The intelligence of an African grey can male a demanding pet, however you must absolutely
be prepared to spend a lot of time with an African grey, providing social contact as well as
mental stimulation. Greys need a lot of attention and patience, along with a good deal of
guidance to acceptable behavior.
African greys tend to be quite cautious with new situations and new people, although
devoted to their owners. They have a reputation as one-person birds, but that is largely
because often only one person in a household spends enough time with a grey to really form
a close bond. Make an effort to socialize your Grey with a several different people, although
you will have to give your parrot the chance to become comfortable with any new person.
A Grey will happily interact with more than one person as long as the effort is made by
each person to spend enough time to earn the trust and companionship of the bird.
Greys, like other parrots can bite, especially if they feel threatened in any way. However,
the trust of an African grey must be earned through patience and respect. They are also
perceptive to the moods of the people around them, so they should be approached with a
calm and relaxed demeanor, or the bird may become agitated or excited. Also, a bored or
stressed parrot is more likely to exhibit behavioral problems including biting, so make sure
the emotional, mental, and physical needs of the bird are being met, which will certainly
help avoid those problems.
Parrots, including greys, will sometimes resort to feather picking for a variety of physical
and physiological reasons if their emotional needs are not being met or if they are
stressed. It should be noted that any bird that is plucking its feathers, should undergo a
thorough check up with an avian veterinarian to rule out a physical cause first.
Colors: The African Grey, true to it's name, sports mostly grey feathers, some with a
beautiful thin white edging. Congo African Greys boast shiny black beaks and bright red
tail feathers, while the Tinmeh Greys have bone colored mandibles and tailfeathers of deep
maroon. The ones I own are known as "Red Factor Congo Greys"
Feeding: As with most exotic bird species, a meal consisting of fresh vegetables and
tropical fruits, supplemented with a quality pelleted diet such as Roudybush is best for the
African Grey. Many Greys also enjoy a variety of treats and snacks such a seeds, nuts, eggs,
and small bits of cheese. Variety is the key here. Stay away from store bought breads as
they contain yeast.
Pelletted diets should form the foundation of the diet, but should be supplemented with a
variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as grains and proteins. A small amount of
seed mix can be fed as well, keeping in mind that seeds have some nutritional value and
place in the diet but are largely fattening and poorly balanced and should never be the
main part of the diet.
Some African greys are prone to calcium deficiency, so calcium levels should be monitored
yearly. Calcium supplements should not be used except under the advice of a veterinarian,
but it is beneficial to feed a variety of calcium rich foods such as leafy green vegetables
such as kale, mustard greens, Swiss chard, spinach etc.
Fresh water should be available at all times. Food and water dishes must be washed daily.
Exercise: Adequate amounts of exercise are imperative to the good health of a captive
African Grey. Pet Greys should be allowed to spend a minimum of one to two hours out of
their cages daily, and should be provided with plenty of bird safe chew toys to facilitate
exercising their powerful mandibles.
African Greys as Pets: African Grey parrots have been kept as pets for many thousands
of years. Their fascinating ability to reason and talent for clearly mimicking human speech
has helped catapult them to stardom both in the field of research and in the pet trade.
Captive African Greys typically pick up on words and sounds very quickly, with owners
reporting birds that mimic the sounds of telephones, microwaves, and even other pets like
dogs and cats. African Greys have a reputation for repeating what they hear, so many Grey
owners are careful what they say around their pets!
While the African Grey is perhaps one of the most intelligent parrot species, their high
IQ's mean that they require more time from their owners other than some of the smaller
birds. They thrive when they are put on meticulous schedules. Properly cared for Greys
often bond strongly to their owners, and become affectionate and captivating pets.
Are you ready to get one now after educating yourself some more? If so, please e-mail me
and I will put you on my waiting list. Please To get on the wait list.
Thanks for looking and enjoy your pets!
be prepared to spend a lot of time with an African grey, providing social contact as well as
mental stimulation. Greys need a lot of attention and patience, along with a good deal of
guidance to acceptable behavior.
African greys tend to be quite cautious with new situations and new people, although
devoted to their owners. They have a reputation as one-person birds, but that is largely
because often only one person in a household spends enough time with a grey to really form
a close bond. Make an effort to socialize your Grey with a several different people, although
you will have to give your parrot the chance to become comfortable with any new person.
A Grey will happily interact with more than one person as long as the effort is made by
each person to spend enough time to earn the trust and companionship of the bird.
Greys, like other parrots can bite, especially if they feel threatened in any way. However,
the trust of an African grey must be earned through patience and respect. They are also
perceptive to the moods of the people around them, so they should be approached with a
calm and relaxed demeanor, or the bird may become agitated or excited. Also, a bored or
stressed parrot is more likely to exhibit behavioral problems including biting, so make sure
the emotional, mental, and physical needs of the bird are being met, which will certainly
help avoid those problems.
Parrots, including greys, will sometimes resort to feather picking for a variety of physical
and physiological reasons if their emotional needs are not being met or if they are
stressed. It should be noted that any bird that is plucking its feathers, should undergo a
thorough check up with an avian veterinarian to rule out a physical cause first.
Colors: The African Grey, true to it's name, sports mostly grey feathers, some with a
beautiful thin white edging. Congo African Greys boast shiny black beaks and bright red
tail feathers, while the Tinmeh Greys have bone colored mandibles and tailfeathers of deep
maroon. The ones I own are known as "Red Factor Congo Greys"
Feeding: As with most exotic bird species, a meal consisting of fresh vegetables and
tropical fruits, supplemented with a quality pelleted diet such as Roudybush is best for the
African Grey. Many Greys also enjoy a variety of treats and snacks such a seeds, nuts, eggs,
and small bits of cheese. Variety is the key here. Stay away from store bought breads as
they contain yeast.
Pelletted diets should form the foundation of the diet, but should be supplemented with a
variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as grains and proteins. A small amount of
seed mix can be fed as well, keeping in mind that seeds have some nutritional value and
place in the diet but are largely fattening and poorly balanced and should never be the
main part of the diet.
Some African greys are prone to calcium deficiency, so calcium levels should be monitored
yearly. Calcium supplements should not be used except under the advice of a veterinarian,
but it is beneficial to feed a variety of calcium rich foods such as leafy green vegetables
such as kale, mustard greens, Swiss chard, spinach etc.
Fresh water should be available at all times. Food and water dishes must be washed daily.
Exercise: Adequate amounts of exercise are imperative to the good health of a captive
African Grey. Pet Greys should be allowed to spend a minimum of one to two hours out of
their cages daily, and should be provided with plenty of bird safe chew toys to facilitate
exercising their powerful mandibles.
African Greys as Pets: African Grey parrots have been kept as pets for many thousands
of years. Their fascinating ability to reason and talent for clearly mimicking human speech
has helped catapult them to stardom both in the field of research and in the pet trade.
Captive African Greys typically pick up on words and sounds very quickly, with owners
reporting birds that mimic the sounds of telephones, microwaves, and even other pets like
dogs and cats. African Greys have a reputation for repeating what they hear, so many Grey
owners are careful what they say around their pets!
While the African Grey is perhaps one of the most intelligent parrot species, their high
IQ's mean that they require more time from their owners other than some of the smaller
birds. They thrive when they are put on meticulous schedules. Properly cared for Greys
often bond strongly to their owners, and become affectionate and captivating pets.
Are you ready to get one now after educating yourself some more? If so, please e-mail me
and I will put you on my waiting list. Please To get on the wait list.
Thanks for looking and enjoy your pets!
Common Names: African Grey Parrot, Congo African Grey, CAG
Origin: Africa
Size: Approximately 12 to 13 inches from beak to tail. The African Grey is considered a
Large bird and must be provided adequate living space. Purchase the biggest cage you can
afford, and one that is at least 36" x 36" at minimum.
Average Lifespan: African Greys, when properly cared for, typically live to be around age
50. There are, however, individualGreys that live long past this time.
Temperament: African Greys are extremely intelligent birds, and a fact which becomes
evident upon observing their behavior. Many grow to be extremely sweet and affectionate
toward their owners, and the species is known for being rather sociable. A bored or
neglected African Grey will not be a very happy bird, and will not hesitate to air their
grievances when given the opportunity.
Origin: Africa
Size: Approximately 12 to 13 inches from beak to tail. The African Grey is considered a
Large bird and must be provided adequate living space. Purchase the biggest cage you can
afford, and one that is at least 36" x 36" at minimum.
Average Lifespan: African Greys, when properly cared for, typically live to be around age
50. There are, however, individualGreys that live long past this time.
Temperament: African Greys are extremely intelligent birds, and a fact which becomes
evident upon observing their behavior. Many grow to be extremely sweet and affectionate
toward their owners, and the species is known for being rather sociable. A bored or
neglected African Grey will not be a very happy bird, and will not hesitate to air their
grievances when given the opportunity.
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