Few topics worry African Grey owners more than avian bornavirus. It's a subject that comes up often in bird forums and vet consultations, usually accompanied by understandable anxiety, since the virus is linked to a serious and potentially life-threatening...

Fatty liver disease, medically known as hepatic lipidosis, is one of the most common diet-related conditions seen in pet African Greys, and it's also one of the most preventable. Because African Greys are natural seed-eaters with a strong preference...

Imagine your African grey parrot spots a chicken bone on your dinner plate and suddenly transforms into the most persistent, pupil-flashing, head-bobbing negotiator you've ever met. Is it a harmless craving — or a red flag? The truth about...

Ask any experienced African Grey owner or avian vet what the most commonly overlooked nutrient in a captive parrot's diet is, and the answer is almost always the same: calcium. African Grey parrots have a well-documented, species-specific need for...

African Grey parrots are among the longest-lived companion birds on the planet. In captivity, a well-cared-for African Grey can reach 50 to 60 years of age — and some have been documented living even longer. That remarkable lifespan is...