Tracy

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http://companionparrotscarerescue.yolasite.com/

In the UK (Northwest) how much about are people paying for their public liability insurance.We dont have an address yet for our new venture so I cant get a quote, I just want a general idea from anyone already paying it. We are fully aware of all the things we need to do, standards we need to meet, how to register e.c.t. its just this Im struggling to find & I need to include it in my business plan.

I have 2 African Greys 1 FEMALE Congo & 1 Male Timneh. We believed them both to be female but their past owners were wrong. We recieved D.N.A. confirmation that we have one of both. They have been hanging out together for months & really bonded. They have seperate cages but spend their days together.I havent actually seen them mate though they easily have had enough time.

Today my female has laid an egg at the bottom of her sleep cage. I know the egg is possibly fertile but dont know what to do. She hasnt got enough nesting material just paper liner. The father is in his cage going med to get to her & she is sitting the egg. No breeding box, no preperstion due to false D.N.A.

I want to help my birds but dont know what to do, we have never bred & didnt plan too either but if the eggs are fertile I dont want to take away their chance of survival.

Will she be able to raise chicks where she is? Does she need the father with her. Please only people who have real knowledge answer.

I have contacted my vet & am waiting for a call back .

I run a U.K Parrot rescue service & I am looking for caring companion parrot owners worldwide to join my new Yahoo Group. The group aims to give honest, knowledgeable suppot to anyone who cares about the welfare of their bird. You can share your stories, pictures, chat to likeminded people & learn from very experienced owners. I hope the site will offer support with your worries, behaviour problems & anything else you feel you need. I know it isnt easy owning a parrot I have 6 right now. I hope to discuss diet, health, care , training, housing, foraging, talking & any other subject you wish to discuss. This is a brand new group & needs members. Any species of parrot, parakeet owner is welcome, anyone considering getting a parrot is welcome.

the web address is

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Companionparrots/

I know that there are many responsible bird owners devote themselves to their companions. However so many people are looking for answers that can ONLY be given by a vet. I know its expensive but when did medical care for the birds become optional?