In order to produce the best breeding results it is necessary to formulate balanced diets but no research has been done on the feeding value for african grey. African grey parrots are loving, playful, have the intelligence level of up to a fiveyear old with the. Sexual maturity for the african grey parrot is reached at 45 years of age. Its popularity is partly due to its impressive ability to mimic sounds including human speech and these talents have become their downfall, as the global demand for owning this bird as a pet has decimated. However, no african grey parrot captive breeding facility is known to exist in these countries. The ultimate guide to how are african grey parrots to keep. The best way to facilitate this bonding is to allow two unrelated parrots to grow up together in the same enclosure with minimal human contact. African grey parrots are now being bred on a commercial scale in south africa, mainly for the export market. As you know, there are many different types of parrots to choose from. The timneh parrot psittacus timneh once was identified as a subspecies of the grey parrot, but has since been elevated to a full species.
African grey one of the most intelligent birds ever studied, the african grey parrot has an amazing ability to imitate speech. Is your passion for parrots so genuine you are considering breeding these amazing creatures. Once the pair has bonded, they will continue to nest, preen, and live together throughout their long lifespan. Like all parrots, african greys are naturally capable of copying sounds and are some of the best mimics in the bird world. The head and body feathers have slight white edges. We have a variety of australian parakeets of which the pennant and eastern rosellas are the most attractive. A nutritional and financial evaluation of breeding african. Breeding season african grays breed from july to january in their tropical range, reflecting the dry to wet seasons. Nowadays, african grey parrots can easily be successfully bred in captivity and are very commonly kept as companion animals all over the world. Pdf breeding biology of african grey parrot psittacus erithacus in.
For an easy understanding and to create a clear sketch of african grey parrot breeding in your mind, lets divide the procedure into some important steps. African grey diets information about african grey parrots. Grey parrots are amongst the most popular companion birds because of their talking mimicking ability that is endearing to pet owners. Investigate background of captive breeding in country, including previous. African grey parrot breeding i psittacus erithacus. The african grey parrot is among the most traded bird species in the world, particularly in europe, the united states, and the middle east. Because african grey parrots psittacus erithacus have a higher calcium requirement than most parrots, the soft food was and continues to be sprinkled with calcium and if the birds eat seeds also a vitamin complex. Originating from central africa, many african cities now have feral populations.
If you dont find anyone near you, contact the closest one to your location and ask for a referral to trusted, reputable breeder, or locate a bird club and ask for a lead. Grey parrot, breeding, biology, success, nest hollows, cameroon. Around the eye and up to the beak they have white feathers. A size of at least 2 feet wide and 3 feet long is advisable. African grey parrot full profile, history, and care. We breed healthy macaws, cockatoos, grey parrots for sale for over 5 years. Once they reach sexual maturity, they can continue reproducing for. If we talk about natural feed as african grey parrots diet. Anyone with a passing familiarity with birds can instantly recognize a parrot by its sharply curved upper beak topped by a fleshy cere, muscular prehensile tongue, relatively big head and stout body, and distinctive zygodactyl feet with two toes. Currently, most african grey parrot exports originate in the congo basin, according to wwf.
They have an uncanny ability to not only mimic speech, but mimic it in a voice that sounds quite human. Breeding african grey parrots for fun and profit home. We also breed blue and gold macaws, blue fronted amazon, white fronted amazon, orange wing amazon and red lored amazon. African grey parrot breeders in the united states beauty. We are currently using lshaped nests that measure approximately 45 cm 18 in high along the tall end and 20 cm 8 in along the short end, 45 cm 18 in long and 35 cm 14 in deep. African grey parrot african grey parrot for sale parrot. The grey parrot psittacus erithacus, also known as the congo grey parrot, congo african grey parrot or african grey parrot, is an old world parrot in the family psittacidae. Mar 23, 2020 if theyre red, the parrot is a male, and if theyre gray, its a female. Breeding african greys can be a satisfactory and profitable experience when both the birds physical and emotional needs are met.
African grey parrots breeding tips congo african grey. Would you like to continue to enjoy your hobby and turn it into a lucrative sideline. African grey parrot breeders in the united states beauty of. Breeding african greys aka grey parrots beauty of birds.
They adopt the role of being the parrots surrogate parents. Captive breeding of african grey parrots is increasing in south africa, although total annual production during the early 1990s was believed to be in the low 100s. Ive got all the information you need for successful breeding, i have been breeding african grey parrots for over 25 years and made many mistakes on the way, some very costly ones too. Birds that are on pellets and a varied soft food diet are getting all the vitamins and minerals they need unless a bird has low blood calcium. They were kept as companions by the ancient greeks, a custom that was later continued by affluent roman families who kept them in flamboyant cages. What people need to understand the most is, while some parrots may breed only in spring, many parrots will breed all year round thus behavior may change randomly throughout the year and become unpredictable at any time due to breeding hormones. In order to produce the best breeding results it is. May 31, 2011 hi i used to breed a lot of african grey parrots and have just been asked what to feed to get the best results. An article about african grey parrot breeding psittacus erithacus written by well known parrot breeder tony silva. Diet for breeding african greys rob harveys specialist feeds.
To determine effects of these challenges on the bird species, seasonal densities of the grey parrot were determined using line transects in major heterogeneous vegetation types in the korup rainforest. Beginning in 2001, wpt has supported ongoing studies on grey parrot behaviour and the effects of trade. African gray parrot breeding season bird watching blog. The african grey parrot is a wonderful and highly intelligent bird. You could check out your local quality bird store to see if they have good quality, preferably organic and natural mixes with a good variety of seeds, grains, nuts, dried fruits vegetables herbs. I used to feed a good quality parrot diet with over 30 ingredients but low in sunflowers and add a pich of vitamin powder to this each day. It follows that even in captivity such birds dont tend to obesity. Monitoring and regulation of international trade of african grey parrot. Being a breeder is more than just a hobby and should not be taken lightly. All get on very well, and two pairs are very bonded. Breeding of african grey parrots parrot breeding, keeping. Of these, the form princeps from the islands of principe and bioko in the gulf of guinea can be regarded as invalid. In breeding the pied partial red african grey, vonk van antwerpen has shown us that the red colour presents in the same way as the dominant pied mutation in budgerigars and lovebirds.
So maybe, just maybe, african greys are not being irrational but are moving away from whoever brought them up first momdad in their search for a mate to grow old with. They can be wonderful and affectionate, but, like other large parrots, african greys are considered high maintenance pets. African grey breeding birds should be fed a pelleted bird diet. Remember theres 99 million years of dna at work here, literally.
Parrot breeders play extremely important rolls in the lives of the parrots that they raise. Theyre renown for the large vocabularies and ability to socialize. Habitat preferences of the grey parrot in heterogeneous. Jan 10, 2014 in breeding the pied partial red african grey, vonk van antwerpen has shown us that the red colour presents in the same way as the dominant pied mutation in budgerigars and lovebirds. The african grey parrot,also known as the grey parrot, is a mediumsized parrot found in the of west and central africa. The national aviary african grey parrot psittacus erithacus. Alex has been trained by her and her assistants since 1977. Pdf on jan 11, 2018, ghislain noe kougoum piebeng and others published breeding biology of african grey parrot psittacus erithacus in. Download breeding african grey parrots for fun and profit. African grey parrot is an intelligent bird, quick learner. They make working through a period of adjustment well worth while. The african grey parrot is a medium sized bird that has a history of being kept as a pet for over 4000 years. Their metabolism and digestive system is adapted to this type of food to boost required calories. We are currently using lshaped nests that measure approximately 45 cm 18 in high along the tall end and 20 cm 8 in along the.
A male african grey parrot will have a small, flat head with a short neck, while a female african grey parrot will have a large, round head with a long neck. Responsible breeders care and love each bird they help bring into this world. The congo african grey parrot is a relatively easy bird to breed and can be quite prolific. Formerly widespread over much of tropical africa, grey parrots psittacus erithacus have disappeared from many range countries progress and outcomes. The african grey parrot is famous for being able to mimic speech. When it comes to the size, the bigger the cage you can find, the better. Habitats for grey parrots include savannahs, coastal mangroves, woodland and edges of forest clearings. Call us 4708395247 speaking of african greys and macaws, we are definitely one of the best breeders in illinois. The hatching of a parrot egg african grey parrot laying eggs duration. African greys are listed under convention on international trade in. Congo african grey parrots are monogamous and will mate with their partner for life.
Once you have worked out all the details of how to accomplish this your birds will go on year after year, happy with the same routines. They are predominantly grey with a reddish colored tail. Birds parrots chicks hand feeding proper guideline amazone parrot breeding. The band directly below is the feathers of the minor ventral wing coverts. Zsl at cites cop african grey parrots zoological society.
There are two sub species of the breed, the congo african grey and the timneh african. The african grey parrot is native to the equatorial regions of africa, including the nations of angola, cameroon, congo, ivory coast, ghana, kenya, and uganda. Hi i have introduced my grey parrots into a new home of size about 443 and a nesting box inside. African grey parrots have the reputation as being the best talkers of the parrot kingdom. I have never noticed a difference, though other breeders may disagree. The african grey parrot has a grey coat on most of its body.
These parrots require a serious commitment and are great lifelong companions. Oct 03, 2016 however, no african grey parrot captive breeding facility is known to exist in these countries. We suggest you verify the sex of your birds before you. African grey parrot welcome to wilmette pet center. Breeding biology of african grey parrot african journals online. Although our name mentions african greys we breed a variety of birds but specialise in breeding the african grey parrot. What you need to know when breeding african grey parrot. Download breeding african grey parrots for fun and. A nutritional and financial evaluation of breeding african grey parrots. Complete market place in pakistan of african grey parrot having all breeds in pair and single for buy and sale.
The top band is the feathers making up the ventral antebrachial coverts. In a hen these bands respectively appear grey, white and dark grey. African grey parrot breeding setup and full information about cage, diet, box and fast breeding tips duration. The congo african grey cag and the timneh african grey tag parrot species are actually located in different regions of africa. It has darker grey than its body over the head and both wings. A favorite sound to copy for many african grey parrots is the sound of water pouring. No supplemental vitaminsminerals should be offered if birds are on a pelletbased diet. To date, the trust has assisted with the confiscation and rescue of thousands of grey. The diet of the african grey parrots beauty of birds. African grey parrot also known as the grey parrot psittacus erithacus adult size 12 14 inches long life span typically about 40 years, but research has shown that feeding a higher nutritional diet, such as pellets, has increased the lifespan. Would you like to be successful breeding african grey parrots. South africas trade in african grey parrots pdf, 1. In the wild, the birds often copy the sounds of other animals in the forest. But when an african grey parrot learns to say hello it can sound exactly like the person he is mimicking.
The wild grey parrot psittacus erithacus linnaeus suffers from many habitat use challenges in the wake of extensive deforestation in its endemic range of west and central african rainforests. The life expectancy for an african grey is sixty to ninety years and they continue to produce for their lifetime. An african grey parrot is one of those known to breed year round, and many who share their lives with these beautiful birds understand that they can go through moody cycles more. May 31, 2017 african grey parrot breeding setup and full information about cage, diet, box and fast breeding tips duration. Anyone with a passing familiarity with birds can instantly recognize a parrot by its sharply curved upper beak topped by a fleshy cere, muscular prehensile tongue, relatively big head and stout body, and distinctive zygodactyl feet with two toes pointing forward and two pointing back figure 4.
You can also tell what sex the parrot is by examining its head and neck. I have a pair of african grey parrot, already dna, but i cant able to ensure they are come to breed now or not. Three subspecies of african grey parrot psittacus erithacus have been named. In order to produce the best breeding results it is necessary to formulate balanced diets but no research has been done on the feeding value for african grey parrots of ingredients used in formulating diets. African grey parrots breeding tips congo african grey youtube. This would explain the african grey parrot rebonding with another human in the household out of the blue. The way a parrot is raised and how it is handled when it is young directly affect its personality when the parrot is an adult. Their overall gentle nature and their inclination and ability to mimic speech have made them popular pets. We suggest you verify the sex of your birds before you attempt to set them up for breeding. They also imitate sounds with incredible accuracy, from dripping faucets to construction equipment. The timneh grey parrot is localized to the ivory coast and sierra leone. Kindly enlightened me on african gray parrot rearing, breeding and how to make more than two clutch in a year.
See more ideas about african grey parrot, african and birds. Diet for breeding african greys rob harveys specialist. African grey parrots are among the most familiar of all parrots. To determine effects of these challenges on the bird species, seasonal densities of the grey parrot were determined using line transects in major heterogeneous vegetation types in the korup. If theyre red, the parrot is a male, and if theyre gray, its a female. Strengthening capacity for monitoring and regulation of. Anyone who has an african grey or who has had one will tell you that you cant really consider them a pet because the privilege of living with one is truly a unique and unforgettable experience. Sep 07, 2016 the hatching of a parrot egg african grey parrot laying eggs duration. Their eyes are a pale yellow and the beak is couloured black. The first step in beginning a breeding program with these or any parrot species, is to aquire a true pair. They feed primarily on palm nuts, seeds, fruits, fresh leaves. African grey parrots are a medium sized parrot native to the forests of central africa. Before any parrot is placed into a breeding program, both birds should be in optimal health. The species favored habitat is dense forests, but it is also frequently found at the edges of forests and in open savanna areas.
Small flocks of african gray parrots gather in the treetops to search for fruits and nuts among the lush foliage. The grey parrot is a mediumsized, predominantly grey, blackbilled parrot. An african grey parrot named alex was the subject of a thirty year study by animal psychologist irene pepperberg. An african grey parrot is one of those known to breed year round, and many who share their lives with. Some of these sounds are ones that humans are not capable of copying. The african grey, both the congo and the timneh subspecies, share the deserved reputation as the best talkers in the parrot world. The grey parrot species originate in the lowlands of western and central africa from northern angola to guinea. Apr 9, 2018 african grey parrots are one of the most popular of the large birds. The most famous grey parrot in the world is alex, wild caught and sold as a yearold from a pet shop to doctor irene pepperberg. Over the years i have tried all types of nests for grey parrots. African grey parrots psittacus erithacus span the forest belt of central and west africa including the oceanic island of.