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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
@@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 👍
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 😊❤
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. 😊
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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 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?
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?
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
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".
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!!
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.
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?
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
No many toys 😢 why?
@@MarieSNoel They have three toys which get rotated bi-weekly. I am not a fan of completely filling a parrots cage with toys.
This channel is gonna take off, I can feel it! Keep up the great, informative videos man!
Wow, I'll never forget this comment! Thank you so much for the support. Im editing the next video as we speak!!
Your videos seem like a "must" for anyone wanting to understand what it takes to care for birds. Thank you!
Wow, thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
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!
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!
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!
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.
I had my African grey for about 8 months now and love this channel sm! Not that many informative channels about these guys.
Thank you so much. Im glad you’re enjoying the channel!! I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming.
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!!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kind words. They truly are my joy and passion 🦜
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.
Hi, I appreciate your comment. I'm glad that I can share my love for Parrot keeping with the world.
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.
Your dedication to your birds is legendary.
I really appreciate that! Trying to get better every day.
That’s a great point about the rain, it makes a lot of sense. Love the video!
Thank you so much!!
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!
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!
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!
Thanks Kev, I really appreciate the support brother! Aw man, Im looking forward to meeting Stephen one of these days!!
I wish I had this channel when I first got my grey! Your tips and routines are very helpful.
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you're enjoying the content so far. So much more on the way!
Great video, I'm excited to follow the journey. You speak very well. Wish you the best of luck!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. Im working on my next video as we speak!
Share your African Grey care tips in the comments!
I also knock on my birds door when i enter there room, loved the video, can't wait for the next one!! ❤❤🦜🦜
@@Firefox14958Thats awesome! Thank you so much! What kind of birds do you have?
@@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 👍
@@Firefox14958Sounds like a lovely flock! Thank you so much for the support!
@@Africangreyjournal ❤️👍
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.
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!!
You present the care of these birds very well. Great job.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I'll be sure to keep the videos coming.
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.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Congrats on your future new addition!
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
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?
@@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.
@@THEE.apples Fantastic, thank you for these suggestions. I'll get to work on these soon!
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.
Thanks for sharing, Howard! It sounds like you provide a wonderful life for your birds.
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.
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 😊❤
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. 😊
Great content, appreciate you giving the reasons why. Thanks
Thank you so much! Im glad you’re enjoying the content. Im working on the next video as we speak.
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!
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I completely understand. The To-Do list never ends with these two lol.
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.
Thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed the video. Great minds think alike!
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.
You're welcome! So glad you found the video helpful. More videos on the way.
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.
Side note id love to follow your parrot journey. Don’t stop updating us
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.
I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming! Thanks again for the support!
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.
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.
I absolutely adore your videos. Keep up the great work! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! You just inspired me to begin editing my next video! 😄
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.
Fantastic, thank you for sharing these tips! Adding a UV light would be an interesting addition for these two.
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.
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!
Nice video, very meticulous routine!
Thank you so much!
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.
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.
You should make a life in a day…..would love that
Great idea! Thank you!
Really great advice, thanks.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video!! 🦜
Marvellous
Thank you!!
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.
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!
@@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.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the support!!
Best wishes for your guys 🎉
Thank you so much!!
You can buy roll brown paper from uline.
Maybe few more toys
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?
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.
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
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.
Cool video. Where did you get that style cage?
@@jdttp Thanks! This is a modified Kings Cages SLFDD 3628. Its a double stack but I turned it into a single cage.
@@jdttp heres a comparable model
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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
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.
Hello I love your videos I just have a question what kind of pellet mix do you give to your parrots? Thank You
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.
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Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support.
Love the video, thanks for sharing. How old are your greys?
Thank you so much! Im glad you enjoyed the video. The male is three months old and the female is 13 weeks old.
@@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.
@@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.
@@Africangreyjournal thank you so much! Waiting for more videos from you 🌸
@@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.
what are the pads you use for the cage liner? I wanna find one that is easy to refill like you said.
I knew never that my country 🇨🇩 was where grey African parrots came from. 😂
Yep! I hope to observe them in the wild some day.
Hey man what do you think about people having their birds in the living room.
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.
Hi, thank you for the helpful video. Do you let them dry off in the room? If so, whats the temp set at?
@@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!
@@ebraheemalshatti6947 if you want to set a constant temperature, you can’t go wrong with the range 65 to 75 degrees F
@@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?
@@ebraheemalshatti6947 You’re welcome! I appreciate the support. I’ll definitely keep the videos coming!
@@ebraheemalshatti6947 Thats correct, Greys typically start talking at around 12-18 months. Thats said, there are some that never talk at all.
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?
I live in NYC and gave tap water for over 15 years with no issues. That's said, I now use filtered water.
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.
I’m using purified water but I am looking into other options. What are you currently using?
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
You should get automatic water mist machine
That's a great idea. I do enjoy misting them myself though. It's relaxing for me.
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
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?
I have 2 cockatiels
And an indian ringneck currently searching for another irn
Thanx for responding 😊
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Awesome! Thank you!
Dont own one but quite educative.
Thank you very much!
Love the Videos can you send me the link to your parrot cage? Thank You
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".
If you don't have names for your birds yet, i have some suggestions: 👇👇
Male: Argent
Female: Argenta
It means beautiful silver/gray!!
Thank you so much for the suggestion! Those are beautiful names!
Names: How about Haile and Selassie? How about Ave and Maria? How about Bert and Birdie? Brenda and Brandon? Yin and Yang?
Wow, lots of great options! Thank you!
I have the same broom lol
Hahaha nice!!
what type of wood for the perch?
I use untreated pine for the 2 by 4 perch.
Try ava kakes and try a chopped diet as well see if the store you got them from sells sockatoos
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!!
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.
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?
@@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.
@@justagrlwithnoname Awesome advice, thanks for the tip!
Not bacteria soup!😂
😂😂😂 idk where I got that phrase from
Grey age please
3 months
My african grey likes to dip his food in water.😢
A water bottle may help!
Where's the window
The window is to the right of the cage.
the walls are too white
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.