Diet
Avian-vet-informed parrot diet built around quality pellets, safe vegetables and measured extras
Birds
African greys care
African greys are long-lived, intelligent parrots needing specialist nutrition, complex enrichment and experienced handling.
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Lifespan
40-60+ years
Typical costs
GBP 70-GBP 180 per month after specialist setup
Space
Very large cage or aviary with secure supervised out-of-cage time
Care basics
What to get right first.
Housing
Large secure housing with foraging, destructible toys, varied perches and clean air
Social needs
Very high. They need stable routines, enrichment and careful social boundaries
Exercise
Daily flight, climbing, problem solving and supervised interaction
Cleaning
Daily cage base, food and water cleaning with dust-conscious room care
Handling
Use consent-led training and specialist support for biting, fear or feather concerns.
Common health concerns
- Feather damaging behaviour
- Calcium or vitamin A imbalance
- Respiratory disease
- Stress behaviours
Often misunderstood
- Underestimating lifespan
- Seed-heavy diets
- Leaving birds bored
- Unsafe fumes or poor air quality
Related information
Care guides
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African grey enrichment and long-term care routine
How to plan a specialist daily routine for a highly intelligent, long-lived parrot.
9 min readReviewed 27 July 2026
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