Question by Carlin: Is it possible to train an African Grey Parrot to use a bathroom? I don’t mean the actual toilet,although that would be awesome. I mean a litter box or makeshift bathroom.
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Answer by lalala l Yes. They are the said to be the most intelligent birds. I’ve seen a bird trained to poop in the trash can next to the cage. What I would try to do is hold the bird over the desired toilet until they poo and once they do, award them with a “good boy/girl” and a treat.
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The African grey parrot is a medium-sized parrot that originates from the central parts of Africa. They are said to be perhaps the most intelligent of all parrots, with an adept ability to mimic human words and expressions. This is the reason why they are very popular as pets in modern day households. Most African grey parrots are predominantly grey all over with a small color difference on their tails, usually maroon or a darker shade of grey.
One incredible characteristic that the African grey parrot carries is its incredible ability to solve even the most complex of problems. Very few parrot species have this kind of ability and it is because of this that the African grey stands out above the rest. This characteristic is tied in with their talking ability as they can learn to mimic any sound just by listening and applying this to their own vocal patterns.
Every African grey parrot has the potential to mimic almost every sound that hears, however some more than others. Parrots that are left alone in their cages with no way to stimulate their brains generally learn to talk or mimic the sounds they hear around them. Parrots that are handled often by humans have no need for the extra stimulation that sound imitation provides them so they often learn very few sounds. This doesn’t mean people should neglect their parrots for the sole reason of getting them to talk. There are different training manuals to help parrots learn the basics of sound imitation.
One notorious trait that the African grey parrot has is its feather plucking habit. This can make for a very messy and disease ridden cage and therefore owners are advised to clean the parrot cage once every two or three days. The reason why a parrot plucks his or her feathers is because it is bored and needs a source of stimulation. If owners spend enough time with their parrot every day, perhaps one or two hours, it will have no need to pluck its feathers as it is getting enough stimulation from the human presence around it.
It is commonly known that an African grey parrot can become almost fully attached to one human and therefore become aggressive towards other people. This trait just proves one thing, that African grey parrots are the perfect companion. You could perhaps say that they are the new mans best friend!
Question by dudee: how on earth do i train an african grey parrot? hey so i got a new birdie, an african grey parrot. it talks and stuff, but i want to get to train it. and he is 1 year and 2 months. any tips and advises? please no jokes
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Answer by nano Love, treats and a LOT of patience!!!..they r awesome birds and will repeat sound you wouldn’t believe!!..urs will have u answering the phone even tho it is not ringing or answering the door even tho no one is knocking..ha ha..they r really a riot..BUT a word of caution..once the bird is settled in..make NO changes to it’s cage..like a gym or something..that can cause it to start plucking it’s feathers cause it’s upset…be sure and give it LOTS of attention…HAVE FUN!!!
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The African grey parrot is one of the most popular pet parrots available. Many people get the name of the parrot wrong and in fact spell African grey parrot as ‘African gray parrot’. This is indeed wrong but if you made a mistake then don’t worry about it! This article will endeavor to explain everything there is to know about the African grey parrot or the African gray parrot!
What Do They Look Like?
As you would have probably guessed already, the African grey parrot is mostly grey all over with a shade of grey around the facial region. Their beaks are generally black and they have a tinge of red underlying beneath their tails that help them to stand out from many other grey parrots. They come from the Congo region in Africa and are constantly hunters by traffickers due to the fact that they can sell for quite a lot of money in Western parts of the world.
Efforts are being made to stop this from occurring and in recent history there seems to be a reduction in the number of birds being trafficked overseas. This has also sparked a revival in their overall numbers in the wild which means things are starting to look up for the African grey.
What Are They Like To Train?
African grey parrots are one of the most brilliant breeds on Earth and are said to be one of the best speakers out of all the parrots. They have the ability to put together whole phrases and can actually learn quite fast. This is one of the major reasons why so many parrot owners choose to own African grays.
Is There Anything I Should Know Before I decide To Buy An African Grey Parrot?
Yes actually there is a lot you need to learn before you going out and buy your own. First of all you have to make sure you know where you are getting your parrot from as many of them are trafficked into the country as was discussed previously in the article. Secondly if you have no experience whatsoever in parrot handling, I would recommend starting off with a bird that is much easier to handle such as a budgie for example.
Lastly African grey parrots are animals that thrive on enthusiasm and attention. If you know you aren’t going to be able to spend enough time looking after and training your parrot then do the right thing and let someone who does have a go. There are too many people out there abusing the privilege of owning such magnificent creatures just so they can tell their friends that they own a parrot.
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Training a new parrot with positive reinforcement can set them up for a lifetime of success. In this video you can see two young parrots (Beni and Wrigley) demonstrate what they have learned in just a few short months. They are off to the Kaytee Learning Center where they will be ambassadors for their species. Here they will teach children about conservation and responsible pet ownership. You will see their first appearance at a school near the end of the clip. To learn more about training your bird, addressing behavior problems and most of all having a great relationship with your parrot visit www.GoodBirdinc.com. Barbara Heidenreich Copyright Good Bird Inc 2009 Video Rating: 5 / 5
we have toilet trained our african grey [echo] . we just say wiggle your bum and now he does the toilet on command . we would like to teach him other stuff but dont know what any ideas . thanx
