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 condition. Understanding what avian bornavirus actually is, how it behaves in African Greys specifically, and what ... Read more

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 for fatty foods, they’re particularly vulnerable to this condition when their diet isn’t carefully managed. The ... Read more

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 chicken bones for African grey parrots is more nuanced than a quick Google search will tell ... Read more

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 higher calcium levels than most other parrots — and when that need goes unmet, the consequences ... Read more

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 one of the reasons so many people fall deeply in love with this species. But it ... Read more