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. Please CLICK HERE.
Thanks for looking and enjoy your pets!
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. Please CLICK HERE.
Thanks for looking and enjoy your pets!
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| AFRICAN CONGO GREY SUITE |
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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