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Senegal parrot for sale
Senegal parrot for sale. The Senegal parrot is a small, intelligent, active, and clever parrot that will keep you entertained for hours! Senegal parrots are part of the Poicephalus species that includes Jardine’s, Meyer’s, and Red-Bellied parrots. Senegals are the most popular pet out of this genus. They are very intelligent, but aren’t as mischievous as most other pet birds of this size.
Senegals make good family pets, but need to be socialized well with people or they may become a one-person bird. They are quiet enough to live in an apartment, but do need a somewhat experienced owner because they do go through a nippy stage when they are testing their boundaries with you.
Senegals love attention and many are said to be rather cuddly. Some Senegals are better talkers than others, but most are able to learn several words that are so much fun to hear with their tiny voices! They also enjoy chewing, so wooden toys, ladders, etc. are perfect for your Senegal.
Senegals love human interaction, but are also able to entertain themselves. So, spending at least an hour a day with them is good. The more time, the better, though!
Personality & Behavior of the Senegal Parrot
Senegal parrots can be very sweet, wanting nothing more than to sit on your shoulder all day. They tend to become very attached to “their” humans, and don’t really need another Senegal to keep them entertained. Senegals will appreciate as much attention as you can give. Because this bird will come to adore you, it is best to return that affection every day, or you will risk having a dejected bird.
With a lifespan of over 30 years, the Senegal Parrot is a good pet for the intermediate bird owner. Senegals can become nippy if they don’t get their way, so they may not make the ideal child’s pet. Because Senegals are not difficult to breed, you may want to check the local paper for breeders in your area that way you can choose the pick of the clutch.
Care & Feeding of the Senegal Parrot
Toys are a must for a Senegal parrot. Senegals love to chew blocks of soft wood-don’t be afraid to buy them macaw-sized toys — a Senegal will make fast work of it! They love rope toys as well, but be sure to watch out for long strands that can catch on a foot or around the neck; regular trimming of rope toys is a must. Acrylic toys with bells attached are also good, and will last longer than destructible materials.
Senegals are not generally picky eaters, and will relish all kinds of good, nourishing food, including healthy table foods. Begin offering new foods early so that your bird will take to them right away. Senegals have a tendency to become a bit overweight, but are active birds by nature, and will avoid becoming fat if given enough exercise and a good diet. A pelleted base diet is a good way to start; try Lafeber’s Daily Diet Premium Pellets or Nutri-Berries, supplemented with fresh fruit and vegetables.
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