How Do You Breed African Greys?
Breeding African Greys may seem like fun, but it is really something that you cannot just jump into. Not only is it difficult on many levels, it is not as profitable as it may seem. This is not like breeding dogs or cats, having puppies and kittens, selling them, and then having your pets back. Once parrots have bred, they are no longer capable of being pets. Breeding parrots is not a hobby but a business that is time consuming and stressful for the wrong person. Choosing two compatible African Greys is the first, and possibly, most difficult step. Not all parrots “get along” and in many cases the male will be overly aggressive and possibly hurt or kill its potential mate. Monitoring the behavior is important. In order to even place two African Greys of the opposite sex together, the sex of the parrots must be determined by a blood test. It is impossible to tell the sex of a parrot without a blood test unless it has already laid eggs. The pair must be placed in a cage that is approxima
