imediattley asked what they were doing and they said they give it whatever they eat. really? then her mom told me shes trying to sell the bird.. of course being who i am im prepared to pay the ridicoulous price she wants for this poor thing. she wants $700 but im going to try to talk her down because he needs a new cage, toys and an immediate trip to my avian vet who saved martys life. Hes not very tame hes a fear biter but seems very sweet hes around 4ish i think she said? anyways im planning on talking to my dad and hopefully use a guilt trip into letting me at least get this bird away from that situation and if he doesnt work out here ill find him a new home. just thought id let you guys know my newest idea
hopefully it works out! if not im taking toys and food over there!
