Parakeets make great companions, but if you want a talker I would suggest buying a larger bird like an African Grey or a Cockatoo. Parakeets are very beautiful too however and they are easier to take care of. You can buy a nice little cage for them but make sure not to put the bird […]
Tag Archives: African Grey
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Apr
Apr
Owning an African Grey Parrot is a lifetime commitment. The lifespan of an African Grey Parrot is upwards of 60 years. With proper diet and good health, your bird will be part of your last will and testament. When you purchase a pet with a long lifespan, you should be sure that you are […]
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Feb
Feb
African Gray Parrots are among the most prolific talkers of all pet birds. These birds will start talking at about one year of age. This rule is not carved in stone, so that some people start talking first, and some later. Grays learn to speak easily and have an easy understanding equivalent to that […]
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May
May
The decision of whether to clip your African Grey’s wings is not one you should make lightly. There are many things that you need to consider first, in order to insure your bird’s safety and well-being. The inability to fly could potentially put your bird in danger, and you may run the risk of […]
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Apr
Apr
Many people do not even know that there are two species of African Gray parrots – Timneh and Congo. They are similar in appearance and behavior, but there are very few differences between them. Appearance Congo Gray (CAG) parrots are larger than their cousins, the Timneh (TAG), and generally lighter in color. The main feature […]
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Jun
Jun
For every page Googled about some celebrity or another, there are hundreds of pages listing variations of the “Ten Hottest” performers on the entertainment scene. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been making headlines even before they became “Brangelina.” And for as long as there has been a Hollywood, there has been the requisite It-Girl, […]
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Jan
Jan
Alex the Talking Parrot has made headlines in the birding community over the years. Made a famous researcher by his owner Irene Pepperberg, PhD., Alex was found dead on Sept. 6, 2007, at the age of 31. A talking parrot was found at the bottom of his cage. Alex had a physical-appearance”>physical 2 weeks ago […]
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Nov
Nov
This article is for people who are considering purchasing their first bird or for people who are new to bird keeping. There is quite a great deal to learn about the proper care of birds and even those of us who have kept birds for years continue to learn new things. There is so much […]
There are several types of large parrots available as pets, each with distinctive traits. Which kind you choose is a matter of personal preference, but you should take into consideration suitability and lifestyle before making a purchase. Any parrot you buy will be expensive and may live for decades, so this is not a casual […]
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An African Grey Parrot can be a wonderful pet that will entertain you endlessly with its extensive vocabulary and amazing sense of fun. Keeping a parrot as a pet is a life-long commitment and requires devotion and dedication from you. An African Grey can live approximately 60 years when fed the right diet. A bird […]