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African Grey Parrots Questions Answered

African Grey are highly regarded by experts and pet owners because African Grey parrots are known for their intelligence.

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African Grey Parrots Questions Answered

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  1. Top Questions about African Grey Parrots Answered The grey parrots from Africa makes amazing pets, but there are still so many questions that are asked by the owners or people who want to keep them as their pets. Here are a few questions that are commonly asked about the grey parrots from Africa –

  2. How many types are there for the grey parrots from Africa – • There are two types of parrots for the African Grey Parrots – the Congo grey and the Timneh grey Parrots. • The Congo grey parrots weighs 435 to 500 grams, measures 13 inches in size and has a red tail. • The Timneh African grey parrot (PsittacuserithacusTimneh) weighs 300 to 375 grams, measures 9 inches in size and has a horn-colored upper mandible and a maroon tail. • According to the owners, the Congo grey parrots are bit moody but the Timneh grey parrots are easy going and friendly.

  3. What should my parrot eat • Your parrot needs a proper balance of nutrients so you need to make sure that you select proper amount of vegetables, grains, fresh fruits, along with a base of formulated foods like pellets. • However, there is a bit difference of lifestyle of a wild grey parrot and a pet.

  4. So as an owner, you might have to make some changes on their diet and duplicate it at some point. • Like you can give the African grey palm oil as the wild ones love drinking palm oil from the roots of African oil palm. • Well, they do and they can. They are among the best talkers and they can mesmerize you with their way of talking.

  5. With regular training sessions, encouragement and patience, your African grey parrot might talk. The exceptions always prove the rule, however, and some African grey parrots will simply mimic sounds and make their own noises.

  6. How can I tell if my African grey is sick It is very important to keep in mind that these African greys are susceptible to a few diseases and you can determine if your African grey is sick by looking at its feather. The feather color of the bird changes when they are suffering from malnutrition, feather picking, liver disease or kidney problem. We suggest you to take it to the vet as soon as possible.

  7. It is very important to keep in mind that these African greys are susceptible to a few diseases and you can determine if your African grey is sick by looking at its feather. The feather color of the bird changes when they are suffering from malnutrition, feather picking, liver disease or kidney problem. We suggest you to take it to the vet as soon as possible.

  8. How can I train my African grey if you are giving them a positive environment and treating them with love and respect, the grey parrots can be quite good learners.

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