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African Blue Parrot For Sale African Grey Parrots are extremely intelligent and require a lot of entertainment to keep them occupied. They can be destructive and need plenty of attention. They are also extremely affectionate and will love one person, which can be a problem for families with multiple members. The depredation of Grey parrots has led to their Endangered status (IUCN 2020). Wild populations are also declining rapidly in Benin, Togo and other countries in Africa. Cost of Care Although parrots are a extremely rewarding companion, they're expensive. The initial purchase could cost thousands, but the ongoing costs add quickly. This includes toys, food, and veterinary care. It is also crucial to have an emergency reserve in case your pet is injured or sick. It is recommended to purchase pet insurance for your bird. Food is the most commonly regular expense. This includes pellets and fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, it includes seed mixes and treats. These costs can be reduced by choosing cheaper foods such as store-brands and ready-to-eat meals. However the best way to save on food is to look for coupons and sales. Grooming is another significant recurring cost. Parrots require regular trims of wing and nail. You can do it yourself or hire a professional to complete the task. A good quality brush and trimmers are necessary to keep your bird's nails and wing feathers in tip-top shape. Alternatively, you can use a comb to clip your bird's wings. However, this could be more time-consuming and less efficient. Other recurring expenses include the cost of toys and a travel carrier. Some birds also need a telescopic litter box. These boxes can be quite expensive, particularly when they require a specific kind of litter. You can also purchase an enclosure cover to protect your bird while you are away. Consider all costs when you're thinking about buying an African Grey Parrot. Many bird owners who wish to have a pet abandon it due to the cost of caring for it. You can avoid this by doing your research and planning your budget ahead of time. Veterinary Care Parrots live for a long time and are loyal companions. However they also have certain needs that need to be met in order to be successful. It is important to learn about the environmental, dietary and veterinary requirements of your pet, regardless of whether you are thinking of buying one or already have one. There are over grey african parrot Charming African Grey Parrot For Sale of parrots. They have specific dietary, social and medical requirements. Parrots are a prey species and they have strong survival instincts, which make them very good in hiding any illness or injuries. All pets should be seen by an avian veterinarian every 6 months to 1 year. This will ensure that your pet is happy, healthy and secure. This will help you to maintain control over the health of your bird and prevent any problems getting out of control. When feeding your parrot it is essential to ensure that you are feeding them the correct proportion of fruits and vegetables in their diet. Fruits with sugar can cause obesity in parrots. Therefore, it is best to provide your pet with a diet of 70% vegetables and 30 percent fruit diet. The importance of enrichment is for your pet along with eating a balanced diet. This will keep them mentally stimulated and happy inside their cage. You can accomplish this by placing a leaf of an edible vegetable in various parts of their cage. You can also put the leaf in a toy for foraging, or chop the leaf up and put it in their dish. Another way to help your bird stay active and happy is to allow them time out of their cage. This should be done with supervision and in a safe bird-friendly room or enclosure. Keep your pet engaged and active to keep them alert. This will also help prevent boredom or destructive behaviors. Food A parrot's owner is likely to spend a minimum of several thousand dollars per year on toys, cages and food (including fresh vegetables and fruits and preferably organic), pellets and boarding when you are away as well as vitamins and vet. These expenses are in addition to the hours of care needed to feed your bird and to play with them. This is quite a sum especially for a bird that can live 50 years in captivity. These birds are known for their sociable personalities and clear communication skills. They are also renowned for their ability to learn complicated behaviors and tricks. They can imitate human speech. A study has revealed that African greys can be shockingly generous. When a member breaks their walnut exchange hole, the birds will transfer tokens of metal from their chambers to their partners' to get them some nutty goodness. This wasn't just a random thing. The more involved donors were in their relationships with their partners and their families, the more they shared. Irene Pepperberg is an animal cognition specialist who is studying African grays at Harvard however she was not involved in this research. For instance, she says, these birds typically live in haphazard groups and may benefit from building up an image of generosity. Pepperberg points out that the findings should not be generalized across all species of parrots. Ravens, for example, don't show this same inclination toward their fellow birds, nor do chimpanzees or gorillas. However, however, it is unclear if the animals are acting out of kindness or simply because they want what their fellow animals have. Toys Parrots need toys to entertain them and to stimulate them. To stop your pet from becoming bored, rotate toys often to ensure that they're always new and exciting. This helps keep the sharp beak of a parrot from getting too dull and also gives the bird a chance to think about what she's doing. It also gives the bird a chance to act on her surroundings and get feedback from it in a variety of different ways. Feedback can be an incentive for her hard work in a foraging project, or your reaction when she screams for a toy. When a parrot receives toys to enrich her life she is unable to interact with them. This is due to her insensitivity to most things that are unfamiliar. It takes a lot patience to make a parrot less receptive to a new toy, however, it's possible. The trick is to introduce the toy slowly and play with it before her. This can help her to feel safe with it. Some of the things that can be used to enrich your pet include shredded paper (not printed and free of inks), cardboard, sisal rope cotton or leather strips, wooden clothes pegs without metal springs, ping-pong balls, pine cones, small branches, beads wooden rings plastic bottle caps popsicle sticks, dried fruits, hot garlic, peppers, ginger, dry food tidbits, and dried vegetables. These are all great for enrichment but make sure to take away any items that are not safe for the pet. This includes anything that pets could inhale or chew, or be caught in. Entertainment Parrots are extremely clever and have been observed to form emotional attachments with their owners. This is the reason why African greys have been called “Einsteins” of the bird kingdom. Parrots can live up to 80 years if kept in captivity. If you don't, your parrot may end in a shelter or another home. Several factors can lead to the decline of wild parrots in their native habitats which include habitat destruction and illegal capture for the pet trade. These are the main reasons behind the decline of several species of psittacines, including the beloved African grey parrot. It's also important to note that males and females of most parrot species look identical, and it might take a keen eye (or an examination in a lab) to differentiate them. In addition to giving your avian companions the highest quality food, it's important to provide them with fun. It's as easy as offering a wide range of toys for them to play with. There are plenty of options on the internet and at in-store pet shops, with specialist retailers for parrots offering an even greater selection. Woodstock, an African Grey in the movie “Aladdin,” loved to watch television. It's recommended you have a flat-screen television at home so that your pet can enjoy the pictures. You can also purchase a special DVD that's made specifically for parrots and includes 20 minutes of footage of African Greys in the wild. Parrots for Parties claims no rights or affiliation with Twentieth Century Fox or Jerry Bruckheimer, or any trademarked, copyrighted, or licensed characters, such as Captain Jack Sparrow, who appears in the motion picture/s Rio and Rio2, and the original film/s Pirates of the Caribbean.