5 Awesome Facts About Senegal Parrots
The awesome thing about owning a Senegal Parrot is how they bond with you. In the wild they are used to having a mate, however when they find themselves as your pet they make their bond to you. Ownership can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. 1. They will catch on to your personality. Senegal Parrots will mimic the sounds around them, including you. They will laugh when it is appropriate and speak, as well. Pixel will say things like, "good morning," "kiss goodnight," and whistle when a pretty lady walks in. 2. They will lay on their back Senegal Parrots can be very trusting of their owner and lay down in the palm of their hand. On many occasions Pixel has allowed me to pick him up and cradle him in my hand. (This often impresses people unfamiliar with birds) 3. Live a Long Time Unlike other domestic animals Senegal Parrots can live 30-50 years in captivity. They are excellent companions and can provide verbal conversations that are impossible for other animals. 4. They Are Small Senegal Parrots can vary in size. However the majority are small enough to lay down in an adult sized hand. Pixel can be loud, yet he doesn't squack like other larger Parrots and is apartment-friendly. 5. Easy to Train When Pixel came into my life he was already full grown. He would say,"Hi Pixel!" When I would come home from work. After sometime spent training Pixel began to say, "Hi Tim!" This took some repetition, but he learned quickly. If you decide to become a Senegal Parrot owner, I am sure you will enjoy your new friend. With patience and care this highly adaptable and entertaining bird will be your new avian amigo!