african gray

Hello, I hope you can help me. I have a 28 year old African Gray parrot. As a family we're not your typical bird lovers and maybe don't provide the care he needs or deserves. Not to say he is being neglected, he's felt as part of the family and we provide the best we can for him. After delving...

Hello all Im new to this forums l i hope someone can help I have had my african grey for over a year now he’s been in my family for 7 years and he is living with me now I have noticed that he has has some breathing issue like something stuck in his nostrils and he is making a sound from his...

Hello every one and thank you in advance. I have three questions: 1- in one of the videos you can hear a sound he/she is making from her/his nose. i want to know the meaning of is something i should worry about? is it hormonal thing developed toward me because he/she starts doing this sound...

My AG named Kiku has never spoken one word since we got him 6 years ago. We adopted him from a family who didn’t treat him very well so he used to pluck and can’t fly as a result. For 6 years he only does a few sounds, a clicking when he is nervous, a hoo when he is tired or we put him in the...

Hi. My magnificent and otherwise happy CAG Alexander began plucking at age 20. I read through a lot of possibilities and some bathroom work/renovation meant he was no longer on the shower rail to (perhaps?) have the steam soften feathers with the family. We went back to that and tried misting...

I have almost 2 years old African Grey. What you guys think I should introduce nest box as they are chewing almost all the woods and perches,feeding each others. Regards,

I’ll blend it with a little bit of water till it’s smooth because my parrot is very weak and sick and it’s the best chance to get him to take his meds and eat

So I went to the vet yesterday and they gave me a pill -I believe it’s name is carnitrix- they told me to either feed him it directly or crush it and put it with the food. My first question is that the food I’ll feed him is going to be moist as he has to be hand fed because he’s weak? Second...

Its the winter where I live and my African grey is less energetic she sleeps more she doesn’t talk. I cover her cage Put her in a blanket I want to know if it’s normal behavior for an African grey to do that. Thx

The subject says it all, but also, I’m still so excited and thrilled. It’s funny how when you anticipate and research something long enough it really does make things easier. I brought Sagan home yesterday, he’s a 3? year old. I got him from someone who really neglected him and had him in a...

Hi all! We have a 12 year old African grey, she is female and only likes men. She loves my husband but she bites him hard at times while he is petting her or even if he is not petting her. It's mainly when he is putting her back on her cage. Is this a trust thing? Secondly, she was raised...

HI We are lucky enough to have two rescue birds that are absolutely fantastic. When they arrived they were frightened and scared. We wee told we would never be able to handle them. Forward seven years and they are both adorable characters and a bonus to the house. The are clipped but have...

Hello .I'm urgently seeking advice. I moved into a bigger house and now My 17 year old african grey has started plucking his feathers around his neck and chest(never pluckted in the past ).I'm not sure if his stressed out our is it due to sumthing els can the moving have a effect on him ?iets...

Hello, iv got a 4 year old African grey parrot who suffers from anxiety(which is what the vet said) as a result of this he hasnt been out of his cage in about 2 years. I have tried many times to get him out but he comes no where near the door and I don't want to force him incase I hurt him...

Greetings, new to the forum and looking for information and suggestions to get my 20 yr. old gray to get acquainted with our newly acquired 4 year old Samoyed. We have had 2 “Sammy’s” that had no issues with be around the bird as we raised them from puppies. Our dog which was raised from a...

Hi all! My fiance and I are going to visit a rescue and two birds in particular have stuck out to me: an IRN and a special needs cockatiel. We already have a GCC and an African Grey. I've never owned a bird like an IRN so does anyone have any advice on meeting this bird or owning this bird...

Hello everyone! I am a new member from NC. I strongly believe in doing your research before bring home a new family member. I work from home and my 14 year old son is home schooled, so someone usually home. We have one senior rescue mix breed dog, 4 year old Boston Terrier, and a 3 year old...

Rehoming my super friendly AGC. She is very friendly and loves everyone. Does not have a preference. Does not bite. She has a great sound vocabulary and a pretty good vocabulary. She likes to whistle and loves to cuddle. She likes to be held upside down in my hand. She loves her neck and...

I've had my bird for about 3 years and she is now 15. This morning she walked to my mother room and bit her in the lip while she was sleeping. My mother drew blood and is now needing plasitc surgery on her lip. I'm thinking of getting rid of her, this is not ok behavior. What should I do??

Hi! I am looking to get an African Grey Congo baby/young for myself. Looking to find a reputable person/breeder to obtain my bird without paying a ridiculous price. I feel like most of the listings and responses I have seen or gotten are scams. Any info/help will be much appreciated I am...

I just bought a cage fo my green cheeck but I dont know if I made the right decision. Is this cage too big for them! Can they hurt in a cage that might not be adequate for small birds? Thank you

My sweet Congo has decided that she DOES NOT want me to touch her. Everyone else in the family has no problem. When i"m assisting her (i.e. giving her food, lifting her off the floor and over to her play tree, giving toys) she takes them. But the second I go to give her pets she lunges and bits...

Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted a scarlet macaw. And throughout my life I've learned that a green wing macaw would probably be a better choice due to their temperament. Then I went to considering a harlequin macaw and even possibly a hyacinth macaw. And I've basically been set my entire life...

Hello I have a female congo who is around 3 years old, I've tried to train her with a stick but it frightens her :( and if I use my hand she just ignores it? what should I do??

So I'm back again.. I STILL have not made a conclusive, definite decision.. But I am getting close. Here is where I am at. The same breeder I am talking with has just taken in 3 adorable little baby Timneh African Greys. Of course she told me, and of course I went and met them, and of course I...

Hiya folks just after abit of advice I brought a male African grey parrot yesterday I believe he is 2 years and 7months old how long will it take for him to settle down I don't want to force too much on too him I ideally want him to come to me rather then man handle him last night he said hello...

hello everyone ..... how r u ? this is the first post from me and I want your help cuz I expect that u all have experience with parrots in general.... My name is Majed and I'm from KSA (kingdom of oil) looooool ....in my country almost all parrots are expensive for example ( african gray 1200...

I'll be getting my hand fed baby Timneh grey Edgar in 2-4 weeks. I was hoping that once it warmed up and we had bonded a bit I could take him with me on occasion. There's a park near where I live that would be perfect for him. how do you think I should go about exposing him to different people...

I brought Tamara (a CAG) from a couple who are moving and no longer have the space for her, the cage she is in is far to small and terribly made. All the doors are easy to open and none seem to have any locking devises except the cable ties they have been using. Was just wondering if anyone can...

Hello! I am new here, so I figured I should introduce myself! My name is April. I am a Junior at the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I live with my boyfriend, Andrew, and two other roommates. My boyfriend and I actually met after my ex moved out of the house, and was replaced with Andrew...

Hey, all. I've not lurked at all, so i don't know much about this place yet. I've got a 14 yo congo african grey. it was my parents until a couple months ago. they had asked my permission when they first bought it, knowing that i would be caretaker some day. well, they haven't been able to...

Hey Guys!! how have you been? sorry i didn't update you with anything lately ive been cooped up with college!!.. my CAG is doing fine... eats and drinks fine!! Finally Switched him to pellets..he doesnt like them but at least he is eating em!! :D :D ... ok so i noticed his droppings have changed...

hey Guys ^^ ..still havent decided what to name my CAG!! >.<" ..im thinking (Smokey) or (Gray) ..but im up to other cool names, so i really need your awesome suggestions! :D bring em on! ;P