The intelligence of an African grey can make a demanding pet, however you must
absolutely be prepared to spend a lot of time with an African grey, to provide social
contact and 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 they are devoted to their owners. They have a reputation as a one-person
bird, 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 several different people. As with any
new person, you will have to give your parrot the chance to become comfortable with
them. A Grey will happily interact with more than one person as long as the effort
is made by each person to spend quality time with them to earn their trust and
companionship.
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 they 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 your grey are being met, which will help avoid those problems.
Parrots 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 with some
beautiful thin white edging. Congo African Greys boast shiny black beaks and
bright red tail feathers, while the Timneh Greys have bone colored mandibles and
tail feathers of deep maroon. I own Red Factor Congo Greys.
Feeding: As with most exotic bird species, a meal consisting of fresh vegetables and
tropical fruits, supplemented with a quality diet such as Hagen Tropimix is best for
all birds including African Greys. Many Greys also enjoy a variety of treats and
snacks such as nuts, boiled eggs, and small bits of cheese. Variety is the key as
with our diets, a small amount is okay but nothing in excess. Breads contain yeast,
so again, limit the amount you give your birds.
A small amount of seed can be fed but keep in mind that seeds have minimal
nutritional value and are mostly fattening with a poor balance so do not provide
only seed as the main part of their diet.
Some African Greys are prone to calcium deficiency and those 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
to prevent bacteria. I don't use water bottles because the greys love to "dunk" their
food while they eat just like in the wild.
Exercise: Adequate amounts of exercise is imperative for good health of a captive
African Grey. Greys should be allowed to spend several hours out of their cages
daily and be provided 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 years.
Their fascinating ability to reason and their talent to clearly mimmick human speech
has helped catapult them to stardom both in research and in the pet trade.
Captive African Greys typically pick up on words and sounds very quickly, with
owners reporting their bird mimics the sound of telephones, microwaves, and even
other pets vocalizations like dogs and cats. African Greys have a reputation for
repeating what they hear, so teach appropriately like you do with a human child!
While the African Grey is perhaps one of the most intelligent parrot species, their
high IQ's mean that they require more time and guidance from their owners, over
some of the smaller birds. Properly cared for Greys bond strongly with their owners
and become affectionate, captivating pets.
Are you ready to take the next step? If so, please e-mail me at Email Me
Thanks for looking and enjoy your pets!
absolutely be prepared to spend a lot of time with an African grey, to provide social
contact and 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 they are devoted to their owners. They have a reputation as a one-person
bird, 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 several different people. As with any
new person, you will have to give your parrot the chance to become comfortable with
them. A Grey will happily interact with more than one person as long as the effort
is made by each person to spend quality time with them to earn their trust and
companionship.
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 they 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 your grey are being met, which will help avoid those problems.
Parrots 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 with some
beautiful thin white edging. Congo African Greys boast shiny black beaks and
bright red tail feathers, while the Timneh Greys have bone colored mandibles and
tail feathers of deep maroon. I own Red Factor Congo Greys.
Feeding: As with most exotic bird species, a meal consisting of fresh vegetables and
tropical fruits, supplemented with a quality diet such as Hagen Tropimix is best for
all birds including African Greys. Many Greys also enjoy a variety of treats and
snacks such as nuts, boiled eggs, and small bits of cheese. Variety is the key as
with our diets, a small amount is okay but nothing in excess. Breads contain yeast,
so again, limit the amount you give your birds.
A small amount of seed can be fed but keep in mind that seeds have minimal
nutritional value and are mostly fattening with a poor balance so do not provide
only seed as the main part of their diet.
Some African Greys are prone to calcium deficiency and those 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
to prevent bacteria. I don't use water bottles because the greys love to "dunk" their
food while they eat just like in the wild.
Exercise: Adequate amounts of exercise is imperative for good health of a captive
African Grey. Greys should be allowed to spend several hours out of their cages
daily and be provided 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 years.
Their fascinating ability to reason and their talent to clearly mimmick human speech
has helped catapult them to stardom both in research and in the pet trade.
Captive African Greys typically pick up on words and sounds very quickly, with
owners reporting their bird mimics the sound of telephones, microwaves, and even
other pets vocalizations like dogs and cats. African Greys have a reputation for
repeating what they hear, so teach appropriately like you do with a human child!
While the African Grey is perhaps one of the most intelligent parrot species, their
high IQ's mean that they require more time and guidance from their owners, over
some of the smaller birds. Properly cared for Greys bond strongly with their owners
and become affectionate, captivating pets.
Are you ready to take the next step? If so, please e-mail me at Email Me
Thanks for looking and enjoy your pets!
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| AFRICAN GREY ARCADE |
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 medium to Large bird and an adequate living space must be provided.
Purchase the biggest cage you can 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, individual Greys that live past that age.
Temperament: African Greys are extremely intelligent birds, a fact which becomes
evident upon observing their behavior. Many grow to be extremely sweet and
affectionate toward their owners and are known for being rather socialable. A bored
or neglected African Grey will not be a very happy bird, and they will not hesitate
to air their grievances - given the opportunity.
Origin: Africa
Size: Approximately 12 to 13 inches from beak to tail. The African Grey is
considered a medium to Large bird and an adequate living space must be provided.
Purchase the biggest cage you can 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, individual Greys that live past that age.
Temperament: African Greys are extremely intelligent birds, a fact which becomes
evident upon observing their behavior. Many grow to be extremely sweet and
affectionate toward their owners and are known for being rather socialable. A bored
or neglected African Grey will not be a very happy bird, and they will not hesitate
to air their grievances - given the opportunity.
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