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 Greys love to "dunk" their food while they
eat just like in the wild.
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 Greys love to "dunk" their food while they
eat just like in the wild.
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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 LIFE SPAN: African Greys, when properly cared for, typically
live 50 plus years. 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 LIFE SPAN: African Greys, when properly cared for, typically
live 50 plus years. 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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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!
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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