Eclectus Parrot Myths

By John Savage

Ask anybody who has decided to own an Eclectus parrot and they will probably tell you that when they started to discuss this with other people they heard many a story which in time has proved to be untrue about these birds. Just so you are forewarned I want to outline some of these stories to you Now.

If you have thought about owning an Eclectus parrot, then you may well have read or heard many good things about these birds and you may have wondered to yourself is this too good to be true? I can assure you that the good things you hear are true, because these are delightful pets to own.

How long will an Eclectus parrot live for? Some people say only eight to ten years, but this is only true of an uncared for bird. A healthy parrot can live anywhere up to fifty years.

In the early days people used to think that these birds were rather dull and uninteresting, but this was because they were not being fed properly. A well nourished bird is both lively and interesting.

Don't be misled by the myth that Eclectus parrots are an unhealthy breed. This is just not true as long as you play your part and see to it that they have the correct quantities of the right food. If you do this then they will seldom get ill.

Still today, some owners of Eclectus parrots do not realise that these bird require much more than just bird seed and pellets. They need a balanced diet of fruits, grains, vegetables as well as seeds.

Now and again you will hear it said that these birds have a behaviour problem, but once again, this is usually due to them not getting the right nutrition. Feed them right and you will not have any problems with behaviour.

Are Eclectus parrots good talkers? Yes they certainly are. Do not believe any stories you may hear to the contrary because these are great little talkers, as long as you play your part by giving them the time and attention that they need. Do this, and you will discover what a wide vocabulary they have, and what good singers they are!

In the future, if you hear negative things about Eclectus parrots, make it a point to find out for sure whether the information is true. The greatest source of information is a breeder with years of experience.

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Why an African Parrot Makes a Great Pet

I have found that the best part of having a parrot as a pet is that you will have a pet for life. Since the African parrot has a life span of 50-70 years – seriously thats as good as any life of us human beings.

Your African Grey Parrot may even out live you so it may be wise for you to make provisions for him/her in case that happens but remember if you are lucky to have one of these special birds you may have a companion forever. So once again there may be no more tears after the pet dies,no more missing it so sorely after it dies.

From time immemorial, the African parrot has been considered as a hot favorite the world over as a pet. Initially these parrots were caught in the African forests; but then after the species had dwindled to a handful of the birds, ingenious people in Africa started their business rearing them like we would the sheep, specifically for selling to people from all over the world.

The African Parrot is a Universally Adaptable Pet

I Have found that there is no place in the world, where an African parrot will not fit in. However, I do know that in homes where there are too many cats or dogs,children and much too much open space, the African parrot will most likely not be a good choice. You may wonder why,well its because the African Grey parrot is well known for its bonding, while this in its self is a most wonderful trait it can be problematic in the case of small children and other animals both for their own safety and that of the children.

To know the sex of your parrot you may have to have a very keen sense of observation or develop one. So we know that the males are largerand that they have round eyes and their white patches are quite large too; the females on the other hand are tiny, have elliptical eyes and her whites around the eyes are quite smaller than that of the male.

For all the many plus points, these wonderful life long companions and good pets will usually come at the cost of about $500-1000. Now, if you are interested, you could push the bargain for a discount. However, it is unlikely and very rare that this bird will ever be found free.

So therefore you may like to visit the pet markets of Africa if and when you are ever in their vicinity you might end up with a friend and companion for life – an African parrot one of lifes joys may just fall into your waiting arms to be loved and valued forever. I hope you enjoy your African Grey.