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Senegal Parrot for sale
$800.00
Senegal Parrot for sale
These specialty pet birds are all bred in Canada by caring aviculturists.
Common Name
Senegal
Parrot, You you (French)
Latin Name
Poicephalus senegalu
Average Lifespan
30 Years
Average Length
22-23 cm (9
Inches)
Average Weight
140 – 160 Grams
Song Type
Whistles, Mimics
Noise Level & Talking Ability
Senegal are fairly quiet birds but can have their moments. Generally speaking, a Senegal parrot can be kept in an apartment if you have decent walls and a good relationship with your Neighbours. Senegal’s learn human speech quite easily. Their voices are softer quieter and gentler than their larger African cousins like the African Grey. They usually acquire a moderate vocabulary although some can have a more extensive list of words, phrases, and sounds. Most will develop an understanding of several common phrases like step up. Of course, the best way to teach a parrot to talk is to talk to it.
Physical Features
Overall, mostly green with a charcoal grey head. Senegal parrot for sale have a ‘V’ of yellow orange beginning from inside the “shoulders” of the bird and extending downward on the abdomen toward the bird’s tail. Young birds have a dark grey iris, at maturity (around 18 months) the iris changes color and can range from bright yellow to light grey with a yellow tinge. The pupil remains black.
The beak is dark grey, the legs and feet are light grey with black nails. The flight feathers are grey-green, and the tail is a dark green color.
Pet Profile
The Senegal is a very trainable and playful bird.
With dedication and a routine, they will impress you. Senegal parrot for sale are probably the most popular of the Poi Cephalus parrots. They are attractive and intelligent little birds that are highly social. Love to chew and play. They can both be quiet and cuddly and loud and full of energy in the same day.
Diet
Quality pellets, like ZuPreem Natural or Tropican Alternative, should make up 60% of the diet. Fresh fruits and veggies, and other healthy chop mixes should make up 30% of the diet, and seed should only make up 10% as a treat. Almonds are a great training reward due to their calcium content.
Housing
They are an interesting bird that thrives in routine and become accustomed to the habits of their
owners. Senegal parrot for sale do best in a cage that is between 4 and 6 square feet or so. They don’t tend to stress easily, but too large of a cage will increase the likelihood of the bird overstressing and potentially plucking as a result. Cage placement is also very important, poicephalus parrot overview, for example, a cage right in front a window tends to be extremely stressful.
Breeding Information
Age of Maturity
18 months
Breeding Aviculture
Somewhat
Common
Average Clutch
Size
3 – 5 Eggs
Nest Box
L-Box 14 × 7
Inches
Breeding Life
20 years
Available! Senegal’s are a wonderful size, beautiful in color and huge in personality. They can make great companions for families of all ages. They are typically a bit easier going than some other species. They like to play and can be fairly good talkers if you work with them. They are a great choice for someone who is new to the Senegal parrot for sale world. Ideally, the minimum cage size for this bird would be 25’’ long, 21’’ wide and 29’’ high with ½’’ wire spacing.
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