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African Blue Parrot For Sale African Grey Parrots are extremely intelligent and require entertainment to keep them stimulated. They can destroy toys quickly and require lots of attention. They are very affectionate, and will only be a loving person. This can be a problem in families with many people. The exploitation of Grey Parrots has led to the endangered status of these birds (IUCN 2019). Wild populations in Benin and Togo are also decreasing rapidly. Cost of Care While parrots can be extremely rewarding companion, they are not cheap. The initial purchase could cost thousands of dollars, however, the ongoing costs can quickly add up. This includes toys, food, and veterinary treatment. In addition, it is essential to have a backup reserve in case your pet is injured or sick. It is recommended that you buy pet insurance for your parrot. The most frequent expense is food. This includes pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables. It also includes snacks and seed mixes. These costs can be reduced by consuming less expensive foods like store-brands or pre-made dishes. However, the most effective way to save on food is to look for coupons and sales. Grooming is a major recurring expense. Parrots require frequent nail and wing trims. You can do this yourself or have a professional do it. To keep your bird's wing feathers and nails in great condition, you'll require a good quality brush and trimmers. You can also make use of a comb to clip your bird's wings. This method takes longer, but less effective. Toys and a transporter are also recurring costs. Some birds also need a telescopic litter box. These boxes can be extremely expensive, especially those that require a particular kind of litter. You can also purchase a cage covering to protect your bird while you are away. If you're thinking of buying an African Grey parrot for sale make sure you take all costs into consideration. Many bird owners who wish to have a pet decide to abandon it due to the costs of keeping it. You can avoid this by doing your research and preparing your budget in advance. Veterinary Care Parrots live a long lifespan and can be extremely loyal companions. They also have specific needs which must be met for them to thrive. If you're looking to purchase one or already have a bird in your home, learning about their diet, environmental and veterinary needs is essential. There are more than 350 parrot species, and each has its own dietary, social and medical needs. Parrots are prey animals and have strong survival instincts, which is why they are great at hiding any injury or illness. Therefore, a regular 6-month to 1-year avian veterinarian visit is recommended for all pets with parrots. This visit will help ensure that your pet is happy, healthy and safe. This will help you keep an eye on the health of your bird and avoid any issues from getting out of control. When feeding your pet it is crucial to ensure that you are feeding them the correct proportion of fruits and vegetables in their diet. Fruit in excess can lead to obesity in parrots because it is high in sugar. Therefore, african grey birds for sale is best to provide your pet with a 70% vegetable and 30% fruit diet. In addition to eating a balanced diet, it's essential to provide your bird with enrichment. This will keep them mentally stimulated and happy in their cage. It is possible to do this by putting a leaf of an edible vegetable in various parts of their cage. You can also put the leaf in a foraging toy, or chop the leaf and put it in their dish. Another thing that can aid your bird in staying active and happy is to allow them to escape from their cage. This should only be done under the supervision of a professional and in a bird-safe area or enclosure. Engaging a bird and keeping it engaged will not only help to keep their minds sharp and alert, but it can also prevent any boredom or destructive behavior from developing. Food A parrot owner can expect to spend at least around a few thousand dollars each year on cage, toys, food (including fresh vegetables and fruits and preferably organic) pellets, boarding when you go away as well as supplements and vet. These expenses are in addition to the hours of care required to feed your pet and to interact with them. This is a significant amount of money, especially for something that can live 50 years in the wild. The birds are renowned for their engaging personalities and clear communication abilities. They also have a ability to learn complex tricks and behaviours. They can imitate human speech. A study has revealed that African greys are extremely charitable. When a partner breaks their walnut exchange hole the birds transfer tokens of metal from their own chambers to their partners' in order to give them some walnut goodness. This wasn't just a random act and the more donors had invested in their relationships with their partners, the more they shared. But the researchers who conducted this study weren't able to determine the impact of sharing out in the wild, says Irene Pepperberg, an animal cognition expert who is studying African greys at Harvard but wasn't involved with this study. For instance, she says, these birds typically live in haphazard groups and may gain from establishing an image of generosity. Pepperberg notes that the results should not be generalized across all species of parrots. Ravens, for example, don't show this same inclination toward their fellow birds, nor do gorillas or chimpanzees. And even in these cases, it's not clear whether the animals are doing this to show the kindness of others or if they just want to have what their fellow birds have. Toys Parrots need toys to entertain them as well as for enrichment. To keep your pet from getting bored, rotate toys often so that they are always new and exciting. This helps keep the sharp beak of a bird from becoming dull, and also gives the bird a chance think about what she's doing. It also gives the parrot a chance to act on her surroundings and get feedback from it in many different ways. This feedback could be a treat she gets for her dedication to a foraging project or it could be the reaction you get when she yells at a toy she's looking for. When a parrot gets toys as enrichment she is unable to interact with them. This is due to her insensitivity to all things that are unfamiliar. It can take some time to desensitize a phobic parrot to a toy but it is generally feasible. The trick is to introduce the toy slowly, and then play with it in front of her. This will allow her to feel safe with it. Some of the things that can be used to enrich your pet include shreds of paper (not printed and free from inks), cardboard, sisal rope leather or cotton strips wooden clothes pegs that do not have metal springs, ping-pong balls pine cones, beads, small branches, 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 be sure to remove any items that could pose a risk to your pet. This includes anything that can ingest or chew and objects that could get caught in the cage. Entertainment Parrots are extremely intelligent and have been reported to develop emotional bonds with their owners. This is one of the main reasons that African greys are often described as “Einsteins of the bird world.” Parrots can live for up to 80 years in captivity, and it's important to make sure that you and your family are ready to make the commitment before you adopt or buy an african blue parrot. If not, your pet will likely end in a rescue center or in a different home. The decline of wild parrots could be caused by a number of causes, such as habitat destruction or illegal captures for the pet industry. These causes are contributing to the decline of a variety of species of psittacines, including the beloved African grey parrot. It's important to remember that males and females of most species of parrots look alike. This can make it difficult to differentiate them apart. It is essential to keep your bird's companion engaged, and provide them with the best food. It's as simple as providing a variety of toys to play with. You can find plenty of options on the internet and at pet stores in-store, with specialists parrot stores offering an even greater selection. Woodstock, the African Grey from the movie “Aladdin,” was well recognized for his tv viewing and it's recommended you have a flat-screen television at home to allow your pet to enjoy the images on it. You can even get a DVD specifically made specifically for parrots and includes 20 minutes of footage of African Greys in the wild. Parrots for Parties does not claim any rights or any kind of connection with Twentieth Century Fox, Disney or Jerry Bruckheimer and any trademarked or copyrighted characters which include but not including Captain Jack Sparrow as featured in the motion pictures/s “Rio” and “Rio2” and the original film/s “Pirates of the Caribbean”.