Need To Know About Keeping grey parrot as a pet?

September 11th, 2009 | by Adrian |
Well this is first time i will be keeping a grey parrot as a pet . I will bring young parrot.So i am confused which type of grey parrot is good and what should i bring first for my parrot the cage or the stand with round try at the bottom and what should i feed the young parrot .thank you

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  1. 8 Responses to “Need To Know About Keeping grey parrot as a pet?”

  2. By SC on Sep 11, 2009 | Reply

    To my knowledge, there are only two types of grey which are very similar. I can say that i would opt for a cage because it offers more climbing room for the parrot and make sure to provide lots of toys. The biggest thing i can say about greys is to NOT say anything (even one time) that you don’t want the bird to repeat. My bird, adopted from another person had lots of ‘colorful’ phrases that were not appropriate in mixed company!

  3. By Stephanie on Sep 13, 2009 | Reply

    When I bought my African Grey Timneh (the smaller version of a congo with a maroon tail rather than a bright red tail.. and wider vocabulary) he came with a macaw size cage.. which is best because they’re active birds.. provide him with lots of toys to swing on, but nothing they can get their feet caught. The “cotton candy” toy is a favorite amongst birds and anything they can shred… don’t give them cardboard or newspaper to shread. Fold white printing paper into 8ths and give that to him, but introduce it. they’re very skiddish. Also provide your new parrot with plenty of fresh water and dried papaya… they love it! Roudybush is a great ingrediant to feed as well as safflower seeds (the white seeds) dry red chili (they like intense heat) dry cork screw pasta (remember they can see color so colorful stuff is best) stay away from a lot of sunflower seeds.. they’re very fattening. Provide your baby bird with a couple of grapes, carrots (if he likes them) apples (the greenish yellow ones.. not granny smiths) and prepared bird mix. the more they have to tear up the less aggressive they’ll be toward your fingers. =) if he’s anything like my bird he’ll love mashed potatos. but easy on the salt [try to avoid a lot of saltine crackers, butters, salts- they can cause serious health issues and death]. stay away from a lot of berries, avacados, chocolate, and milk products such as cheese. an african greys tract system is very delicate. if you have any questions go ahead and email me!

  4. By isaiah on Sep 15, 2009 | Reply

    where can i get a good parrot cage for my upcoming grey. i want one with solid construction

  5. By KitKat on Sep 16, 2009 | Reply

    I would start with an easier bird myself or at least read up all you can on the kind of parrot you want to get. Parrots are not for everyone.

  6. By snapacookie on Sep 19, 2009 | Reply

    Please do a little more research , such as reading some books on different types of birds before you accept a parrot as a pet. African Greys ,as all birds , are not as easy to care for as most people think, Your parrot needs a cage first, I don’t know how young your parrot is. sunflower seeds,any vegetable, pretzels,water,peanut butter, crackers(of course) , good luck.

  7. By Angie C on Sep 22, 2009 | Reply

    I dont think any parrot makes a good first bird. Rather start with a cockatiel or budgie/parrakeet they are just as fun. Larger parrots are like having permanent 2 year olds that throw temper tantrums forever. Without adequate bird knowledge a parrot and you will just end up not getting along. A grey parrot is never a good childrens bird. It would not be good to have the bird and his keeper going through puberty together. Conures or quaker/monk parrots make good pets for teenagers. A grey also has a lifespan of about 80 years. A cage is a must when your bird is left unattended. You will need a stand also for the bird to have outside the cage time with supervision.

  8. By p_snickerdoodle@sbcglobal.net on Sep 23, 2009 | Reply

    African grey parrots are not the best birds for a first time owner. they are very nervous and prone to feather picking habits. i suggest maybe a budgie or cockatiel first. the cage should be as big as you can afford. keep plenty of toys and perches in there. there should bet several kinds and diameters of perches. be sure to put a rope perch, a natural wood one (like manzanita) and fewer dowel ones. feed your bird a pelleted diet, with less seed and plenty of fresh fruits and veggies (but no avacado, onion, alcohol, sugar or dairy) give him plenty of attention and “out time” you should also take him to an avian certified vet (find one near you here: ) and subscribe to BIRD TALK, a great magazine about pet bird care. it’s really helpful! hope this helps and good luck!

  9. By missywst on Sep 26, 2009 | Reply

    i have the timneh, which is alitlle smaller and i also have a congo. both are great pets. the congo is more a nervous bird that my timneh and he does not talk when i have people over but, my timneh talkes whenever he wants too. you should get him a cage first because he will need a place to feel secure when you bring him home. try and feed your grey what he was being fed at the place you got him from then you can start mixing his food if you want to get him on a different type of food. all my birds eat a variety of foods, but try and give him fresh food everyday. greys are picky eater so start with fresh food as soon as you get him home.

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