African Grey Parrots for Sale in Virginia

Because they are so intelligent, african Grey parrots for sale grey parrot form very strong bonds with their owners and can be quite emotionally needy.Due to this trait, they do best with owners who can devote ample time to handling and socializing with them daily. Also, African grey parrots need a lot of exercise to keep their strong muscles toned and maintain an adequate physical condition. While international trade has mostly been for the pet trade, in some West African countries, Grey parrots are also consumed for belief-based use. However, to date there has been little research into the scale and scope of this trade and its drivers.

I have now found a place called passion-dog birds out of Oklahoma. This seller put us more at ease and asked the right questions. However they still want money up front before shipping which I understand but I am still very nervous. Feel free to talk about parrots in the wild, owning parrots, the pet trade, rescuing parrots, purchasing parrots, avian veterinarians, and anything pertaining to these beautiful creatures.

I was a bit unsure of how this entire experience would be BUT I could not be happier. We found the seller to be quite friendly and returned my calls in a timely manner, and he has the puppies well kept in his home. I took my parrot for his first visit with our Veterinarian within 2 days from getting him, and he checked him out and he is a nice healthy, parasite free bouncy soon to to be 1 year 3 weeks old so far everything is good.

The most common nutrient deficiencies in parrots are calcium and vitamin A deficiencies. The most common color differences, plumage variations, and sizes occur in the regionally-originated species. In most cases, Congo African parrots have grey feathers all over their body. The feathers start with a dark grey color and transition towards a silvery and lighter shade right near the end of the leg and chest area. A whitish edging is common, along with the dark feathers near the head. However, upon closer inspection, you will notice a similar white edging on the light and silvery grey feathers.