african gray

My sweet Congo has decided that she DOES NOT want me to touch her. Everyone else in the family has no problem. When i"m assisting her (i.e. giving her food, lifting her off the floor and over to her play tree, giving toys) she takes them. But the second I go to give her pets she lunges and bits...

Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted a scarlet macaw. And throughout my life I've learned that a green wing macaw would probably be a better choice due to their temperament. Then I went to considering a harlequin macaw and even possibly a hyacinth macaw. And I've basically been set my entire life...

Hello I have a female congo who is around 3 years old, I've tried to train her with a stick but it frightens her :( and if I use my hand she just ignores it? what should I do??

So I'm back again.. I STILL have not made a conclusive, definite decision.. But I am getting close. Here is where I am at. The same breeder I am talking with has just taken in 3 adorable little baby Timneh African Greys. Of course she told me, and of course I went and met them, and of course I...

Hiya folks just after abit of advice I brought a male African grey parrot yesterday I believe he is 2 years and 7months old how long will it take for him to settle down I don't want to force too much on too him I ideally want him to come to me rather then man handle him last night he said hello...

hello everyone ..... how r u ? this is the first post from me and I want your help cuz I expect that u all have experience with parrots in general.... My name is Majed and I'm from KSA (kingdom of oil) looooool ....in my country almost all parrots are expensive for example ( african gray 1200...

I'll be getting my hand fed baby Timneh grey Edgar in 2-4 weeks. I was hoping that once it warmed up and we had bonded a bit I could take him with me on occasion. There's a park near where I live that would be perfect for him. how do you think I should go about exposing him to different people...

I brought Tamara (a CAG) from a couple who are moving and no longer have the space for her, the cage she is in is far to small and terribly made. All the doors are easy to open and none seem to have any locking devises except the cable ties they have been using. Was just wondering if anyone can...

Hello! I am new here, so I figured I should introduce myself! My name is April. I am a Junior at the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I live with my boyfriend, Andrew, and two other roommates. My boyfriend and I actually met after my ex moved out of the house, and was replaced with Andrew...

Hey, all. I've not lurked at all, so i don't know much about this place yet. I've got a 14 yo congo african grey. it was my parents until a couple months ago. they had asked my permission when they first bought it, knowing that i would be caretaker some day. well, they haven't been able to...

Hey Guys!! how have you been? sorry i didn't update you with anything lately ive been cooped up with college!!.. my CAG is doing fine... eats and drinks fine!! Finally Switched him to pellets..he doesnt like them but at least he is eating em!! :D :D ... ok so i noticed his droppings have changed...

hey Guys ^^ ..still havent decided what to name my CAG!! >.<" ..im thinking (Smokey) or (Gray) ..but im up to other cool names, so i really need your awesome suggestions! :D bring em on! ;P