How do african grey parrots mate?


 How do african grey parrots mate?, or breeding an african grey parrot can be very challenging that is why after some research I have come up with a guidelines to assist you when breeding the african grey parrot.

1. Firstly, you will want to select a pair of your choice. It is important to be very conscious about the pair you are picking and you should make sure that both pairs are free from any infections as these infections can also be passed down to the young chick.  

2. It is very difficult to distinguish the sex of a male african grey parrot from a female parrot. DNA Sexing and surgical sexing is the best option to be able to determine the sex of the parrot. Knowing the sex  will save you from getting two birds of the same sex and will also save you from time wastage. 

3. Set up a well structured and secured breeding cage in a very quiet environment, some breeders recommend an L-shaped nesting box. The nest should be two feeds high and also two feeds deep. 

4. The african grey parrot can lay about four to five eggs with an incubation period of 28 to 30 days

5. After the eggs have been hatched,  both parents provide food for the little african grey parrot until he is strong enough to start providing for himself.

Caring and Feeding the african grey parrot



Caring for an african grey parrot can be really challenging if it is your first time with these bird specie. Always make sure to provide your parrot with regular shower, enough drinking water and some play toys to entertain herself with. African grey parrots feed on pellets, fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds and sometimes insects. Always make sure to provide the african grey parrot with a healthy balance diet plan to keep your bird in good condition. 

Where to purchase your first african grey parrot?

You can buy the african grey parrot for sale from any local breeder if the have one, visit the aviary store or better still you can contact grey home for social and intelligent Congo african grey parrot for sale

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