African Grey Parrot Care Routine 2024 - Everything You Need To Know!

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
  • Here is my daily care routine for my two Congo African Grey Parrots. Share your African Grey care tips in the comments! We can all learn from each other.
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  • @StormKoriHQ
    @StormKoriHQ Місяць тому +4

    I feel like I'm watching Reading Rainbow African Grey Edition. Beautiful!

  • @TattooedGranny
    @TattooedGranny 8 місяців тому +46

    I have kept big parrots and macaws for 40+ years…both handfed babies myself, had special needs parrots and also adopted rescues. You have some very solid, basic tips. Nice video! I have a tip for you…orient their perches to minimize overlapping for pooping. I almost never get poop on my perches this way. Wood is a bacteria factory and they chew it! I have used diluted chlorhexadrine to soak perches…it is safe for them and works great.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +16

      Thank you so much for the tips! Great call, I'll work on rearranging their perches today. It was a bit difficult for this cage because it's tall and narrow but I'm sure I can make some effective changes here.

    • @MarieSNoel
      @MarieSNoel 7 місяців тому +2

      No many toys 😢 why?

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +4

      @@MarieSNoel They have three toys which get rotated bi-weekly. I am not a fan of completely filling a parrots cage with toys.

    • @AfricanGreyCustomGifts
      @AfricanGreyCustomGifts Місяць тому

      My grey has about 1 or 2 toys max at a time, don't want to completely overstimulate her.

    • @fia.official8
      @fia.official8 15 днів тому

      Please visit my parrot video I'm very upset plz guide me

  • @supramentalmanifestation
    @supramentalmanifestation 7 місяців тому +19

    Your videos seem like a "must" for anyone wanting to understand what it takes to care for birds. Thank you!

  • @JGoebs
    @JGoebs 7 місяців тому +37

    This channel is gonna take off, I can feel it! Keep up the great, informative videos man!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +11

      Wow, I'll never forget this comment! Thank you so much for the support. Im editing the next video as we speak!!

  • @jojodress
    @jojodress 7 місяців тому +17

    Something I just saw and thought about- there are dozens of free newspapers around town. I always grab hunks of them for their cages- both for toilet and I twist them for shedding (mostly toilet paper wrappers- that outer wrapper they LOVE to shred.
    Man, you're good for the bird community- your throughness into the broad, holistic, and specific approach is very helpful. I highly recommend your channel!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +2

      Wow, thats a great idea. Im sure they love shredding that paper! Thank you for your support! I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming.

  • @tammiemillerjennings208
    @tammiemillerjennings208 7 місяців тому +15

    You're doing a wonderful job explaining the needs of an AG. My Lily is 17 years old, and she has been in our family for about 6 years or so. Prior to us, she had been relocated FIVE times! It constantly amazes me why anyone would have rehomed her. She is an amazing bird and will have a home with us until she takes her last breath. I do think it's very important people understand the needs of parrots before buying them. Your channel does a great job explaining the husbandry needs so folks can make a wise decision, hopefully avoiding a relocation to a rescue organization. We also have a rescue greenwing macaw, and these birds grieve their prior owners. We know AG are highly intelligent birds, so it's the same as a small child missing their parents. Thank you for the work you're doing!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +4

      Thank you!! Wow, Lily has seen so much in her 17 years. Im so glad that she has finally found her forever home with you and your family.
      I'll definitely keep the videos coming! I aim to show both the good and the challenging sides of Parrot-keeping. I really appreciate your support!

  • @BirdieMcLovin
    @BirdieMcLovin Місяць тому +1

    I like seeing how you care for them. I use packing paper to line the cages and pee pads on their play stands. I also keep my grey, Amazon and Meyers in a room adjacent to our living room. They enjoy the activities of the family and it allows me to include them more into our routines. And all three are rescues!

  • @AngelofPestilence-es1jn
    @AngelofPestilence-es1jn 7 місяців тому +25

    It’s so nice to see an increase in diversity of parrot influencers. It shares the messages with children that anyone can love and care for parrots. And I don’t mean that in a rude way, I just rarely see minorities (of USA) share or express their love of animals.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +8

      Hi, I appreciate your comment. I'm glad that I can share my love for Parrot keeping with the world.

    • @missalbania9260
      @missalbania9260 4 місяці тому +1

      I get what you’re saying but it’s almost as if you’re just focusing in on his race. There’s a lot more to a person than the melanin of their skin. Also, who’s narcissistic enough to relate everything back to themselves? Those are very simple minded ways to see the world, step outside of your human perspective and learn to appreciate life for its deeper meanings.

    • @AngelofPestilence-es1jn
      @AngelofPestilence-es1jn Місяць тому

      @@missalbania9260you ok bro? Please write back, and this time, try being more intelligent. I suggest taking xanax for your mental disturbances, since we are giving each other advice 😂

  • @monicaclark9581
    @monicaclark9581 19 днів тому

    Lots of work involved caring for birds. Also I appreciate you using hygienic precautions for your own health. Because constant exposure to irritatants will cause sensitivities, making it impossible to own birds.

  • @rakaorion
    @rakaorion 5 місяців тому +3

    Your dedication to your birds is legendary.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  5 місяців тому +1

      I really appreciate that! Trying to get better every day.

  • @eunicejin6781
    @eunicejin6781 7 місяців тому +7

    I had my African grey for about 8 months now and love this channel sm! Not that many informative channels about these guys.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. Im glad you’re enjoying the channel!! I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming.

  • @nishamuskan980
    @nishamuskan980 17 днів тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your daily cleaning routine do and don’t very educative and helpful thanks

  • @jareevinson
    @jareevinson 8 місяців тому +5

    That’s a great point about the rain, it makes a lot of sense. Love the video!

  • @nishamuskan980
    @nishamuskan980 16 днів тому

    thank you so much I have started doing the same as the dust is quite a lot in the mornings thanks for your lovely videos of cleaning care and diet and toys thanks I watch and learn

  • @jumpyerica
    @jumpyerica 7 місяців тому +5

    I really love your channel, just came upon it yesterday. It's so clear that you have so much knowledge, appreciation, and love for these animals!!!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kind words. They truly are my joy and passion 🦜

  • @estherjamack7717
    @estherjamack7717 7 місяців тому +3

    I wish I had this channel when I first got my grey! Your tips and routines are very helpful.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!! I'm glad you're enjoying the content so far. So much more on the way!

  • @nonoyeyeye
    @nonoyeyeye Місяць тому

    I became a subscriber of your channel after watching two of your videos, and there is really a lack of a detailed parrot popularizer like you on the Internet in China, looking forward to more of your videos🥰🥰

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  Місяць тому

      Wow, thank you so much. Are there any specific topics that you'd like me to cover?

    • @nonoyeyeye
      @nonoyeyeye Місяць тому

      @@Africangreyjournal Thank you for your response, Mark. 🥹🥹Create the videos you wish to make and share your knowledge about parrots. (Alright, that may sound trivial.😇)
      I appreciate the thoroughness of your video content. I watched your video yesterday and completely agree with your stance on not over-petting parrots, which can lead them to mistakenly view humans as companions rather than recognizing them as independent beings. I admire your respect for parrots, a quality that many parrot owners seem to lack.
      you said that you have been breeding green-cheeked parrot for over 15 years ,this make me really excited, I do know that there are a lot of Chinese parrot breeders but I can see few of them make valuable videos about how to be a good aviculturist ,they are busy selling parrots and goods.
      In the Chinese online community, we are still debating whether to feed seeds or parrot pellets, and I remain uncertain about the optimal fat and starch ratios for parrot health. We argue about whether to clip a parrot's flight feathers, and many people, despite knowing that placing a nest in the cage can trigger hormonal responses and territorial behavior, still proceed to do so when they see their parrot enjoying the nest. This often results in the bird attacking its owner, who then resorts to ineffective methods to prevent biting, ultimately deteriorating the human-bird relationship.
      So , I want to see more of your experiences in parrot care and the often-overlooked knowledge, such as appropriate dietary combinations for different parrot species, reasons why parrots may bite, and how I can effectively intervene to reduce the frequency of biting. Additionally, how should I manage a parrot's breeding season? If possible, please elaborate on medium and small-sized parrots. In China, the legally kept parrot species are mostly small parrots, including cockatiels, green-cheeked conures, budgerigars, monk parakeets, and lovebirds. The gray parrot in your video is adorable, but I am unsure if their dietary combinations are suitable for medium and small-sized parrots.
      I would also like to see videos related to the treatment of diseases in small to medium-sized parrots. Just yesterday, I witnessed a female bird struggling to lay eggs, causing her owner considerable distress. Most pet hospitals in China primarily treat cats and dogs, and many veterinarians lack the expertise to treat parrots. Even when there are facilities capable of treating parrot diseases, they are typically found only in major cities, leading to many parrots dying mysteriously without their owners understanding the cause.
      As I plan to purchase my parrot in a few years, I currently have few questions. I look forward to your videos, as all of them have been incredibly helpful to me. Thank you for creating such high-quality content.🥰

  • @LLFlow
    @LLFlow Місяць тому

    Wow! You're good at this!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much. Still learning something new everyday!

  • @KevinAnglade
    @KevinAnglade 8 місяців тому +3

    Love the video Mark! Please keep them coming. I know a guy down in Atlanta named Stephen who loves parrots and owns a few. Not African Greys to be exact, but he loves a variety of species all the same. I am going to share your channel with him. Keep up the great work brother!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Kev, I really appreciate the support brother! Aw man, Im looking forward to meeting Stephen one of these days!!

  • @MetalManTT
    @MetalManTT 3 місяці тому

    That was a,brilliant video. Many thank my friend 💯👌
    Im waiting on my chick to be born. I use to keep them many years ago. Brilliant characters and so funny.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Congrats on your future new addition!

  • @nellymontanez1325
    @nellymontanez1325 7 місяців тому +2

    Love this video! I’m getting ready because I’ll be adopting a CAG chick in 6 weeks.
    I’ve been around them and took care of one for my mother in law, but still not the same as having a full time baby now!
    We’ve been researching and deciding as a family for over a year, this is not a decision to make overnight for us! I told my kids that they will have to take care of it when I’m no longer here. It’s a serious commitment.
    But overall, I’m so excited. Please keep making videos, they’re so informative!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video. Congratulations on choosing your CAG chick! It's clear you and your family have put a lot of thought and preparation into this, which is wonderful to hear. I'll be sure to keep the videos coming; my goal is to release one new video every week. Best of luck with your new addition!

  • @Blkcherrynmolasses81
    @Blkcherrynmolasses81 Місяць тому

    I want 1 glad I found your channel❤❤

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  Місяць тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. If you have any video topic suggestions, please let me know.

  • @xuenilom
    @xuenilom 7 місяців тому +2

    Great video, I'm excited to follow the journey. You speak very well. Wish you the best of luck!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. Im working on my next video as we speak!

  • @jamesfox3067
    @jamesfox3067 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for talking me out of getting one. Seriously, I can say that I would not be a good "Keeper" based on your wonderful tutorial, and wouldn't want to give anything other than the best care for these beautiful creatures!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  4 місяці тому

      I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I completely understand. The To-Do list never ends with these two lol.

  • @TheEvilMinion
    @TheEvilMinion 5 місяців тому

    Lots of great advice here, I especially liked the water one. Separating the food and water bowls was something I always did when I had Lovebirds years ago.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed the video. Great minds think alike!

  • @BeautyfulButterfly13
    @BeautyfulButterfly13 6 місяців тому

    Wow... your Grey's are looking great. So happy that they are both doing good. Love the video. And I hope to see you back to the store soon.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!! I was hoping you were at the store when I picked them up. I'll definitely see you soon. Thank you for everything!!

  • @Kim-Berly200
    @Kim-Berly200 7 місяців тому +1

    My birds love the sound of the vacuum. They also LOVE to look out of windows. It natural for them to dip their food in water because they don’t naturally produce saliva. Just give them fresh water two or three times a day.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Thats great to hear! Thanks for the suggestion. Me keeping the food and water far apart doesnt stop them from dunking the food completely, it just reduces it significantly.

  • @RichL57
    @RichL57 5 місяців тому

    These parrots are better kept than i am 😂. Great video and channel. I've never had any pet birds, but im interested in getting a grey when i have more time at home down the line. Those are 2 lucky parrots to have such a great and caring owner.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate the support. Feel free to send me any topics that you'd like me to cover!

  • @Feiwinter-with-an-i
    @Feiwinter-with-an-i 8 місяців тому +4

    Love the video man. Beautiful birds. The only thing I’d like to bring up is those puppy pads on the bottom. Although they may be very easy and convenient a lot of them are actually scented for dogs that allows the puppy’s to know hey this is where you pee because of those scents. Those scents can make your parrots feel uneasy and as if there’s always a predator near the cage. This was told to me because I made the same mistake and after changing it to newspaper my parrots were noticeably less agitated near and in their cage.

    • @Feiwinter-with-an-i
      @Feiwinter-with-an-i 8 місяців тому +1

      Side note id love to follow your parrot journey. Don’t stop updating us

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +4

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback. The pads im using are made for humans. I have a bad habit of calling them “wee wee pads” lol.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +3

      I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming! Thanks again for the support!

  • @cebubossman7615
    @cebubossman7615 7 місяців тому +3

    Great content, appreciate you giving the reasons why. Thanks

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Im glad you’re enjoying the content. Im working on the next video as we speak.

  • @randicus1030
    @randicus1030 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the advice about misting. I recently got stuck with an African Grey and have been learning how to properly care for it. I read about misting but didn't know how much I should do. Doing it until the bird is visibly wet is a nice guide.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  4 місяці тому +1

      You're welcome! So glad you found the video helpful. More videos on the way.

  • @dangru1822
    @dangru1822 6 місяців тому

    You present the care of these birds very well. Great job.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I'll be sure to keep the videos coming.

  • @CharlieMurphytheParrot
    @CharlieMurphytheParrot 7 місяців тому +2

    Nice video, very meticulous routine!

  • @howardharaway2259
    @howardharaway2259 7 місяців тому +8

    I live in Lower Bucks county,Pa. I have 2 AFRICAN GREYS. Both males, 1 Timneh and 1 Congo. I'm 61 and at some point,I Will need to make thee hardest decision of my life. Adopting them both to loving, knowledgeable people who WON'T lock them in cages. When I have to make that decision, I probably won't ask any money for them, only that the new caretakers PROMISE to give them a GREAT life .
    As of now, They aren't confined to cages.
    They also have a outdoor enclosure screwed to my house right where their indoor perches are. All Spring,and Summer,early fall they have the freedom to go outside anytime they want. Enjoy real sun light, natural sounds,fresh air,and entertainment watching wild birds, squirrels. My Congo has picked up the crow call sound and talks to them. Anyway,I encourage ANY parrot owner to fix a larger size cage to their window,next to their indoor cage, lower the top part of the window down,and give your parrots the best life you can. My Congo,as well as my Sulphur Crested cockatoo,Conures,parrokeets absolutely LOVE the freedom of being outdoors anytime they want. AND......when it rains, they REALLY have a ball getting a bird bath.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing, Howard! It sounds like you provide a wonderful life for your birds.

    • @pomb4946
      @pomb4946 7 місяців тому +1

      Please ask some money for your babies when the time comes if only to weed out the bad people who might have ill intent. Wishing you the best and many more years with your birds.

    • @jojodress
      @jojodress 7 місяців тому

      OMG, I feel you! I was 40 when I got mine, and I worried about that most of that time. In fact, I got sick with liver disease and I needed help while getting better, up to transplant . Long story but I lost my last bird this past January (I'm 67 now) and I want another bird sooooo badly, but I'm terrified. I am thinking of going to rescue to develop a relationship with in order to make a contract with them in event something happens to me. I have more to write. I'm writing so fast because I identify with you. I'll be back so for typos 😊❤

    • @jojodress
      @jojodress 7 місяців тому

      One thing about this guy- he's lovely, and I love his thoroughness., but he's raising his bird for breeding, not for play and socializing. I think that's the big difference with what you're seeing with him. I would love to see all parrot owners, like you and me, that have birds to snuggle, play, interact with, shower with, take outside in the rain, etc.... I don't think he's into that, at least with these 2 greys. He's wicked dedicated, and I love that he's bringing bird care into people's homes like this. 😊

  • @BobMonty99
    @BobMonty99 27 днів тому

    I have a Eurasian magpie along with a parrot. I keep them separate but a good idea to keep mess off Your walls is a decent shower curtain set up.

  • @No_onebulls
    @No_onebulls 9 днів тому

    I’m gonna get that kind in about a month or two i have a little more research trying to learn everything i can before I make the purchase

  • @THEE.apples
    @THEE.apples 8 місяців тому +3

    I know your channel is primarily focused on greys, but I'd love to see you do some content on GreenCheeks since you have so much experience with them plus im thinking about getting a pair lol
    Anywho
    Cant wait to see how this journey with your greys is gonna go.
    Great channel

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for your support! A Green cheek series sounds like a great idea. Are there any specific topics that you'd like me to cover first?

    • @THEE.apples
      @THEE.apples 8 місяців тому +2

      @@Africangreyjournal Differences between green cheeks and other conures or similarly sized parrots. Common health issues associated with them and their mutations. Potential behavioral problems and how to prevent them. Also just them as birds and how they could be great potential companions.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +1

      @@THEE.apples Fantastic, thank you for these suggestions. I'll get to work on these soon!

  • @Mazen-414
    @Mazen-414 7 місяців тому

    I absolutely adore your videos. Keep up the great work! ❤❤❤

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! You just inspired me to begin editing my next video! 😄

  • @abhisheksarkar9436
    @abhisheksarkar9436 7 місяців тому +1

    Best wishes for your guys 🎉

  • @Trth1707
    @Trth1707 6 місяців тому

    Really great advice, thanks.

  • @Useruytrw
    @Useruytrw 7 місяців тому +2

    Marvellous

  • @TaylorJoHustles
    @TaylorJoHustles 7 місяців тому +4

    My gray that was just rehomed to me from my mother (we’ve known each other for 30 years) dunks his food and I’m so shocked he hasn’t had an infection because she didn’t replace the water daily.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      So glad your Grey was able to stay within your family! Parrots are such resilient creatures! Bacterial infections can happen from soiled water dishes but they don’t always do.

  • @cynthiawalsh262
    @cynthiawalsh262 3 місяці тому

    I keep my Grey by a window - he likes seeing the outdoor activity and more -

  • @mel98
    @mel98 7 місяців тому +3

    You can buy roll brown paper from uline.
    Maybe few more toys

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Fantastic! Thank you. I keep three toys in rotation and change them out every 2-3 weeks. How much do you typically keep in your cages?

  • @Tails1
    @Tails1 5 місяців тому

    what are the pads you use for the cage liner? I wanna find one that is easy to refill like you said.

  • @amg4897
    @amg4897 7 місяців тому +2

    New and subscribed

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support.

  • @adammarc2563
    @adammarc2563 4 місяці тому

    Ive just inherited a beautiful a g this helps a lot . He was clearly mstreated id like to know how long he should be out of the cage and if the talons cn be trimmed

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  4 місяці тому

      So glad you found the video helpful!! He should be out of the cage for as long as you can supervise him. There's really no set amount of time. I would trim nails every 3 months.

  • @6amario
    @6amario 5 місяців тому

    I have a nice idea for my 4 cocktail build a flyable enclosure but I want to add exhaust fan to keep the dust and tiny feathers out my air purifiers are over work I’m just hoping and praying to buy a house to get started

  • @DanielReyes-g2i
    @DanielReyes-g2i 6 місяців тому

    Hello I love your videos I just have a question what kind of pellet mix do you give to your parrots? Thank You

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Daniel - So glad you're enjoying the channel! I was using a custom blend that they were weaned on but I ended up changing things up once the bag was finished. I don't see much of a benefit mixing pellets. I'm now feeding Psittacus pellets along with Pecans, almond and walnuts in the morning and a veggie mix in the evening. The veggie mix changes daily based on what I have on hand.

  • @THEE.apples
    @THEE.apples 8 місяців тому +5

    Not really a grey tip, but a bird tip in general that i see a lot people forget.
    SUNLIGHT! Sunlight is extremely important for skin and feather health. If your birds are indoors a lot or you have long winters where u live i would suggest getting a uv light. I get one from Arcadia.
    Also safe teas and herbs. They can really help calm and mellow out your pet birds idk if it would be good for breeders, but they're great for pets.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +2

      Fantastic, thank you for sharing these tips! Adding a UV light would be an interesting addition for these two.

  • @jdttp
    @jdttp 6 місяців тому

    Cool video. Where did you get that style cage?

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому

      @@jdttp Thanks! This is a modified Kings Cages SLFDD 3628. Its a double stack but I turned it into a single cage.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому

      @@jdttp heres a comparable model
      amzn.to/46rKEv7

  • @ebraheemalshatti6947
    @ebraheemalshatti6947 3 місяці тому

    Hi, thank you for the helpful video. Do you let them dry off in the room? If so, whats the temp set at?

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  3 місяці тому

      @@ebraheemalshatti6947 So glad you found the video helpful. I don’t add any additional heat or AC for my birds. They dry off naturally after being sprayed. The powder down from the feathers of African Greys essentially makes them water proof to a certain degree. Most of the water slides right off of their wing feathers.
      Back to temp: Many believe that they need to use heat in the fall/winter but this is not necessarily the case. If the birds are acclimated to cold weather they can tolerate it without issue. Most of our jackets and comforters are made of down feathers and our birds are covered in it! Quaker parrots are thriving outdoors in nyc!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  3 місяці тому

      @@ebraheemalshatti6947 if you want to set a constant temperature, you can’t go wrong with the range 65 to 75 degrees F

    • @ebraheemalshatti6947
      @ebraheemalshatti6947 3 місяці тому

      @@Africangreyjournal Thank you so much brother. Glad that I came across your channel. Please keep making your videos, super helpful and joyful to watch.
      I recently got a 5 month old african gray. He is calm but does chirp or whistle yet. Ive been told they mostly start verbalizing between 6-12 months with some later and earlier. what do you think?

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  3 місяці тому

      @@ebraheemalshatti6947 You’re welcome! I appreciate the support. I’ll definitely keep the videos coming!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  3 місяці тому

      @@ebraheemalshatti6947 Thats correct, Greys typically start talking at around 12-18 months. Thats said, there are some that never talk at all.

  • @arzuylmaz1682
    @arzuylmaz1682 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the video, thanks for sharing. How old are your greys?

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Im glad you enjoyed the video. The male is three months old and the female is 13 weeks old.

    • @arzuylmaz1682
      @arzuylmaz1682 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Africangreyjournal my african grey is 4 months old but I still have to hand feed him 3 times a day. He can’t eat pellets yet.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      @@arzuylmaz1682 Hmm your Grey should definitely be eating alot more on its own. What have you offered so far? Try offering foods directly after you handfeed. This typically works because their appetite is already stimulated which makes them curious about trying new foods.

    • @arzuylmaz1682
      @arzuylmaz1682 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Africangreyjournal thank you so much! Waiting for more videos from you 🌸

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +2

      @@arzuylmaz1682You’re welcome! If you’d like, feel free to send a picture of your bird to theafricangreyjournal@gmail.com. Im curious to see this little one since three feedings is alot for a 4 month old.

  • @jojodress
    @jojodress 7 місяців тому

    I realize you're raising these for breeding, but I really do hope you are holding them as well. I remember when I first saw you you made a point to say you were limiting your interacting with them because of breeding. I don't know about that part, the breeding part, I can only speak to the interaction part which is my love. I'm just different. I just like holding them.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Hi! The breeding is their choice. If they choose not to ever breed, they are still a dream come true. Its definitely not something that must happen. I enjoy them as pets

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Hi! If they choose not to ever breed, they are still a dream come true. Its definitely not something that must happen. I enjoy them as pets but I let them be birds.

  • @thebeardieblaze794
    @thebeardieblaze794 4 місяці тому

    Is it okay to give them fresh tap water if you live in a decent area? Like depending on your area, or is tap whatever wherever you are completely ruled out?

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  3 місяці тому

      I live in NYC and gave tap water for over 15 years with no issues. That's said, I now use filtered water.

  • @Africangreyjournal
    @Africangreyjournal  8 місяців тому +1

    Share your African Grey care tips in the comments!

    • @Firefox14958
      @Firefox14958 7 місяців тому +1

      I also knock on my birds door when i enter there room, loved the video, can't wait for the next one!! ❤❤🦜🦜

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      ⁠​⁠@@Firefox14958Thats awesome! Thank you so much! What kind of birds do you have?

    • @Firefox14958
      @Firefox14958 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Africangreyjournali have 8 birds, 2 mousebirds, 2 budgies, 2 morning doves, 1 house sparrow and 1 gouldian finch, they are a handful, but i can't complain, i love my birds so, so, so much, can't wait to see you in the next video 👍

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      ⁠​⁠​⁠@@Firefox14958Sounds like a lovely flock! Thank you so much for the support!

    • @Firefox14958
      @Firefox14958 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Africangreyjournal ❤️👍

  • @ianochs7880
    @ianochs7880 5 місяців тому

    Hey man what do you think about people having their birds in the living room.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  4 місяці тому

      Hey! I think that's perfectly fine. It's great for a single bird because they get to be in the busiest part of the home which helps with boredom.

  • @Malissa7
    @Malissa7 7 місяців тому +1

    What kind of water are you giving them to drink? Distilled, Spring, etc .. Because I know I would not want to give my birds tap water.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      I’m using purified water but I am looking into other options. What are you currently using?

  • @TheKathanmehta
    @TheKathanmehta 2 місяці тому

    My African grey almost 5 month old not eating anything except pomegranate and seeds I am offering all veggies and fruits but it only eats seeds and pomegranate his weight is around 415 grams ..what should I do ? Help me out we don't have any vet in my city i mean they ain't specialist in birds

  • @David-028
    @David-028 5 місяців тому

    I knew never that my country 🇨🇩 was where grey African parrots came from. 😂

  • @stevenbutcher4177
    @stevenbutcher4177 4 місяці тому

    what type of wood for the perch?

  • @notsosilentmajority1
    @notsosilentmajority1 7 місяців тому +1

    I am not an experienced bird person, so I am planning on following your journey with these birds. In the first video I saw you mentioned that you wouldn't mind if they were "a little wild", does that mean you are not going to handle them regularly, so as to make them more tame? Will they be learning "step up" and are you going to attempt to have them talk or replicate sounds at all? Are they in that room without human interaction most of the day or are they around humans getting used to hearing words and being handled? Just curious, as this seems to be a very large investment and these birds should live an extremely long time. It seems like having them handled and more people friendly, would make them more enjoyable to keep. I do not know much about birds, especially parrots so I hope the questions come across properly. BTW, great job cleaning, the birds' room is cleaner than most peoples' homes, lol. Well done.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Hi! Yes, that's correct. I don't plan on handling these two regularly. My intentions are for them to be very independent and bonded to each other. Since they were handfed, they are already very comfortable with my presence. Ive had them for almost a month now and the female (Gabrielle) is already talking! Greys seem to mimic sounds and replicate speech just by observation, they don't necessarily need to be trained to speak. When I interact with them, I try to speak to them like children. I label objects and actions, to ensure that they begin to understand me. Thank you for the questions!

    • @notsosilentmajority1
      @notsosilentmajority1 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Africangreyjournal
      Thanks for getting back to me. It sounds like they are going to have fantastic lives and they are obviously being well taken care of. I'm looking forward to following you on this journey. Best of luck my friend.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate the support!!

  • @krystal_luxhair7513
    @krystal_luxhair7513 6 місяців тому

    An abrupt knock will actually scare them so just hum when your on your way to go to the room so they have more notice

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому +1

      They hear my (loud) footsteps before the knock but I like your idea a lot better. Thanks for the tip! What kind of birds do you currently have?

    • @krystal_luxhair7513
      @krystal_luxhair7513 6 місяців тому

      I have 2 cockatiels
      And an indian ringneck currently searching for another irn
      Thanx for responding 😊

  • @shanthij3118
    @shanthij3118 Місяць тому

    Hi I am Priya from India my African grey 7 months old has been sick since 2 weeks he showed symptoms like cold not talking at all his appetite also decreased and importantly he became weak and sometimes he cannot stand
    Plz if u understand my pet's problem plz suggest me anything that my pet might recover soon
    I provide a heater to him and iam keeping him sunlight for 1hour daily
    Ifeed him guava and apple and sunflower seeds that's all

  • @justinmiller8192
    @justinmiller8192 6 місяців тому +1

    You should get automatic water mist machine

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  6 місяців тому

      That's a great idea. I do enjoy misting them myself though. It's relaxing for me.

    • @reinatejada4446
      @reinatejada4446 2 місяці тому

      Where can you get a automatic mist machine… I’ll buy anything to keep that dust my bird puts out under control

  • @kayBee-Licious
    @kayBee-Licious 5 місяців тому

    Dont own one but quite educative.

  • @ily.kaifx.2617
    @ily.kaifx.2617 7 місяців тому

    Love the Videos can you send me the link to your parrot cage? Thank You

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. I am using a modified Kings Cage SLFDD 3628 which I do not believe is being made anymore. I have a few other option listed that are suitable for Greys on my Amazon storefront. Please click the link in my video description that says "My Amazon storefront".

  • @nishamuskan980
    @nishamuskan980 25 днів тому

    Please I want to know why you wear a mask is it protect your lungs from parrots hair and dust as we have a parrot grey and don’t wear mask when we wake him and cover him at night please advise is it safer

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  17 днів тому

      I wear the mask to protect my lungs. Sometimes constant exposure to a lung irritant can increase your sensitivity to that irritant in the future.

  • @Firefox14958
    @Firefox14958 7 місяців тому +3

    ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
    ✨ Argent and Argenta ✨
    ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

  • @cooking_obsession
    @cooking_obsession 2 місяці тому

    i have african grey can i spray her everyday?

  • @funnyshortsXL
    @funnyshortsXL 6 місяців тому

    I have the same broom lol

  • @nishamuskan980
    @nishamuskan980 17 днів тому

    We bought toys for our parrot but he seems to destroying them and one day got the hook stick onto his mouth and needed medical help so we stop buying hanging toys with hook and ring klips

  • @TanyaBrown-zv2gx
    @TanyaBrown-zv2gx 7 місяців тому

    Try ava kakes and try a chopped diet as well see if the store you got them from sells sockatoos

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      Hi! I feed lots of veggies and some fruit but im not a fan of chopping it into fine pieces. They really enjoy holding and eating their food. Thanks for the avi cakes suggestion!!

  • @sselvinmon523
    @sselvinmon523 7 місяців тому +1

    Grey age please

  • @supramentalmanifestation
    @supramentalmanifestation 7 місяців тому +1

    Names: How about Haile and Selassie? How about Ave and Maria? How about Bert and Birdie? Brenda and Brandon? Yin and Yang?

  • @Firefox14958
    @Firefox14958 7 місяців тому +1

    If you don't have names for your birds yet, i have some suggestions: 👇👇
    Male: Argent
    Female: Argenta
    It means beautiful silver/gray!!

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for the suggestion! Those are beautiful names!

  • @oldflorida2003
    @oldflorida2003 7 місяців тому +2

    Where's the window

  • @justagrlwithnoname
    @justagrlwithnoname 7 місяців тому

    Why not just let the babies dunk and just change the water more frequently? My conures dunk and eat that wet food/pellets. I change their water at least 3x a day. I also keep a clean lixit drip water bottle they very quickly learned to use as a clean water source.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      It's still too much risk for me and my flock. It doesn't take long for bacteria to multiply when food enters water. I like water bottles as well. I just ordered the Bird Butler by Birds Etc. How do you like the Lixit water bottle?

    • @justagrlwithnoname
      @justagrlwithnoname 7 місяців тому

      @@Africangreyjournal Always safe to err on the side of caution so I reason with you. I do like the water bottle but I do recommend using it in stainless steel cages because it can drip and that can cause rust very quickly in iron cages.

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому +1

      @@justagrlwithnoname Awesome advice, thanks for the tip!

  • @FlockandFam
    @FlockandFam 6 місяців тому

    Not bacteria soup!😂

  • @yoniem9835
    @yoniem9835 4 місяці тому

    My african grey likes to dip his food in water.😢

  • @bobbywonder4574
    @bobbywonder4574 7 місяців тому

    the walls are too white

    • @Africangreyjournal
      @Africangreyjournal  7 місяців тому

      What color have you painted your walls for your birds? I originally assumed that they would grow accustomed to whatever color the walls were and it would eventually be a non-factor even if painted an elaborate color. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

  • @mryoyo7741
    @mryoyo7741 3 дні тому

    Why not talking