The African Grey Parrot is one of the most highly intelligent and delightful breeds of bird to own as a pet. Because of their unique and amazing ability to learn hundreds of words and mimic their owners, purchasing African Grey Parrots as pets are growing in popularity. With the proper understanding, care, and love, pet owners can find companionship and lifelong friendship in this brilliant breed.
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), and 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, and 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 and are lighter grey in color, usually have a white masked face, an all black beak, and have a lighter red or sometimes even coral or salmon colored tail feathers. Either sub-species make endearing pets and can easily be trained to mimic, speak, and do various tricks, specifically when hand fed.
When considering the purchase of an African Grey Parrot as a pet, it is important to be aware of its background. Knowing whether it comes from the wild or comes from a breeder is essential. The African Grey Parrot will be easier to train and handle if purchased from a reputable breeder that has integrated hand feeding or hand rearing. Hand rearing is the feeding the baby African Grey Parrot from birth to 10-12 weeks of age while handling them. This will ensure that the African Grey bonds with their human owners and are completely tame. This will give the parrot an easy start to mimic and speech training.
The decision of choosing an African Gray Parrot subspecies for a parrot companion comes mainly down to personal preference. Both subspecies make gentle, loving, lifelong (living between 60-80 years) pets. Proper care, patience, and love are essential to the well being of the African Gray. Because of their high intelligence, the African Grays can become easily stressed and excitable. The African Gray Parrot may begin to behave poorly by chewing, biting, or plucking its feathers, if not properly cared for.
Proper research and understanding the full commitments required in owning an African Gray Parrot is important. Some say that training of and caring for an African Gray Parrot is similar to raising a small child. They can be challenging, demanding, and frustrating to care for at times, but the rewards, entertainment, and love that you will receive back from an African Gray Parrot will well outweigh the cons. Devotion, patience, and love for an African Gray Parrot will enhance the lives of its owners for a lifet
About the Author:
Patrick Dell's a lifelong Parrot Care Enthusiast. For more information on the African Grey Parrot, please visit http://www.myparrotcaresecrets.com
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