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African Grey Parrot Blog
Care guides, species comparisons, diet, health, and buyer resources — written by Mark & Teri Benjamin after 10+ years raising captive-bred African Greys.
African Grey for Sale: What $1,700–$3,500 Gets You
A price tag tells you nothing on its own. Exactly what every documented C.A.Gs Grey includes — PCR DNA sexing, avian-vet certificate, CITES papers, and lifetime support.
Read more → Buyer's GuideBest Place to Buy an African Grey in 2026
Breeder, online marketplace, or rescue? An honest three-way comparison on price, CITES documentation, health risk, and scam exposure — plus a 5-minute seller check.
Read more → ComparisonsAfrican Grey vs Eclectus
Two smart, manageable companions compared: talking ability, temperament, the Eclectus' specialised diet, sexing, and which one actually fits your home.
Read more → FactsAfrican Grey Parrot Facts
20 verified facts: lifespan 40–60 years, CITES Appendix I status, 200–1,000 word vocabulary, and the Congo vs Timneh distinction every buyer needs to know.
Read more → CareAfrican Grey Parrot Cage Setup
Minimum 36"×24"×48" cage, stainless steel bars at 3/4"–1" spacing, 3-perch variety setup, and the enrichment rotation system we use in our breeding facility.
Read more → HealthAfrican Grey Health Problems
Feather plucking, calcium deficiency seizures, psittacosis, aspergillosis — the 7 most common African Grey health problems and how to prevent every one.
Read more → TrainingAfrican Grey Parrot Training
Target training, step-up, recall, and talking development — the step-by-step methods we use with every bird before it leaves our facility.
Read more → IntelligenceAfrican Grey Parrot Talking Ability
African Greys can learn 200–1,000+ words — but not all of them will, and the timeline is slower than most buyers expect. Here's what the research and 10 years of experience says.
Read more → Buyer's GuideIs an African Grey Good for Beginners?
The honest answer from breeders: African Greys are rarely beginner-friendly — but some first-time owners succeed. Here's the distinction.
Read more → ComparisonsAfrican Grey vs Amazon Parrot
Two elite talkers compared: African Grey precision vs. Amazon charisma, plus hormonal aggression differences most buyers don't expect.
Read more → CareAfrican Grey Parrot Care Guide
Complete care guide covering diet, housing, enrichment, health, and CITES documentation requirements.
Read more → NutritionAfrican Grey Parrot Diet
What to feed, what to avoid, and how to build a diet that keeps an African Grey healthy for 40–60 years.
Read more → HealthAfrican Grey Parrot Lifespan
African Greys live 40–60 years. What affects lifespan, life stages, and how to plan for a lifelong companion.
Read more → Buyer's GuideAfrican Grey Pros and Cons
An honest look at what makes African Greys exceptional — and what makes them the wrong bird for many households.
Read more → BuyingBaby African Grey for Sale
Hand-raised, fully weaned baby African Greys with CITES documentation. What to expect and what questions to ask.
Read more → ComparisonsCongo vs Timneh African Grey
Size, color, price, temperament and talking ability compared side by side.
Read more → ComparisonsAfrican Grey vs Macaw
Which parrot fits your home, schedule, and budget? Full side-by-side comparison.
Read more → ComparisonsAfrican Grey vs Cockatoo
Talking ability, affection level, noise, and care demands compared.
Read more → SafetyHow to Avoid African Grey Parrot Scams
CITES documentation red flags, deposit scam patterns, and how to verify a legitimate breeder.
Read more → LegalCITES African Grey Documentation
What documentation every captive-bred African Grey must ship with — and what to demand before any deposit.
Read more → CostsAfrican Grey Parrot Price Guide
Congo and Timneh pricing, first-year setup costs, annual expenses, and 40–60 year lifetime estimates.
Read more → SpeciesAfrican Grey Parrot Species Guide
Complete species guide: subspecies, intelligence, talking ability, wild range, CITES status, and captive care.
Read more →Ready to Meet Your African Grey?
Our birds are hand-raised, CITES-documented, and DNA sexed. Reach out to start the conversation — we reply within 24 hours.
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