Thread starter Saemma; Start date 5/11/13; Saemma ... African Grey, who is under a year old. Otherwise, she seems in good spirits and her weight, poop, how much she is eating all seems normal. We have just been away for 10 days but someone comes in twice a day, of whom she is very fond. We do not know why, but grey parrots seem to have developed mental abilities that surpass most other members of the parrot clan. How to Tell a Healthy African Grey Parrot from a Sick One . Food and Health. They copy human sounds to fit in with their human flock. in the wild they are known as the watch dogs who let the entire jungle know that something is amiss. is this normal or did it get spooked out? He knows lots of words and used to talk alot, but never talks anymore! How to teach parrot tricks. Ive had my African Grey parrot for over 2 months now. Hi, Our grey is 15 1/2 months old and usually talks all the time, he does have some days that he's a little quieter than others. For the last day and a half my parrot, an 11 year old African Grey, has not made any noise. Behavioral Issues. But he doesnt talk. You have to realize that not all parrots talk. Behavioral Issues. Why parrots stop talking is not always the problem. Grey parrots split from their South American and Pacific brethren eons ago. If your African Grey didn't talk at a young age then it might never talk. But for the last 3 days, he's been very quiet and barely whistling or talking. My grey did not say a single word until he was one year old. (African Grey) Parrot Info Forum. The past owner said it was a male , 5 years old. I have an african grey parrot who has stopped talking! Also some parrots don't talk when in a presence of a human so you could leave the room and listen to him. Share Your Stories. Come talk about all kinds of parrots, training, flight, and care on our message board. Alex (May 1976 – 6 September 2007) was a grey parrot and the subject of a thirty-year experiment by animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg, initially at the University of Arizona and later at Harvard University and Brandeis University.When Alex was about one year old, Pepperberg bought him at a pet shop. She makes lots of noises, but only says hello. how can i fix this? Of course not all African grey parrots do learn to copy sounds, but if they do, you can put those sounds on cue. General African Grey. If you notice that your parrot experiences rapid breathing off and on after eating meals, you will need to work with your veterinarian to determine what food may be the cuprit and then remove it from your parrot’s diet. In parrots, these allergies will often present themselves as a chronic respiratory problem. my african grey is about a year old. He knows lots of words and used to talk alot, but never talks - Answered by a verified Pet Specialist I am not sure if her family adopted her in hopes of having another grey that had such a massive vocabulary, but it is so sad that it happens all too often with parrots, especially greys. The name Alex was an acronym for avian language experiment, or avian learning experiment. African Grey Parrots as pets are one of the most popular choices, and it … African Grey Parrot. A New Grey! how can i help my parrot speak. She is usually very vocal with an extensive vocabulary. He has been taught to sound like a cat, and laugh and alot of different whistles. African Grey Parrot Training Examples: Prior to training with positive reinforcement, this African grey parrot did not like to step up, did not talk on cue and was very uncomfortable with nail trimming. All Parrots and Birds. Be patient. I'm sorry you bought your Grey for the wrong reason, no breed of bird is guaranteed to talk. Any doubt in your mind, contact your avian veterinarian immediately. General Bird Discussions. A healthy 'African Grey' is cheerful, looks around with interest, has a smooth plumage, eats, drinks, preens itself, and only sleeps intermittently. I am not sure if her family adopted her in hopes of having another grey that had such a massive vocabulary, but it is so sad that it happens all too often with parrots, especially greys. ... intelligent, super sweet bird who I simply adore. The king of the talking parrots is the Congo African Grey Parrot. Find answers to all your questions like why does my parrot bite, how to teach my parrot to step up without biting, how to teach my parrot to talk, how to train my parrot tricks, how to freefly parrot. we talk to it and play music for her. I have an african grey parrot who has stopped talking! Our parrot (African Grey) has stopped talking for the past few days. She has no symptoms of illness, is eating, drinking and appears quite happy but she is making some funny little 'chirrup' noises. African Grey Parrot Facts – African Grey Parrots As Pets If you are thinking of getting African Grey Parrots as pets, then here are some African Grey Parrot facts that may interest you. Re: My Grey not talking.