African Grey Bird Care

The African Grey parrot is the most popular petbirds.The minimum cage size for African Greys is
parrot kept today. They are extraordinary18 inches long by 18 inches wide by 30 inches tall.
speakers and are also very lovable and sweet.Try to get the largest cage you can. Place the
However, they do require lots of love, patiencecage in a well lit area that is free from any drafts.
and time. Make sure they are the right bird forYou will need to get plenty of toys for your bird
you.The African Grey parrot originates fromso they can get the mental stimulation they
Central Africa. It is medium grey in color and theneed.A good diet is very important for any bird.
feathers on the head have white edging. It alsoSeeds should not be the only thing you feed.
has a bright red tail and a solid black beak.One ofAfrican Greys need a good pellet diet as well as
the things African Greys are most well known forfresh fruits and vegetables. Some fruits and
is how well they speak. Their speech is very clearvegetables that are good for them include
and easy to understand. They can even learnbroccoli, green peas, black eyes peas, brussel
over 2000 words and can mimic any sound!sprouts, banana and cantaloupe.A major problem
However, don't buy an African Grey just for thisthat many African Greys develop is feather
reason. Some of them never speak at all.Africanplucking. This is actually a form of self mutilation.
Greys are extremely intelligent. It is said that theyIt can be caused by many things such as medical
have the intellectual capacity of a five year oldproblems, behavioral problems, or stress. If you
child and are probably the most intelligent of thesee your bird doing this, take him to the vet as
parrot species. Some have even been known tosoon as possible before it becomes really bad.The
understand concepts like color and shape. Thishardest thing about keeping African Greys is the
also makes them very demanding pets. Theyamount of time you must spend with them. Once
require constant attention and many toys to keepyour bird bonds with you, it will not want to be
them busy.African Greys form very strong bondswithout you. Your bird will demand attention from
with their owners and can even respond to ouryou all the time. If this bird doesn't get enough
different emotions. When you are sad, a bondedattention or mental stimulation, it will likely form
African Grey will comfort you. They learn sobehavioral problems. Make sure you aren't going
much from their owners! Once you win the trustto be too busy to spend time with this bird
of an African Grey, they will be your best friend.before you purchase one. This bird is not right for
They are not very outgoing with strangerseveryone.
though. They are very loyal and dedicated