Appleton Exotics African Greys
- Common Group: Parrot
- Scientific Name: Psittacus Erithacus Erithacuc
- Distribution: Africa
African Grey Natural Habitat
These birds are a flock bird which can be found in the African Congo Jungle.
Behaviour:
Greys like to be part of the family and need lots of love and attention, they tame easily and as they have the intelligence of a 5yr old they mimic well, sometimes holding a vocabulary of 2000 words.
Captive Environment:
A large parrot cage is the best way to keep greys, no smaller than 2ft 6” x 2ft 6”. Offer plenty of different toys for the bird to play with as they become easily bored. A happy well cared for parrot can live up to 60 yrs.
Temperature:
Room temperature away from draughts and any scented candles or air fresheners, as these can kill the bird.
Nutritional Requirements For African Greys:
Parrot seed mix, dried fruit, fresh fruit, vegetables and plenty of fresh water, changed daily. Never give your parrot CHOCOLATE, RHUBARB, AVOCADO, OR ALCOHOL.
Calcium supplement – nutrabol or calcivet.
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