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Betsy B asked in PetsBirds · 1 decade ago

suggestions on breeding african greys?

I have just aquired an african grey pair and am wanting suggestions.. when does their breeding season begin? how do they like to be set up? they are 7 years old.. is it ok to set them up.. they are bonded.. not proven

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Greys can be temperamental when it comes to breeding. They like their privacy. It's not uncommon for a female to stop sitting on her eggs because of to much outside interference. They require a box about 15" x 15" square. Put some wood (not treated and not cedar) chips in the bottom. You need a hole about 6" to 8". Breeding is usually 2 times a year, but many will only breed once. Our Greys have already laid their eggs and are brooding now. Some have already hatched. We have 40 pairs of different kinds of Greys, (Congo and Timenh) Ours breed this time of year and several pairs breed multiple times. Just give them their space and remember they have to get used to new surroundings. Don't expect eggs the first year, or even the second year for that matter. They will lay 2 - 5 eggs and the incubation times is 30 days, give or take.

    Source(s): Work for a very large bird breeder (2000 pairs of exotic birds) and study aviculture.
  • 1 decade ago

    Yes

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