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Senegal Information

    Senegal Parrots are little parrots from Africa. They are well known in aviculture for being very cuddly and playful. Given enough toys these little guys are said to play quietly for hours. Many owners compare them to Conures in that the way the interact with their family and the way they play with toys.

    They have been known to talk fairly well and can acquire a large vocabulary although their voices are small and can be compared to a Budgie's "whisper". Senegal's do have the tendency to use "attention getting sounds" when lonely such as a microwave beep or a phone ring. The sounds can be quiet loud at times but overall the bird is quieter than a conure.

Pros: If bonded they can be very cuddly and loving.  

Cons: Will turn nippy if not handle often, love to chew wood.   

    Senegal's love to collect loose toys and pieces of wood they have chewed off of perches, they usually have a certain "spot" such as a food or water bowl. Most Senegals love to be scratched on their head, or cuddled. If its demands for scratches are ignored it might fluff up cock its head to the side and pet itself.

    Senegal's required many toys that need to be switched out often in order to avoid boredom. Their emotions can be rather intense when it comes to fear but that are rarely aggressive. The Senegal parrot does go through a "nippy stage" when it matures at around the age of two but this is rather short and usually the attitude changes after a few months.

Housing A Senegal

Senegals need a cage they can easily move around and play in. 24x24x26 should be fine but remember the bigger the better! See Housing your bird for more cage info.

Nutritional Needs

    Like all birds Senegals need a well balanced diet. Feeding your birds simply seeds isn't the healthiest option. They need a variety of food such as cereal, pellets, fruits and vegetables. Vegetables such as lettuce and broccoli are not only healthy for your Senegals but can be a fun toy! Senegals hull their seeds so they must not be fed grit. Everyday food and water containers should be emptied and cleaned to prevent bacteria growth.

Created by Brandon Hamilton

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