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Sierra, my african grey has been such a joy to me. He is a big talker. This morning I gave him a piece of cracker. He held it with his foot to the side, looked at me and said "I don't see no cracker". He is such a clown but always keeps me in stitches with the things he says.

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In response Myra Raney to her Publication

What is his name?

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In response Royal Raven to her Publication

Sierra. I didn't name him, the previous owner did. I've had him since 1992.

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In response Myra Raney to her Publication

How old was he when you got him in '92?

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In response Royal Raven to her Publication

He couldn't have been very old. All he could say was "help". About a year later he started talking in sentences and hasn't stopped learning since.

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In response Myra Raney to her Publication

Apparently, African Grey's are one of the few birds that understand language unlike other birds that just mimic. Since his one word was 'help' it seems you saved him. What a blessing to be able to have a pet that you can truly share your life with.

A teenage girl had him. She hated him. I think she terrorized him. It took me awhile to tame him enough that I could get near him. He still won't let me hold him unless I wrap a towel around him. He hates gloves and ball caps for some reason. They never ever forget.

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In response Myra Raney to her Publication

Poor fellow. What a blessing he has been to you and vice versa.