Hi,
I've just joined the forum, but let it not put your guards up. Your post is from March 2026, so it may not be actual any more. I still thought I'd connect with you.
I have a couple of African Greys, which is why I decided to shoot you a message. However I came here looking for a mate for my Cockatoo that i just got when I noticed your post.
I live in Manitoba, Canada which is not too far from you. I havent dealt with the birds for too long yet, but I believe what you are willing to pay for an African Grey will only attract scammers. Before I bought my first one it was a difficult task - not only in Canada, but also in the USA. I was staying in the US for a few months and I was hoping to bring the bird with me to Canada.
There is a couple of ads on here about African Greys for just $400. But if you ask them to come see the bird first before buying, you'll see it's a scam. A breeder thst I got my birds from fell for a scam too.
Anyways, just be cautious out thwre - if it's advertised for less than 2-4K it's likely a scam. My pair will have chicks sometime soon -they've become very protective and the female is mostly inside the nest. Just saying in case you want to chat about it sometime.
Good luck and take care.
Cheers,
Roman Zilber