Here is some info about Petty African Grey

　　African Grey Species Profile: Life Span, Diet, and Care

　　Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

　　Cacatua goffini

　　The African Grey can be a charming, playful and affectionate companion. African Grey love people and like to

　　cuddle, although they are usually less dependent . They are very active, and

　　need extended periods of time outside of the cage as well as a variety of toys to prevent stress that

　　could lead to feather-picking and destructive behavior. Examples of good toys include foraging

　　toys, soft wood toys, tree branches and rope toys for chewing, braided or knotted toys for

　　undoing, bells and noisemaker toys, and brightly-colored acrylic toys.

　　Like other African Greys, Petty can be loud screechers, especially if they do not receive adequate

　　attention or have things to keep them busy. Most African Greys respond to music

　　and love to dance. They are very bright, love to play, and may quickly learn to open the cage

　　door. This bird is big in personality! If you are able to provide the time and

　　stimulating environment they need, an African Grey can be a delightful companion for years

　　to come.

　　Quick Stats:Petty African Grey

　　Diet: 65-80% high-quality commercial

　　diet (pellets, crumbles or nuggets). The

　　rest of the diet should consist of

　　15-30% vegetables and 5% fresh fruits.

　　Cage Size: 2' L x 3' W minimum

　　Grooming: Trim flight feathers, beak,

　　and nails as needed

　　Compatibility/Disposition: Active,

　　inquisitive, playful, affectionate; love

　　human attention,

　　Provide adequate attention, toys, and

　　time outside of the cage. Talking

　　ability is variable.

　　Playfulness: Usually love to play; like

　　music and love to dance; like to climb;

　　need considerable mental and physical

　　exercise, including time outside of the

　　cage

　　Life Span: 40+ years with good care;

　　probably much longer in the wild

　　Age at Maturity: 2-3 years

　　Nesting Sites in the Wild: Tree

　　hollows

　　Sexing: Adult females have a

　　reddish-brown iris, males have a dark

　　brown or black iris

　　Special: Need large variety of toys and

　　a good deal of attention to prevent

　　feather-picking, excessive screaming,

　　or destructive behavior. Very

　　intelligent; can be escape artists.

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