Getting to Know your African Grey Parrot by Patrick Dell
One of the most beautiful among the easier species of parrot to keep is the African Grey Parrot. Originating from central Africa they are highly intelligent known for their exceptional talking cognitive ability. African Greys are capable of developing a large vocabulary may be able to communicate well with their owners.
There are two main sub species of the African Grey Parrot breed. Both sub species make excellent pets are considered a medium sized parrot ranging 10 14 inches long live 60 80 years. When choosing a sub species of the African Grey Parrot it really just comes down to personal preference. The first sub species is the Timneh "Tim ney" African Grey Parrot. Timneh Greys are dark charcoal grey in color have dark maroon tails have light or bone colored beaks. They are also considerably smaller than the Congo Grey African Parrot. The Congo Greys are the second sub species are lighter grey in color usually have a white masked face an all black beak have a lighter red or sometimes even coral or salmon colored tail feathers. Either sub species make endearing pets can easily be trained to mimic speak do various tricks specifically when hand fed.
African Grey parrots make great pets because they are very social birds. In the wild they will typically flock together. In the care of an owner an African Grey parrot will adopt this new family into their flock. They have been known to cuddle with their owners. Although they don't like intense physical contact they do enjoy petting head scratching. Experience African Grey owners will not be put off by their bird's strange signs of affections. Regurgitation for a Grey is sign of deep affection. They will also try to "kiss" their owners on the mouth. This is not recommended because the human mouth contains bacteria that is dangerous to birds. It is important for their owners to understand these birds's need for a companion. African Grey who becomes lonely may begin to vocalize excessively pluck their own feathers or they may start to bite. Because of these tendencies African Grey parrots may not be good pets for a family who has children. Their beaks are strong hard. Children may not understand this behavior. These birds also use their beaks almost as another hand; a way to explore the world.
It's also important to note the necessity of keeping the African Grey Parrot in a cage when not training or handling them. Routine is necessary for the health well being safety of your African Grey Parrot. Because of their high intelligence African Grey Parrots are a curious sensitive bird. They will easily pick up bad habits if not kept to a stimulating regimented routine. Handling cuddling training them on a regular basis then putting them their cage when not being handled ensures that your African Grey companion will be happy safe. Watch closely for signs of unhappiness such as feather picking biting or chewing. Noting these changes in this sensitive parrot's behavior will create awareness to the needs of adjusting their routine.
Proper research understanding the full commitments required in owning an African Gray Parrot is important. Some say that training of caring for an African Gray Parrot is similar to raising a small child. They can be challenging demanding frustrating to care for at times but the rewards entertainment love that you will receive back from an African Gray Parrot will well outweigh the cons. Devotion patience love for an African Gray Parrot will
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