Grady

Grady is a sweet, female, Congo African Grey parrot. She enjoys fresh vegetables and fruit along with her pelleted diet. Although timid when she first arrived in her foster home, she has made great progress. She is very affectionate and very much enjoys spending time with her person. She seems to prefer women and is a bit fearful of men. <br/><br/>History: Grady was a cherished companion in her previous home for more than 26 years. After the passing of her favorite person, the family recognized they could not provide the attention she deserves and reached out to PEARL to help find her a loving home. She is believed to be about 31 years old.<br/><br/>About the species: Congo African Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) are among the most intelligent companion birds, known for their remarkable ability to mimic speech (if they choose to) and form strong bonds with their caregivers. Native to the forests of West and Central Africa, they are recognized by their soft gray feathers, black beak, and bright red tail. African Greys are considered a “dusty” parrot species because they produce a fine powder down used to maintain their feathers—unlike many New World parrots such as Amazons and macaws—so regular cleaning, good air circulation, and HEPA air purifiers are helpful in the home. With proper care, companion African Greys commonly live 40–60 years, making them a long-term commitment. <br/><br/>Because of their intelligence, activity level, and strong social nature, they benefit from daily interaction, mental stimulation, and opportunities for exercise both inside and outside their enclosure. To promote healthy movement and comfort, PEARL requires adopters to provide a cage that is at least 1.5 times the bird's adult wingspan in width, depth, and height, with larger enclosures always encouraged. This standard is based on the bird's ability to comfortably extend and flap its wings while inside the cage.<br/><br/>Interested in Adopting? Visit PEARL's website to complete an adoption application and register for a Standards of Care class. After completing the class, a PEARL Adoption Counselor will meet with you to learn more about your home and help identify the companion parrot or parrots that may be a good fit for you. Adoption fees vary by species, and adopters are required to provide a PEARL-approved cage appropriate* for the parrot or parrots they adopt.<br/><br/>*NOTE: Our foster families understand the habitat needs of the PEARL parrots in their care, and some parrots may have individual housing considerations beyond the standard cage requirements. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PURCHASING A CAGE BEFORE MEETING WITH A PEARL ADOPTION COUNSELOR. Your counselor will help you select an appropriate cage for the parrot or parrots you hope to welcome into your home.<br/><br/>********************************<br/><br/>Adoption Fee: $400.00<br/><br/> <br/><br/>************************************************************************************************************************<br/><br/>PEARL Parrot Rescue is an all-volunteer and foster-based organization located in Pittsburgh, PA. Our adoption process consists of:<br/><br/>1) Submitting an application;<br/><br/>2) Attending our Standards of Care Class<br/><br/>3) Virtual and In-Person Home Visits<br/><br/>For more information about our classes and adoption process, please visit our website at: www.pearlparrots.com

Grady is a sweet, female, Congo African Grey parrot. She enjoys fresh vegetables and fruit along with her pelleted diet. Although timid when she first arrived in her foster home, she has made great progress. She is very affectionate and very much enjoys spending time with her person. She seems to prefer women and is a bit fearful of men.

History: Grady was a cherished companion in her previous home for more than 26 years. After the passing of her favorite person, the family recognized they could not provide the attention she deserves and reached out to PEARL to help find her a loving home. She is believed to be about 31 years old.

About the species: Congo African Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) are among the most intelligent companion birds, known for their remarkable ability to mimic speech (if they choose to) and form strong bonds with their caregivers. Native to the forests of West and Central Africa, they are recognized by their soft gray feathers, black beak, and bright red tail. African Greys ar

Grady is a sweet, female, Congo African Grey parrot. She enjoys fresh vegetables and fruit along with her pelleted diet. Although timid when she first arrived in her foster home, she has made great progress. She is very affectionate and very much enjoys spending time with her person. She seems to prefer women and is a bit fearful of men.

History: Grady was a cherished companion in her previous home for more than 26 years. After the passing of her favorite person, the family recognized they could not provide the attention she deserves and reached out to PEARL to help find her a loving home. She is believed to be about 31 years old.

About the species: Congo African Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) are among the most intelligent companion birds, known for their remarkable ability to mimic speech (if they choose to) and form strong bonds with their caregivers. Native to the forests of West and Central Africa, they are recognized by their soft gray feathers, black beak, and bright red tail. African Greys are considered a “dusty” parrot species because they produce a fine powder down used to maintain their feathers—unlike many New World parrots such as Amazons and macaws—so regular cleaning, good air circulation, and HEPA air purifiers are helpful in the home. With proper care, companion African Greys commonly live 40–60 years, making them a long-term commitment.

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