Posted by Lynn
on October 14, 2001, 4:07 pm
Help! My husband and I recently purchased a 2 year old African Grey from a classified ad in the local newspaper. We instantly shared a mutual bonding with "Polly", but there is one large problem. The bird frequently utters obscenities, beginning with the letters f and s and 2 or 3 other non-pleasantries. We have two small children, ages 1 1/2 and 3, and our oldest has already started to imitate the bird's foul language. We called the previous owner, who claims ignorance on the bird's knowledge of such bathroom words. He also informed us that "a deal is a deal" and he won't take the bird back. Getting rid of the bird would be a last resort, because the 4 of us really do love him, awful language and all. Is there any way we can break him of this horrible habit? We are beside ourselves! Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thanks. Lynn
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