Immigrating with an African Grey?

[Jonno2343]

Hey all,
Not too sure if this is the correct place to ask this question, so sorry if it is incorrect.
I am and have been very interested in purchasing an African Grey for a couple of years but the reason I haven't gone ahead with it is the fact that I will be moving from South Africa to Denver, Colorado in about 8 months time.
Now, as far as I know African Greys are a lot cheaper here (around $300 from a breeder) than they are in the States... How would an African Grey acclimatise to the conditions in the States after living in South Africa. Would it cope?
Also, do you have any idea how much it would cost to put it on the plane to the States?
I would like to get the bird as soon as I can as I have a little more time than I used to to spend with the bird but if it will not be comfortable immigrating than I'd rather wait.

Do you guys have any advice with regards to this?

Thanks very much
Jonno

[Lisa B]

Welcome Jonno.
You may wish to wait. Besides the actual cost of him, you will have to have paperwork intact, vet visit, go through importation, airfare, and quarentine.
So the cost may be close by the time you are done. You will be able to find breeders here with prices that vary and also there are alot of greys in need of a good home..... check out www.petfinder.com
Bird/african grey if they ask for a zip code, put in 08005.
last time I was on there, there were 44 greys in need of homes....