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The Different Types of African Grey Parrots

African Grey Parrot

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Before you decide to purchase an African Grey parrot as a pet, it is important to know that there are 2 different types of sub-species. They are known as the Congo African Grey – with light grey feathers, deep red tails and black beaks, and the Timneh African Grey, which are smaller in size with a darker charcoal grey color, a darker maroon tail, and a colored horn beak. There is also the lesser known species known as the Ghana African Grey which is similar to the Congo but smaller in size and darker in color and then there is the rare Cameroon African Grey.

These parrots are relatively quiet birds with an average lifespan of 50 to 65 years living on a diet of fruits, nuts and vegetables. It is a good idea to socialize the birds with humans on a regular basis as they tend to be quiet if left alone and thus would only bond with their owners only. When bored, African Greys have the tendency to pluck their own feathers to amuse themselves. In cold climates, this can really affect the bird in keeping themselves warm.

The African Grey parrot is considered the most talented in the parrot family with their ability to mimic human tonality. This is the reason why they are much sought after parrots by bird enthusiasts to keep as pets and also the reason why their prices are much higher than other species of parrots. They are very challenging pets to keep as they don’t like to be petted upon, are also temperamental and may bite hard if stroked. They are lifelong buddies to their owners because of their longevity and it is not uncommon to see these parrots changing hands when their owners give up on them.

African Greys are commonly being bred by breeders for sale due to their high demand. More and more pet owners are finding the joy of keeping these parrots after watching the famous Einstein the talking African Grey parrot and of course, the late Alex as well.

Unlike cats and dogs, it is not a good idea to have African Greys around families with children as these birds bite. Their beaks and claws are sharp and can injure a child, or even older adults. Whatever species of parrot you intend to buy, remember that they require commitment and dedication to upkeep and you need lots and lots of patience nurturing them.

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African Grey Parrot

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The African Parrot Is Intelligent

African Parrots truly are intelligent and charming, just as the title suggests. If you have always enjoyed looking at these birds in the zoo and you have been thinking about getting one, then we are here to help you make your decision. You should take note that there are so many breeders out there, but there are more ways to get the bird other than going to the breeder. For example, you could look in your nearest animal shelter. That’s right, the animal shelter in your area may have an African Parrot, simply because someone did not take care of their responsibility.

If you are instantly drawn to the beauty of this remarkable creature, then you should take note that there is more to this bird than just beauty. Within this article, we are going to be discussing the African Parrot, which is one remarkable bird.

Would you believe it if we told you these parrots try to mimic everything they hear? They try to talk in different noises and sounds, which can be very cute. They even have the mind capacity to put their words together and make sense. There are many good features you know about these birds, but you do not realize the other side until you actually adopt the bird.

While these birds are also cute and intelligent, they are known for having some behavior issues, which is why many people end up getting rid of them. Before you
get your bird, we suggest you looking into those behavior issues and decide if you would be able to take it on. Because these birds are intelligent creatures, they can be on the demanding side and would like to have a lot of social contact.

As you are researching, you will find that these birds need a proper home to live in. They will require a big cage and in many cases, they will want to be outside of the cage.

When you adopt your new family member, you will need to make sure you pay attention to the birds habit and food. The cage should be safe and you should be feeding the parrot a good, healthy diet. You should also have a wide range of toys, a gym, scale and a commercial carrier.

If you are still wondering if the parrot is for you, then chances are you should just leave them alone until you are absolutely sure. When you feel any feelings of being unsure to take on this responsibility, then chances are you are not ready.

With the proper love and care, parrots are known for living anywhere from twenty five to fifty years. Yes, an animal that reaches fifty years old. The truth is, you may have to leave your bird in your will, because they could live for a very long time. The amount of time the bird lives all depends on how you take care of him or her. In the end, if you choose to get a African Parrot, we highly recommend you paying attention to the way you will be caring for the pet before you get him or her.

This is parrot is so cool! He makes the best sound effects and talks up a storm! What an awesome parrot!

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Question by Special Heart: Can African grey parrot and macaw parrot live together in the same cage?
Can African grey parrot and macaw parrot live together in the same cage? We just got a macaw, can they all live together and get along with each other inside and outside the cage?

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if thay don’t fight its fine why ask?

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Einstein Talking African Grey Parrot

African Grey parrots are very intelligent. It has been said that they have an intellect similar to that of dolphins and chimpanzees. African Grey parrots have the ability to mimic up to 2,000 different sounds. They can understand the use of many words they learn, and are known to be the best talking parrots.

African Grey Parrots

, is living proof of this. Einstein has been talking up a storm in a Knoxville, Tennessee zoo. Einstein’s trainer, Stephanie White, says that it is natural for African Grey parrots to enjoy mimicking sounds. Einstein, though, seems exceptionally good at mimicking. White believes Einstein can make more than 200 different sounds, many of which are English words.

“If she hears a sound that she likes, she’ll start to repeat it over and over. Then we’ll put it on cue,” says White.

Is Einstein Male or Female?

African Grey parrots of both sexes look the same, so no one knows whether Einstein is male or female. The zoo’s veterinarians could tell with a blood test, but the zoo has decided not to do it. Einstein lives happily with the name of a great male scientist, and a feminine pronoun.

Einstein – a Talking African Grey’s Bio

Einstein, the talking African Grey parrot, hatched in California in 1987. He did not live in a zoo at first. He lived with a California couple. Not for sale, the Congo African Grey was donated to the Zoo in 1992 at age 5.

When Einstein arrived at the Knoxville Zoo, she soared from unknown African Grey parrot to star status. Einstein was an immediate hit in the zoo’s new Bird Show. Visitors loved the show, which features free-flight, natural behaviors of about 14 birds and a few other animals. However, the African Grey quickly became the star.

Einstein does not stay at the zoo every day. Nor does she limit her vocabulary to words and sounds her trainers want her to learn. One day, the African Grey was riding in a car on the way to a school show-and-tell. Suddenly, she began to sing “Happy Birthday” to her shocked trainers. No one knew when and how she learned the song, but she knew it.

Einstein is not only the star of Knoxville Zoo’s Bird Show. She is also a popular “spokesbird” for the zoo and for Knoxville tourism.

Although Einstein is about 22 years old as I write this (early 2007), she will never behave or understand as a 22-year old human. African Grey parrots have the intellectual capacity of a 5-year old child. Emotionally, they are more like a 2-year old human. Those who live with African Grey parrots are constantly reminded of this.

African Grey – the Right Pet for You?

Einstein, the talking African Grey is amazing. You should be aware, however, that not all African Greys are like Einstein. The Knoxville Zoo has another African Grey parrot named Allie. Allie has learned only a handful of words. Perhaps Allie is shy of talking because Einstein is so good. Perhaps Allie is just not motivated.

Certainly many African Grey parrots do learn to talk. A privately-owned, 10-year old African Grey in Texas – also named Einstein – is credited with knowing 122 words, 94 phrases, and 21 sounds.

If you purchase an African Grey parrot, and patiently work with it, you will probably be able to teach it to talk.

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Tame and talking african grey congo ready to go to good home. only about 6 year old, excellent feather condition. talks and says hello, hello billy, goodnight and bye and speaks many other words. whistles like my home phone and door bells, car alams. laugh like humans. and if you put your lips next to the cage he will come over to you and kiss you and even comes to your hands.excellent bird to keep subscribe comment nd rate

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I’m looking into buying a fertile parrot egg. (An egg or at least young bird so it will have no problem getting used to my family.) The parrots I’m most interested in are African Blue Macaws and African Grey Parrots. Buying from somebody in KS would make things easier. Does anyone know of truly safe sites with eggs/babies for sale? What’s the usual cost?
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12 year old parrot

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Baby is a smart and sassy 12 year old parrot who has stayed with fellow camper Bill for the past nine years of her expected 100 years. Baby is a chatterbox~ she chuckles in a soft woman’s voice, she says curse words (to me in fact, but I missed it – darn it all!), she asks ‘where’d ya go?’, she regularly says to her owner ‘oh bill’.

Bill remarked that she was staying with another owner who had too many birds to give more than the basics of care to, so the move into his care was good for both of them. Since she’s lived with him she enjoys seeking out travel and adventures with him wherever he goes.

Talking Birds

Sometime ago, an African grey parrot was in the news because of his amazing ability to hold intelligent conversation in English. He is reported to have an impressive vocabulary of a little less than 1000 words. Intrigued by this amazing incident, the Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) conducted Spiritual research into various details of the parrot and his talking ability. This research was conducted through the highly advanced extrasensory perception (ESP) ability or sixth sense of SSRF seekers. The following are some of the finds of the spiritual research conducted into this phenomenon.

How are birds able to speak?

As a rule, since the basic intelligence of birds is extremely limited (restricted to fulfilling its basic needs of hunger, sleep, sex, etc.), it is impossible for birds to achieve the feat of talking and acquiring an extensive vocabulary. The ability to speak in birds is because they are either affected or possessed by a ghost (demon, devil, negative energy, etc.) or because the bird is a devolved human being, that is, it was a human being in its past life.

A human being can be devolved to be born into a lower species either because of his own wish or if he has excess of demerits or is cursed by a spiritually evolved person. In fact, Spiritual research has revealed that nowadays 30% of animals are devolved humans.

Why would a spiritually evolved human being wish to take birth in animals or birds?

A spiritually evolved being can opt to take birth in the animal or bird species out of his own free will to pursue his spiritual practice undisturbed by the distractions faced in a human birth. It is possible for spiritually evolved beings to carry on spiritual practice even when in the animal or bird species because 98% of spiritual practice is subtle and internal to the person, i.e. not in terms of any tangible actions. When a spiritually evolved being takes birth in a lower species, ie. as an animal or a bird, it is up to him to also decide when to end that existence.

Why is this parrot able to speak?

In this particular case, the parrot’s ability to speak and to acquire an extensive vocabulary is because he is a devolved human being.

He has not come down of his own free will. Hence, he does not remember his past human birth. He has come down as punishment for his demerits. He was a person at a spiritual level of 30% with intense desire to be the centre of attention. A strong attention seeking habit also results in a demerit as it enhances the ego, which is detrimental for spiritual growth.

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I accidently taught my grandmas parrot to say the f word today and now he won’t stop. help
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LOL! That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day. Try saying something to the bird that sounds “similar” to the F bomb. Luck or maybe Duck? If he learned the F word that fast, he should be able to learn another similar word just as fast.

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African Grey Parrot

The African Grey parrot breeder is today using many exciting and diverse methods to improve the breeding techniques for African greys.  This is encouraging smaller parrot breeders to enter the business with confidence of being successful. However, all parrot breeders need take notice of the behavior experts with regard to the best ways to rear these birds.

Two Major Factors That Need To Be Considered:

The first factor to consider is the understanding of these birds habitat in the wild, also how they interact within the flocks. By taking note of this the African Grey parrot breeder can incorporate these qualities when breeding captive birds, which will bring out the true essence of these birds.

The second factor to take into account the intelligence of the African Grey parrot, which as enabled these birds to thrive and to survive in the wild, making them true survivors. Therefore, it is important for the African Grey parrot breeder to harness and developed these traits within future generations so they will be able to adapt to the changing environment created by man.

It’s also important  to realize how complex and sensitive the personality of these parrots is, in order to preserve this within the birds they are breeding, thereby protecting the characteristics and future generations.

Besides, given the reality that the African Grey parrot is such a enchanting bird that also has a most lovable persona the breed should be fostered in the fullest possible way, and so as well as determining its breeding patterns, it is also essential to discover what correct African Grey parrot care requires.

Consequently, prior to addressing anything else, you should realize at the start that you have to acknowledge what it takes to provide suitable African Grey parrot care. This is most effective accomplished once you have the appropriate knowledge concerning the character and traits of the African Grey and to also realize what it takes to rear and keep it as a pet.

Without doubt, an African Grey parrot breeder also needs to see to it that the correct techniques of breeding are adopted, such as keeping baby parrots in cardboard containers after they have progressed from incubators. These boxes will interfere with the baby’s sight and therefore the breeder should provide it with playthings, and also feed the baby bird with freshly prepared food. These are a small example of the type of techniques a good African Grey parrot breeder should try to abide by in order to see to it that future generations of the breed thrive and develop into stronger and more intelligent African Grey parrots.

This is Zephyr or Zeph, my Congo African Grey parrot, mumbling various phrases, whistling, and talking to my dog, or rather imitating me talking to my dog, boyfriend and rabbit (their nicknames). He is six years old and remembers even his first words. It always amazes me when he blurts out some phrase he used to favor 4 years ago. But they have amazing memories. He responds to body language and situations with language too – so it’s not always about mimicking, but associating proper words with the right situation. With this video, he’s just going through the motions though – he will not speak if I’m in front of him like I said.
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Question by gibson_sg234: What do i do about my African Grey parrot?
We’ve had an african grey parrot for just over a year now and lately he’s gone crazy.He’s screaches really loud whenever someone walks out room,gets down onto the floor and he’s biting the skirting board and any wood he can find.we have put wood in his cage and he does bite that but my family wants to get rid of him now is there anything we can do to stop him doing it.

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Answer by wrey1
Keep him in the cage when unsupervised. When he screeches when anyone leaves the room you have to ignore this behavior so he isnt rewarded. When he is quiet and and you come in the room make sure to praise him for being a good bird.
He is screeching to get your attention, you can not acknowledge this behavior as he will be getting his way.
Make sure he is occupied in his cage with lots of toys that are switched out often.
Maybe it is best to find him a new home as birds are challenging and loud creatures and this behavior usually gets worse with age.

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The Beautiful African Grey Parrot

The African Grey parrot is probably one of the most beautiful and easiest parrots to keep in captivity. They are originally from Central Africa, they are known for the exceptional talking ability and the high intelligence. African Greys generally communicate well with their owners and are capable of developing a large vocabulary.

These birds are medium-sized normally growing to about 10 to 14 inches. African Grey parrots come in two different types. There is a Congo African Grey parrot, which is light Grey and has a red tail. The Timneh African Grey is a darker charcoal Grey with a maroon tail. Generally the males are larger than the females. Male birds and normally 12 to 14 inches in size. Both sexes actually look the same, however, the female Congo African Grey parrot usually has a more slender neck and narrower head.

These parrots require an owner, who will make a long-term commitment to them. It’s not unusual for African Greys to live up to 60 years. Because of their high intelligence, African Greys require an owner that is experienced and who can understand their needs. They need to be stimulated and be in an interactive environment or they will become bored. African Greys definitely need their intellectual needs looked after, otherwise there boredom may turn into behavioral problems.

Since they are so sensitive this can lead to behavioral problems. It seems that even small changes to their daily routine and surroundings can lead to an African Grey parrot becoming cranky and frustrated. In the most part these birds are typically well behaved and great pets, however there can be challenges. Undisciplined African Greys can get into some trouble. They can sometimes bite and chew things. They can quickly pick up behaviors therefore if you unintentionally show them bad habits, it will be just as easy to reinforce good ones.

Because they are very social birds, African Grey parrot’s make fantastic pets. They will typically flock together in the wild. An African Grey parrot living in a home environment will usually adopt the family into their flock. There has been reports of them actually cuddling family members. Even though they don’t always like physical contact they seem to enjoy head scratching and petting. The birds strange signs of affection will not put off an experienced African Grey owner.

African Greys use regurgitation as a deep sign of affection, and will even try to kiss their owners. It is not recommended that you allow the bird to kiss you, because humans mouths contain bacteria that is harmful to the birds. It is also very important the owners really understand the birds need for companionship.

The African Grey parrot has a great personality and human like qualities too. Those of us who are fortunate enough to own one will be able to see an intelligence that not many other animals can equal.

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