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Hello all? I am considerin buyin an African Grey but not sure which to get. Have been told that Timneh's are more hardy than Congo's, bearing in mind that I have 2 kids and 2 cats. Would appreciate anyone's advice. Thanks Jo xxx P.S Does anyone know of any reputable breeders of both in the midlands, UK? |
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Hi again,
I like the congo and that is what I have. I have found
the Timmeh's are more High strung. I do believe that they both talk
about the same. I think the congo would be better with the kids.
This is me, and others will say different. I love them both!
Sheri
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Hello all? I am considerin buyin an African Grey but not
sure which to get. Have been told that Timneh's are more hardy
than Congo's, bearing in mind that I have 2 kids and 2 cats.
Would appreciate anyone's advice. Thanks Jo xxx
P.S Does anyone know of any reputable breeders of both in
the midlands,
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Thanks Sheri - again!!!!! |
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I have both kinds, and I'm not sure about the high strung angle. I think it must be how they were first cared for in my opinion. It could depend on if the bird was force weaned, etc... I am my Timneh's 3rd home and he plucks his feathers. His tempermant is pretty easy going though, and he's a smaret bird. I've had the congo since he was 5 or 6 months old. He came from an excellant breeder, and has a very sweet nature. He does not pluck, but I am also his first owner. It's funny because I've heard just the opposite, that Tags were calmer than Cags. I think both are wonderful birds. Nan |
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I think mostly with me handfeeding both the congo and the Timneh's and
seeing the difference as they grow. I just found with the timmy's that
they were more independent as babies then the Cogo's all our congos talked
before the timmy's. But, just like you nan I have heard that the congos
were more high strung then the timmy's. That wasn't my experience with
them. Which wasn't a long one so don't take what I say to heart lol.
We didn't raise them different as far as weaning ect. It was just
how there were. Now I got a older congo and I have never had a older timmy
so I really don't know how different they would be as they get older.
Everyone is going to have different takes on this, so you need to spend as much
time with the both greys and see what one picks you!
Also not all greys pluck, mine in now in a different home which will make
it the 3rd one till I can get him down here to NC. He is doing wonderful
and the person that is keeping him for me says he is the most wonderful grey, he
snuggles he talks really well and he has helped other greys in the rescue.
He was with his previous owner for 5 yrs and I had him for 6 months before
coming down here to NC. He will be coming down at a later date. He
was never a abused bird, but moving them around sometimes will make them stress
out and pluck. He hasn't done so and I feel lucky that he has a great
person taking care of him.
Sheri
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I have both
kinds, and I'm not sure about the high strung angle. I
think it must be how they were first cared for in my
opinion. It could depend on if the bird was force weaned,
etc...
I am my Timneh's 3rd home and he plucks
his feathers. His tempermant is pretty easy going though, and
he's a smaret bird. I've had the congo since he was 5 or 6
months old. He came from an excellant breeder, and has a very
sweet nature. He does not pluck, but I am also his first
owner.
It's funny because I've heard
just the opposite, that Tags were calmer than Cags. I think
both are wonderful birds.
Nan | |
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Both TAGs and CAGs are wonderful. I did extensive research (internet junkie that I am) and decided on the Timneh. They seem to be better able to cope with being by themselves while their human is at work. Some people think the Congo is better looking, but I think the Timneh has more color as their feathers are a combination of so many differnent shades of grey. Whichever you choose, you will never be sorry that you decided to be the human of a grey |
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We raised Timnehs for years ( over 3000) and found that they are less likely to be a plucker than a Congo. That said, studies from the U of Cal/Davis have shown that the weaning process can have a dramtic effect on the greys behavior later in life. If the bird is allowed to wean at it's own speed v. being weaned on a time frame, Congo's tend to have the same laid back temperment of the Timnehs. |
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I personally do not own a grey but when considering them, I leaned more towards the timneh ... they are smaller (I personally, like another poster stated, liked their coloring alot better than the Congo too.) and from everything I read, had a tendency to have less hangups. Now that is a generalization. Since owning MANY birds and working in a bird dept at a pet store, you learn that birds are just like people. Each are individuals and can be different than night and day within the same species. My suggestion to you .... visit a breeder or reputable pet store frequently and let the bird pick you!!! As funny as it sounds, it happens and you will have a bird that bonds with you and your family quite happily. Smiles! Kristi |
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I have a TAG so am more particial to them. I can tell you that Shadow is not easily frightened by noise and confusion. I think it is all a matter of how they are raised. There are pros and cons of each. |
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Well, I think alot has to do with how you raise them. I personally like the appearance of a CAG over the Timneh, I like the lighter grey, and bright red tail, I also like that they are larger. My breeder suggested letting Gizmo decide when to be weaned. As of last week, he is finally completey weaned, and he'll be 6 months old the Nov. 21st!! I believe this is in relation to feather plucking, and behavior issues. Anyways, so far so good, he's a sweetie, and my 11yr old daughter calls him a "cuddle puddle"..because he likes to cuddle, and he just melts into your chest. Dianne |
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Timneh grey all the way! |
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I've had both and I handfed them myself. I can not really say one was better than the other. Weaning is stressful for any baby bird, but with greys and toos it's extra important that it be done right. I feed any baby for as long as it will except the syringe. The other thing with greys is that they need lots of change in their lives early on. If the regime is to strict then they do not adjust well to change. I don't feed at the exact same time every day, I move cages about and change toys around and most of mine do real well with it. Both the cag and the tag that I had were great birds and as was already suggested, let the bird pick you. Try to find a breeder that is more interested in the babies than than the money. JMO Peggy |
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You didn't ask which might fare better with two cats but that would be my prime concern. |
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before even getting Max i did some reading and decided I want a congo......don't remember the reasons why though  |
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