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Personality

Strangely enough for a bird who tends to have such a big tendency to be fearful and neurotic, the African Grey possesses the most stable temperament in the psittacide world.  As much as he can prove to be rather unruly when he is young, further down the line when he reaches maturity hiss temperament becomes calm and thoughtful. In contrast to other parrots, the Grey does not have the inclination to change his personality or behavior during the mating season, which is in my opinion a very big point in his favor.

In that respect you’ll alos be glad to learn about the African Grey’s mating call, or rather the lack thereof. In fact, this parrot does not really have a recognizable mating call per se, which is good news for the heat of spring – when hormones are raging and most parrots are screaming. However sound-wise they can still drive you crazy: African Greys can make their imitation of the microwave oven beep or other electrical appliance every bit as maddening as a repetitive mating call!

Even though they are less popular, Timneh African parrots have a less sullen character than their Congo cousins. They tend to be less nervous and more rebellious, and also more inclined to do silly things to attract their audience’s attention or simply to have fun.

Behavior

The more intelligent an animal is, the more he is at risk of developing behavioral problems, and as you know, the African Grey is extremely intelligent! For example, only attention-hungry Cockatoos engage in more severe feather plucking than Greys do, so their sensitivity has to be taken into account to avoid similar excesses.

Due largely to his sensitive nature and to his impressive intelligence, the African Grey can react in a very negative way to a clumsy educator or to a coercing training session. This is why training African Greys should never imply forcing them to do what they do not want to, otherwise it is practically certain they will develop a phobic behavior.

Greys only learn through positive reinforcement, therefore educating a Grey should draw more from child pedagogy than from dog training principles.

Socialization

Socialization is a very important consideration when rehoming an African Grey parrot.

In your first days with an African Grey, he will start to weave a very strong link with his perceived partner (be it another bird or a human) and will become totally devoted to him or her. He can become possessive with the latter and aggressive towards their entourage, and even be jealous of his favorite human so much that he will reject all the other members of the family, including other pets.

A good socialization can prevent that problem. Greys are the most gregarious of all parrots and need to feel accepted as full members of their social group (or human family). On the contrary, lack of socialization in his early days could turn your feathered friend into a neurotic adult parrot.

In a word, even if you try to socialize your bird as much as you can (and you should), remember that as they are distrusting, shy and anxious by nature, Greys will not very sociable towards strangers, and in general will not get along with children.

The bottom line

In contrast to what is often heard, the African Grey is a very affectionate bird. In his early childhood, when your Grey has not yet developed a high level of mistrust, it is necessary to handle him often and to let him live safe “adventures”, like seeing different places in the house, or meeting different people and realizing they’re not a threat. Teaching him early on that biting is not a means to communicate will also help. After this stage, your Grey will become a lot more ready to accept new humans and new objects in his familiar environment.

Yahoo Answers:

Question by Bbro55: How can I teach my African Grey Parrot not to drop seeds that I hand feed to him?
I am trying to teach my african grey parrot to eat the foods that I give to him by hand. But every time I give him like, an almond for example, he takes it from me and rubs his tongue along it, then just drops it. Actually, now he just takes it and drops it without doing anything else. Does anybody have a solution of how I can fix this? (Nothing related to starving him please)
thanks for the advice

Best answer:

Answer by M2MM
Greys are very intelligent, and I believe yours is saying “no, thank you.” Put his food in a bowl, but not too much at one time, and leave him to it. He will feed himself. If you are trying to get him interested in a treat, find a treat he really likes (usually the first thing eaten) and withhold it for his treat. Keep in mind, when he’s not hungry, even his favourite treat won’t interest him.

My Grey only drop nuts that I hand him when he’s not interested, otherwise he “hoovers” them up.

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How To Care For Cockatoos

Cockatoos are fascinating birds and will, with the right care, make delightful companions. They are of the order Psittaciformes family Ka-katoeinae. Their range is confined to Australasia, as far East as the Solomon Is., North to the Philippines, and West to the Celebes and Lombok.

Cockatoo

Most Cockatoos are white, although some are gray, brown or black. All but a few have a crest. They represent an advance in the evolution of Parrots, and are seemingly more intelligent. Some species make good talkers when tame and taught young; although in this respect they don’t equal the Hill Mynah, African Grey and large Amazon Parrots. They learn tricks more readily than these other birds. The all white and rosy white species of Cockatoos are about 15 in number.
Cockatoos have feathers which other birds don’t have. These are fine, waxy filaments on the body and under the wings, which break into a fine waxy powder when this bird preens itself. This is what aids it to retain the snow-white plumage which is so much admired, as this powder is thus distributed throughout its feathers. It appears also that this waxy powder makes their feathers water repellent. If out in the rain, it is usually the feathers of the tail and wing tips only that get wet.
Cockatoos, especially the larger ones such as the Greater Sulphur Crested, live to a more venerable age than even the proverbially long-lived Parrot. They may reach 100 years, which makes it the longest lived of birds. Naturally this depends on the good general care it receives. These are mostly large birds suitable for large enclosures in bird collections. The smaller ones make nice house pets and are very exotic-looking.
Cockatoos do better on stands or large cages than when confined in a small cage. An outdoor aviary with shelter and flight is better yet. If kept in a cage in the house, their cage should be 4 feet long, and 3 feet wide, by 3 feet high. A stand with the ends of the perch metal-covered would take up less room.
Incidentally, these birds may be acclimatized outdoors the year round, being thickly feathered. If kept on a stand, or in a cage or aviary, supply them with a block of wood or a branch of a non-poisonous tree to keep them occupied and to exercise their strong bills on. This will also help prevent the bad habit of feather plucking.
BREEDING
These beautiful birds are well worth breeding. The dimensions of their enclosure should be 30 feet long, by 8 feet high, by 8 feet wide. Perches should be large, and placed only at either end of the enclosure to compel flight, as these birds are as lazy as Parrots in that respect. Both sexes usually share in incubation. A suitable nest easy to obtain would be a large barrel.
Cut a hole in the top of it just large enough for them to enter, and inside the barrel from the hole to the bottom, place a strip of 1 inch wire mesh netting. The barrel bottom should be concave in the center, to prevent the eggs rolling to the sides. To accomplish this, put in a layer of twigs, or wood chips or a section of turf upside-down making a hollow. A large branch should be attached to or near the nest box.
Two to three eggs form the clutch, and the incubation period lasts about a month depending on size of bird and species. The young remain in the nest about two months. When breeding, the parents should have solitude, and be disturbed as little as possible.

It would be a proud day for you to have succeeded in breeding a Cockatoo.

Yahoo Answers:

Question by Katya: parrot fever? plz help?
I got a budgie sometime in the middle of last month. in the beginning of may, there have been some weird things happening to us. my little brother’s cheeks turned bright pink, and he has a rash all over his body. my sister got a rash yesterday. my mom got it today. i dont have a rash, but i had slightly more-than-usually-pink cheeks sometime last week, and a fever, chills, and now my body is aching like crazy (no, its not just that i’m lazy). Could this be the parrot fever (pisttacosis)?

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Answer by MamaSmurf
No, but you could have an allergy to the bird. I think you all need to talk to the doctor.
Parrot fever is a problem in the digestive tract of a bird. It can be passed to humans, but this is rare. Usually the human symptoms are flu or cold like and can be treated with antibiotics. Please read my profile

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• With two separate units each cage features one breeder box door and two stainless steel bowls to make caring for your bird a simple task.
• Two slide-out trays and a slide-out grate ease the job of cleaning.
• Each cage’s main door has three locks.
• Customize your bird cage in a variety of non-toxic bird-safe colors.
• This cage has four millimeter bar size and one-inch bar spacing.
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My Cockatiel’s Bird Cage made out of K’NEX. He is not as mobile as he used to be and his large cage he used to live in was presenting problems for him to get to his food and water. I built him this smaller cage out of K’NEX so he has easier access to his food and water.

Parrot Cages: All I Want is a Cage Somewhere

Parrot Cages

Just as parrots come in many sizes, parrot cages vary from small to large. They come in rectangles and cylinders, plain and fancy. Parrot cages can be difficult to purchase, and the savvy buyer will do research before attempting to do so. Four of the factors to be considered are given here, but you will want to discuss your final purchase with a knowledgeable dealer.

1. Parrot Breed and Size

The breed and size of your parrot figure strongly in the consideration of available parrot cages.

Large birds need sufficient space to stretch big wings, climb around, and enjoy healthy exercise. Large parrot cages are needed for parrots in the size range of African Grey Parrots, Amazons, Cockatoos, and Macaws. Large parrot cages should be made of steel or metal, and have a bar spacing of one or more inches. Any smaller spacing in large parrot cages will permit your parrot to get caught and injure itself.

Medium parrot cages are good for medium size parrots such as Caiques, Cockatiels, Conures, and Senegals. Medium parrot cages should have steel or metal bars spaced 1/2 to 5/8 inch apart. Parrot cages with larger or smaller bar spacing may allow your bird to be injured.

If you have a small parrot such as a Budgerigar (Budgie), Lovebird, or Parrotlet, you will need to look at small parrot cages. Small parrot cages also should be of steel or metal, since all parrots love to chew. Bar spacing should be 1/2 inch or less in small parrot cages.

2. Configuration

The configuration of parrot cages is the size and shape. Since parrots like to climb and fly, parrot cages need to be tall. Even the most basic, small parrot cages should be at least 7-8 inches taller than their width and depth. Dome tops are functional as well as attractive in parrot cages. The parrot will amuse itself climbing across the dome. Wide cages are important for larger parrots, as they will need to fly back and forth. While some parrot cages are built to resemble castles or Victorian homes, complete with turrets, one must be sure the décor does not involve sharp edges or small corners where a parrot can injure feet or beak.

3. Accessories

Accessories can go a long way toward making parrot cages “loverly” in the parrot’s thinking. Stands raise parrot cages to a higher level, allowing the bird to see more, and feel more a part of the “flock” in your home. Stands also give owners better access to their parrots. For parrots that crave more attention, parrot cages on wheeled stands can be moved from room to room.

Parrot cages can also be topped with exercise areas, providing entertainment and exercise when the parrot is out for play. Swings, ladders, toys, steps, and more can be included in playgrounds.

The feeder cups in parrot cages should be easily accessible, and should be made of steel, ceramic, or reinforced plastic. Parrots will chew on the cups as part of their exercise, and can readily destroy other materials.

Parrot cages require at least three different perches, each made of a different material. Rope, hardwood, and cement are three possibilities. Proper perches are important to the health of your parrot’s feet.

Cage covers are important additions to parrot cages, allowing your bird to get the right dark and light cycle to get sufficient rest.

4. Toys

Finally, all parrot cages will need convenient places to attach toys – and entertaining toys to be attached. Like parrot cages, parrot toys come in different sizes and materials to suit the breed of parrot. Parrot toys do not have to be elaborate. Toys may entertain, and may stimulate your bird intellectually, but their main purpose is to help parrots use the actions they would use in the wild. Toys help them “hunt” food, hide in the “leaves” of a tree, and exercise their beaks to keep them strong.

Toys in parrot cages can be for their feet, giving them foot exercise that helps them maintain dexterity. Toys may be filled with food that parrots must retrieve, chewing away obstacles as they would in the wild. Small mirrors in parrot cages allow the birds to converse with “friends” in the same tree.

Learn as much as you can about your parrot breed, and ask for appropriate toys that will meet the bird’s varied needs.

Conclusion: Parrot cages are a big investment. Be sure you shop carefully.

By: Anna Hart

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Question by MS: Does anyone have a large parrot cage, macaw size?
I am looking for a large parrot cage preferably with a playtop to house a large macaw. Cage needs to be approx. 40-50 inches tall, at least 26 inches deep and 30-40 inches wide. Looking for a cage in the Central/Western Massachusetts or Hartford, CT area, but I will travel a bit further if need be. I will pick it up and pay you a fair price.

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Ideal for:

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A variety of perches for exercise separate feeder bowls and an arched cage top all create a feeling of spaciousness and a place to play.

• This cage also features 3 feeder doors and 1 breeder door.
• When it comes time for maintenance you’ll love this cage too.
• A large main cage door makes it simple to reach inside the cage to change water or add food.
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The Hacienda Dometop Bird Cage is a very large cage designed for housing large macaws cockatoos or even multiple birds. There are two nest box doors for breeding.

• For your feathered friends this cage includes two 34-inch perches made of Bakau hardwood bird-proof door lock and ample interior space.
• There is also convenient and safe outside access to the stainless steel food bowls through two solid swing-open doors so you never have to reach into the cage.
• With a 60-inch dometop height this bird cage will keep even large birds comfortable and happy.
• Total height of the cage with the dometop and base is 70 inches.
• The distance from the top of the food bowls to the bottom of the cage is 31 inches providing plenty of room for even the longest of tails.

For the bird-lover this cage has features designed to make caring for your bird fun and easy. Simple assembly (no nuts bolts or screws required) ensures that you’ll be enjoying the Hacienda Dometop in no time at all. This sturdy bird cage has no welds so the cage will not break from bird chewing. Two removable bottom trays make cleaning the cage an easy task.This cage has 1-inch bar spacing and 1/4-inch gauge wire to provide the ultimate safety for your pet. Choose from a variety of powder-coated finish colors to match your style and decor.

Recommended Birds for this Cage include:

Large Macaws Large Cockatoos Toucans and Pairs of Medium to Large Birds

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Maintaining the cleanliness of your cage is easy with the removable tray and you can get access to your birds through the large main cage door.

• This cage is available in a variety of colors and has one-inch bar spacing.
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What We Like About This Bird Cage

Great for cockatoos macaws and toucans this bird cage has it all. Complete with a natural hardwood interior perch an exterior crossbar perch bird-proof door locks three stainless steel feeding bowls lift-off top and a breeder box this cage comes with all the necessary accessories. It’s crafted from durable powder-coated steel and is available in a variety of colors. Plus it assembles easily without the use of tools. Includes a 6-month manufacturer’s warranty.

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In 1921 Mid-West Metal Products made only one item a Kruse Switch Box Support and over the years began manufacturing millions of wire and sheet metal component parts. By 1960 they were producing training crates for pets. Today Midwest Homes for Pets a division of Mid-West Metal Products produces and markets a variety of pet containment products. These products include dog crates training puppy crates dog kennels cat playpens bird cages vehicle barriers soft-sided carriers grooming tables and much more.

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