African Grey parrots are amazing and beautiful birds. They make perfect companions for the right people. If you are considering purchasing an African Grey for your family, then you’ve got to make sure that you are prepared for the responsibility. They require a lot of attention and love from their owners. Follow my tips and you’ll have a happy healthy African Grey parrots.

1. The first thing you will need to do is purchase a proper sized bird cage for your African Grey. The cage you choose should be at least 4 feet long, 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. In all honestly, the bigger the better, so if you can purchase a larger cage then go for it.
2. Next you will need to invest in a perch and some toys for your parrot. Most cages come equipped with a wooden perch. Toss this out and replace it with a softer perch so that your young African Grey can hold onto it easier. When it comes to toys, you will want to have a huge variety to keep your African Grey occupied and entertained when you aren’t around. They are easily bored and are known for being destructive with toys, so you will want to purchase organic made materials especially made for African Greys.
3. Once you bring your African Grey home, you will want to establish a feeding schedule. He or she should be fed twice per day and there should always be plenty of fresh, clean water in the cage. African Greys require high quality pellet bird food, as well vegetables and nuts such as, almonds, broccoli, spinach and carrots.
4. Make sure that you have plenty of time to dedicate to your parrot everyday. By interacting with your bird everyday, you will be helping with the socialization process. You should invest at least one hour per day to interact and talk with your bird. This will greatly increase your bird’s overall happiness and it will encourage verbalization, however this may take years to develop.