How Do You Pair Up African Congo Greys For Breeding?
What’s the best way to safely introduce/pair up a young male & female African Congo Grey parrot to see if they like each other in hopes of eventually becoming a bonded pair for life?
I have a young female grey (fully tested, vet cleared healthy & DNA sexed); now I’m looking for her male counterpart to introduce together & see if they get along well enough to eventually become a bonded, proven pair & breed/hand-raise babies.
What’s the best & safest way to introduce 2 young birds for the first time & subsequent future times to see if they will like each other safely so they learn to “play nice” & eventually form a bonded breeding pair? My girl is just under 1 yr. old; the boy I’m considering is just 1 yr. old, too.
I know it takes a few yrs. before they will sexually mature & breed, that’s why I want to introduce them early. I am fully aware of “breed” vs. “pet” pairs, the hormone & behavior changes once they become a bonded breeding pair; I’m willing to take that on. Thanks!
Nathaniel
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Well, I’ve never bred them. I have a Timneh and would rather keep her as a pet. I would suggest finding a breeder online or in your area that’s willing to give you some pointers. Could possibly check with a good pet store, if you have one by you. Maybe try your vet, see if they can recommend someone who’s a breeder near you. Good luck.
February 6th, 2009 at 1:02 am
For week and see how they do you 30 day quarantine period and see how they often be hard.