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Best Seven Secrets to African Parrots

por Jaunita De Rougemont (13/11/2019)


This is probably why they are often featured as the epitome of a truly lovable pet. Here are seven secrets about these pets that you might be interested in knowing.

1. As long as it has been trained properly, the African parrot enjoys a cuddle once in a while, and is quite playful without being aggressive. This bird is among the peace-loving animals which makes them perfect house pets.

2. Try giving this African grey talking parrot a fun skritching which is rubbing her feathers to the opposite direction. For some reason, they love this and will always encourage you to do it over and over again.

3. These birds though have a certain powder that emanates from their body which is not good for a person suffering from asthma or any other kind of lung ailment. At the same time, if they feel threatened, they might bite, and it is not a gentle nibble, so you need to watch out not to aggravate your African parrot.

4. If you are looking for African parrots for sale, you will need to decide between two kinds: the Timney and the Congo. These are two very special African grey talking parrots yet different and distinct from each other in personality.

The Timney African grey talking parrot is the darker and tinier of the two species. If you see a little bit of pink color in their beaks, then that is one of the distinctive markings that differentiate it from the Congo parrot.

As far as personality is concerned, the Timney parrot is naughtier and can be easily excited with its surroundings and people. This makes them less sensitive and more open to new experiences.

5. In contrast, the Congo African parrot is emotional and sensitive. They are also less gregarious and tend to keep to themselves more. Nevertheless, the Congo parrot is more popular of the two species.

Both kinds of African parrots for sale can have extensive vocabulary which is a lot of fun - most of the time. Their mimicking antics can keep you in stitches for quite a long time, and be the life of any party.

6. Before purchasing a parrot, you need to make sure that it has all the necessary shots, especially if you have children in the house. You should also ask about training, or the need for training, if you do not plan to buy from a breeder. A good amount of research on the lifestyle of the parrot is required because they have special needs.

7. For instance, the African parrot may talk a lot, but they also need a lot of sleep as well. Their diet should not be restricted to commercially sold pellets because these foods lack certain nutrition like calcium. Since they are highly intelligent creatures, they also need a lot of stimulation or else they will get bored. Once this happens, it becomes harder to get them to follow you. Give them toys and a radio, and they will entertain themselves quite easily.