Julia - 2006-11-18 I have a 5 year old Senegal named Eugene. I highly recommend these birds as a pet, my Eugene is very quite and only screams if someone makes a loud noise or smokes (A very reliable smoke detector). One slight downside is that he can be very cranky, if he wants to be left alone, LEAVE HIM ALONE, unless of course you don't mind bleeding and scarring. But when he wants attention, he weill be very affectionate even letting me turn him upside down and he stays in that position making kissing noises for some time. When he is in a mushy mood he likes to be very close to my face and puts one foot on my mouth and tries to feed me (if you are familiar with birds you will know what I mean). One thing about this breed more than other birds he can EAT. He has not met a food that he didn't like. His favorite is mashed potatoes and pasta. This bird can be very jealous though. I recently brought home a Greater Sulphur Creasted Cockatoo and Eugene hates him. If they are both out Eugene will chase after him and try to attack. It is kind of amusing to watch a small 8 ounce bird chase a very large 2 pound bird who is running away. Eugene is very brave and has even bitten a few dogs that were curious and just wanted to smell his cage.
This bird is very intelligent and has an excellent memory. One time he was left outside in the heat by someone who was birdsitting for me. My mother rescued him. Since then whenever he sees my mother he flies to her and lands on her head. He remembers his rescuer. Prior to her rescuing him he didn't like her at all because he remembers her as the lady with the scary vacuum cleaner from when he lived in her home. I absolutely love this bird so much and hope he lives a very long enjoyable life.
Brittney Walsh - 2005-10-16 When I was 15 years old, I adopted a Senegal from a local pet store. I had my eye on her from the very day she moved into the store, because she was so quiet and well behaved. Of course, at 15, it was a dream I never expected to achieve. I didn't have a thousand dollars even if I'd emptied my whole life's savings. But then my dad decided that he would give me the money if I would wait until I was 17 to get a car.
I never would have said no to an offer like that. I was completely in love with that bird; I just HAD to have her! I accepted the offer and my beautiful girl was home with me the very next day.
Now, it's six years later. My Senegal, Joey, has been my only baby all this time. She's my best friend. In fact, when she attached herself to my boyfriend, I trusted her judgement so well that I stayed with him through a difficult job change, and we ended up married!
I've had a lot of different pets in my life, but Joey is the only one who became like a daughter to me. She's so full of life and energy; and she's so cute! She's learned to say "Mama's girl!" and "MAMA!!" when she wants me. If I don't come fast enough, she mimics my mother's voice and yells "Britt!" instead. She's almost figured out "Daddy", but because I haven't been married very long, she hasn't had the time to learn that one fully. She loves when people speak baby talk to her, and she can't get through half an hour without a hug from someone.
I love my Senegal more than I've ever loved anybody else. I truly think that these birds are the best pets anyone could get, and I would recommend them to any person who has the time to dedicate to their bird.
Richard - 2012-02-24 My Senegals name is Zoe. I've had her about 14 years. Overall she is healthy, alert, lovable and seems normally active. Recently, about the last 3 months, she has been picking her feathers and her front feathers now have thinned out and have turned mostly a pale yellow, possibly because she has picked them too much so they have not grown back.
The diet is a mix of pellets (Zupreme), sunflower seeds and mixed fruits and nuts. I have kept a real good eye on her weight which varies between 121 and 127 grams. She is a small bird and has always maintained that weight for years unless we board her if we are going to be gone for over 3 days. Then, she might drop down to 118.
My concern is the feather loss and loss of orange coloration. It is not to the point where I would call it alarming, but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Thanks.
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Charlie Roche - 2012-02-24 Parrots this time of year pull out or shed their winter underfeathers (down) as expecting the weather to get warmer. They build up a winter coat of very fluffy white feathers, that you only see by petting their feathers backwards. After 14 years you probably know this as time of year all these little white feathers are flying around. You might need to spritz (bathe) your little guy more often and try with an aloe bird bath. I would try and add some additional nuts (crack a few walnuts) or almonds (vitamin A) or crackes with some almond butter or even a little peanut butter to add additional oil. The feather loss would result in the losing of the orange but I don't know if it is dry skin, molting or dry feathers that is causing the loss. Can't hurt to add a little more oil (via nuts) to his diet and more bathing.
Richard - 2012-02-25 Thanks. Zoe takes bathes regularly, has a pretty varied diet including lots of nuts and fruits and of course pellets. I buy bulk fruit mix at our grocery store and I think it's called cran-mix consisting of dried cranberries, pineapple, walnuts and a good variety of other nuts. I couldn't ask for a better pet companion. I just want to keep her as healthy as I can and sometimes I worry over things that are changes in her behavior.
Jack - 2012-02-15 My one year old senegal is the coolest bird I have ever met. She gives kisses, plays fetch, and loves getting her belly rubbed. I spent a lot of money on her, but it was worth every penny. She is my absolute best friend and I would recomend a senegal as an excellent addition to any bird-loving family. I cannot think of a single down-side to her that does not get outweighed by a positive.
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Charlie Roche - 2012-02-15 I think all parrots with great human companions make wonderful wonderful birds - cuz the owners are - great not birds.
Abraham H Rademeyer - 2012-02-14 I have a senegal parrot (Smartie) who is about 15 months old. I don't know if he is male or female. He was very close to me until recently when we had family staying with us. He suddenly started biting me and now he only seems to want my husband. He doesn't want me to touch him as he bites and draws blood. Please could anyone give me advise on how to get him to stop biting me and win his love back.
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Jack - 2012-02-15 My local bird guy and a lot of reaserch says as a correcting behavior as he bites, don't draw your hand back and quickly twitch your hand, as this will scare him and show that you are in charge. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. My buddy has a Yellow Crowned Amazon and has a similar problem. I have a senegal myself and loves everyone except my brother. I really feel bad for you and hope your problem gets better.
Charlie Roche - 2012-02-15 Thought of something you might try. If you close your fist and then pull your hand down to form a 90 degree angle with your wrist - there isn't anything that Smartie can grab a hold of to bite. He can hit you with his beak but no skin to hold onto. You would talk nicely and just hold the back of your fisted hand up and possibly let him get the whatever out of his system. Make sure he can only get to the back of your hand that is stretched tight though. OK? Go slow - we want to make friends here - hopefully.
Charlie Roche - 2012-02-14 Something strange happened probably. Smartie now associates you with some scary thing that you hva eno idea what it is. Maybe a baby cried or a big noise or maybe he got scared of someone while on your shoulder. Let him have some space for just a few days - say 3 or 4. Then start giving him treats with your hand, piece of toast, cheerio, pine nut etc. Just do that until he is comfortable with that. Then while your hubby is not around - or in the same room - try talking to Smartie and making friends again. There is one other thing here though I must tell you. It is possible that Smartie - for whatever reason has chosen your husband as his MATE. Spring is coming and it is the mating time of year and possibly Smartie will not go back till her normal self till summer. Hormones and jealousy.
jay jay - 2012-01-10 senegal parrots are dangerous they bite deadly
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Charlie Roche - 2012-01-10 No, that jusat isn't true and I am sure sorry if you had a bad experience. Senegal parrots make quite charming, comical and fun companions for humans. Yes, if they are cornered or extremely frightened, they will bite but it is unusual and they almost always provide definit warning via there foot coming stright out or their head down and eyes going in and out. The bite hurts but it sure doesn't hurt as bad as hitting your finger with a hammer or stubbing your toe on the bed. It sure isn't deadly.
Kingsley Kezinibe - 2011-06-30 I have a senegal parrot that is 9 months old. I named him Paul. He is sometimes restless but very active. I am not very sure of its sex. But I have read some peoples experiences about their parrots laying eggs after some years. I want to know if my Paul can lay eggs on its own without having a mate of different sex. Can they reproduce even while in their cages?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-30 If your Senegal is a male there is no way he can lay an egg. However if your Senegal is a female it is possible that she can lay an egg without having a mate. Her egg would not be fertile and would not hatch and no chick could be produced. She may want to sit it for awhile or not sit it. Many people write in regarding their parrots laying an egg as they are surprised and shocked. It does happen but it does not happen frequently. It is not the norm but it does happen. Female chickens just lay eggs. Yes, a bird can mate and reproduce in their cages but if you wish to breed your Senegal it would be a whole lot easier to do it with a flight cage and a nest box. Attmepting to breed a Senegal in a regular cage and no nest box would probably not be sucessful.
Kingsley Kezinibe - 2011-11-30 Thanks Charlie. Is there a way I can determine the sex of my senegal? That's one. Secondly, my senegal often pecks me even though its quite friendly. What do i do to stop this behaviour. Finally can they talk clearly? Thanks.
Charlie Roche - 2011-11-30 There is no 100% accurate way to determine the sex of a senegal parrot without DNA sexing. However, most breeders can tell by looking with about 90% accuracy. The females top of the head going from the eyes and up and over the top and then to the top of the neck is a smoothe curve. The males head is flatter and you can usually feel a sligh angle ridge at the back of the head before you get to the neck area. Femlaes head is smoothe and males head is flatter. Real easy to see when babies before they feather in. Senegals don't usually talk clearly. They will say a few words and you will know what they mean but someone else may not. You will know though and that is what counts. Pecking you --- parrots have just a few ways of telling us humans they don't like what we are doing. A foot can come straight out - sorta like a cop stopping traffic. That means 'hey I don't want pet now' and if you continue anyway - they will sometimes peck at you. Pecking can just be an attention thing or habit in which case the easiest thing to do is when she does it just grab her beak with your thumb and finger and say a big 'NO' and then say 'good girl' and give her a kiss on the beak. You can also grab her beak and do a figure 8 with it and come up with a rhyme of sorts. Replace the behavior - via showing her another behavior.
Will - 2011-11-29 I have a 7 year old male mesotypus senegal (Orange ). I am hopeing to get him a female. Can the subspecies be mixed? Nominate senegals (Yellow) are so common. Would there be any health issues for subspecies hybrids?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-11-29 You shouldn't have any problems and I don't know of anyone that would tell you that hybrids would have health issues.
Samuel King - 2011-07-22 We have a Senegal who has made me it's special person. It's kind of creepy in a sense, because I inadvertently got Jessica to "smile" and dance, and now, I'll call her a "she"... she will be with me, and she'll smile and start doing a rain dance on my hand, rubbing her hiney on the back of my hand and clucking and cooing. What's up with that? I find this disturbing. I see male pigeons doing this around their mates, and wonder, what is my little buddy doing to my hand? She's a fun bird, we had one before, but it never did this. What is my bird doing, and should I be disturbed about this behavior?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-07-23 I wouldn't be disturned about the behavior. She's probably doing what you think she is doing (G - rated site) but dogs will sometimes hum - as will a cat. Just move your hand but don't get upset or mad. Ever had a bird try and feed you? Regutitate on you? Touch your lips with your tongue? They love you. They don't know or understand just showing affection or yep maybe think they are mating. It is life and no reason to be concerned or get upset or anything. Just put her in your other hand and give her a kiss on the top of her head. Just affection.
Billie - 2011-10-17 Hi Jessicas human, nothing to be worried or disturbed about. She/he likes you and is bonding to you. She/he's doing their mating part, there are no body fluids, no genital exposure etc. because we are not a bird mate. They can and often do have a climax if left to continue this ritual ( most birds show this by a heavy panting, parted beak and ruffled feathers ). Don't be mad, upset with them, or put them back in their room they are showing you they have love for you. Nicely change them to other hand and give them something else to play with or a treat to eat, for a distraction. Afterwards, then you can place them back in their room. In my experience, it's usually the male who exhibit this behavior with their chosen human. I have currently 10 parrots, and have had parrots approximately 25 years. I'm not a breeder, just a bird lover.
Kingsley Kezinibe - 2011-06-30 I am happy that this medium provides an opportunity to share experiences and get education on how to care for my senegal parrot named Paul as well as its love-bird sister named Tracy.
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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-30 Bird people understand bird people and enjoy hearing about their stories and the life of their birds. It is a fun thing. Welcome on board.
Senegal Parrots are known for their acrobatics, their mischievousness, and their passion!
I have a 5 year old Senegal named Eugene. I highly recommend these birds as a pet, my Eugene is very quite and only screams if someone makes a loud noise or smokes (A very reliable smoke detector). One slight downside is that he can be very cranky, if he wants to be left alone, LEAVE HIM ALONE, unless of course you don't mind bleeding and scarring. But when he wants attention, he weill be very affectionate even letting me turn him upside down and he stays in that position making kissing noises for some time. When he is in a mushy mood he likes to be very close to my face and puts one foot on my mouth and tries to feed me (if you are familiar with birds you will know what I mean). One thing about this breed more than other birds he can EAT. He has not met a food that he didn't like. His favorite is mashed potatoes and pasta. This bird can be very jealous though. I recently brought home a Greater Sulphur Creasted Cockatoo and Eugene hates him. If they are both out Eugene will chase after him and try to attack. It is kind of amusing to watch a small 8 ounce bird chase a very large 2 pound bird who is running away. Eugene is very brave and has even bitten a few dogs that were curious and just wanted to smell his cage.
This bird is very intelligent and has an excellent memory. One time he was left outside in the heat by someone who was birdsitting for me. My mother rescued him. Since then whenever he sees my mother he flies to her and lands on her head. He remembers his rescuer. Prior to her rescuing him he didn't like her at all because he remembers her as the lady with the scary vacuum cleaner from when he lived in her home. I absolutely love this bird so much and hope he lives a very long enjoyable life.
Sincerely,
Eugene's Mommy
When I was 15 years old, I adopted a Senegal from a local pet store. I had my eye on her from the very day she moved into the store, because she was so quiet and well behaved. Of course, at 15, it was a dream I never expected to achieve. I didn't have a thousand dollars even if I'd emptied my whole life's savings. But then my dad decided that he would give me the money if I would wait until I was 17 to get a car.
I never would have said no to an offer like that. I was completely in love with that bird; I just HAD to have her! I accepted the offer and my beautiful girl was home with me the very next day.
Now, it's six years later. My Senegal, Joey, has been my only baby all this time. She's my best friend. In fact, when she attached herself to my boyfriend, I trusted her judgement so well that I stayed with him through a difficult job change, and we ended up married!
I've had a lot of different pets in my life, but Joey is the only one who became like a daughter to me. She's so full of life and energy; and she's so cute! She's learned to say "Mama's girl!" and "MAMA!!" when she wants me. If I don't come fast enough, she mimics my mother's voice and yells "Britt!" instead. She's almost figured out "Daddy", but because I haven't been married very long, she hasn't had the time to learn that one fully. She loves when people speak baby talk to her, and she can't get through half an hour without a hug from someone.
I love my Senegal more than I've ever loved anybody else. I truly think that these birds are the best pets anyone could get, and I would recommend them to any person who has the time to dedicate to their bird.
My Senegals name is Zoe. I've had her about 14 years. Overall she is healthy, alert, lovable and seems normally active. Recently, about the last 3 months, she has been picking her feathers and her front feathers now have thinned out and have turned mostly a pale yellow, possibly because she has picked them too much so they have not grown back.
The diet is a mix of pellets (Zupreme), sunflower seeds and mixed fruits and nuts. I have kept a real good eye on her weight which varies between 121 and 127 grams. She is a small bird and has always maintained that weight for years unless we board her if we are going to be gone for over 3 days. Then, she might drop down to 118.
My concern is the feather loss and loss of orange coloration. It is not to the point where I would call it alarming, but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Thanks.
Parrots this time of year pull out or shed their winter underfeathers (down) as expecting the weather to get warmer. They build up a winter coat of very fluffy white feathers, that you only see by petting their feathers backwards. After 14 years you probably know this as time of year all these little white feathers are flying around. You might need to spritz (bathe) your little guy more often and try with an aloe bird bath. I would try and add some additional nuts (crack a few walnuts) or almonds (vitamin A) or crackes with some almond butter or even a little peanut butter to add additional oil. The feather loss would result in the losing of the orange but I don't know if it is dry skin, molting or dry feathers that is causing the loss. Can't hurt to add a little more oil (via nuts) to his diet and more bathing.
Thanks. Zoe takes bathes regularly, has a pretty varied diet including lots of nuts and fruits and of course pellets. I buy bulk fruit mix at our grocery store and I think it's called cran-mix consisting of dried cranberries, pineapple, walnuts and a good variety of other nuts. I couldn't ask for a better pet companion. I just want to keep her as healthy as I can and sometimes I worry over things that are changes in her behavior.
My one year old senegal is the coolest bird I have ever met. She gives kisses, plays fetch, and loves getting her belly rubbed. I spent a lot of money on her, but it was worth every penny. She is my absolute best friend and I would recomend a senegal as an excellent addition to any bird-loving family. I cannot think of a single down-side to her that does not get outweighed by a positive.
I think all parrots with great human companions make wonderful wonderful birds - cuz the owners are - great not birds.
I have a senegal parrot (Smartie) who is about 15 months old. I don't know if he is male or female. He was very close to me until recently when we had family staying with us. He suddenly started biting me and now he only seems to want my husband. He doesn't want me to touch him as he bites and draws blood. Please could anyone give me advise on how to get him to stop biting me and win his love back.
My local bird guy and a lot of reaserch says as a correcting behavior as he bites, don't draw your hand back and quickly twitch your hand, as this will scare him and show that you are in charge. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. My buddy has a Yellow Crowned Amazon and has a similar problem. I have a senegal myself and loves everyone except my brother. I really feel bad for you and hope your problem gets better.
Thought of something you might try. If you close your fist and then pull your hand down to form a 90 degree angle with your wrist - there isn't anything that Smartie can grab a hold of to bite. He can hit you with his beak but no skin to hold onto. You would talk nicely and just hold the back of your fisted hand up and possibly let him get the whatever out of his system. Make sure he can only get to the back of your hand that is stretched tight though. OK? Go slow - we want to make friends here - hopefully.
Something strange happened probably. Smartie now associates you with some scary thing that you hva eno idea what it is. Maybe a baby cried or a big noise or maybe he got scared of someone while on your shoulder. Let him have some space for just a few days - say 3 or 4. Then start giving him treats with your hand, piece of toast, cheerio, pine nut etc. Just do that until he is comfortable with that. Then while your hubby is not around - or in the same room - try talking to Smartie and making friends again. There is one other thing here though I must tell you. It is possible that Smartie - for whatever reason has chosen your husband as his MATE. Spring is coming and it is the mating time of year and possibly Smartie will not go back till her normal self till summer. Hormones and jealousy.
senegal parrots are dangerous they bite deadly
No, that jusat isn't true and I am sure sorry if you had a bad experience. Senegal parrots make quite charming, comical and fun companions for humans. Yes, if they are cornered or extremely frightened, they will bite but it is unusual and they almost always provide definit warning via there foot coming stright out or their head down and eyes going in and out. The bite hurts but it sure doesn't hurt as bad as hitting your finger with a hammer or stubbing your toe on the bed. It sure isn't deadly.
I have a senegal parrot that is 9 months old. I named him Paul. He is sometimes restless but very active. I am not very sure of its sex. But I have read some peoples experiences about their parrots laying eggs after some years. I want to know if my Paul can lay eggs on its own without having a mate of different sex. Can they reproduce even while in their cages?
If your Senegal is a male there is no way he can lay an egg. However if your Senegal is a female it is possible that she can lay an egg without having a mate. Her egg would not be fertile and would not hatch and no chick could be produced. She may want to sit it for awhile or not sit it. Many people write in regarding their parrots laying an egg as they are surprised and shocked. It does happen but it does not happen frequently. It is not the norm but it does happen. Female chickens just lay eggs.
Yes, a bird can mate and reproduce in their cages but if you wish to breed your Senegal it would be a whole lot easier to do it with a flight cage and a nest box. Attmepting to breed a Senegal in a regular cage and no nest box would probably not be sucessful.
Thanks Charlie. Is there a way I can determine the sex of my senegal? That's one. Secondly, my senegal often pecks me even though its quite friendly. What do i do to stop this behaviour. Finally can they talk clearly? Thanks.
There is no 100% accurate way to determine the sex of a senegal parrot without DNA sexing. However, most breeders can tell by looking with about 90% accuracy. The females top of the head going from the eyes and up and over the top and then to the top of the neck is a smoothe curve. The males head is flatter and you can usually feel a sligh angle ridge at the back of the head before you get to the neck area. Femlaes head is smoothe and males head is flatter. Real easy to see when babies before they feather in. Senegals don't usually talk clearly. They will say a few words and you will know what they mean but someone else may not. You will know though and that is what counts. Pecking you --- parrots have just a few ways of telling us humans they don't like what we are doing. A foot can come straight out - sorta like a cop stopping traffic. That means 'hey I don't want pet now' and if you continue anyway - they will sometimes peck at you. Pecking can just be an attention thing or habit in which case the easiest thing to do is when she does it just grab her beak with your thumb and finger and say a big 'NO' and then say 'good girl' and give her a kiss on the beak. You can also grab her beak and do a figure 8 with it and come up with a rhyme of sorts. Replace the behavior - via showing her another behavior.
I have a 7 year old male mesotypus senegal (Orange ). I am hopeing to get him a female. Can the subspecies be mixed?
Nominate senegals (Yellow) are so common.
Would there be any health issues for subspecies hybrids?
You shouldn't have any problems and I don't know of anyone that would tell you that hybrids would have health issues.
We have a Senegal who has made me it's special person. It's kind of creepy in a sense, because I inadvertently got Jessica to "smile" and dance, and now, I'll call her a "she"... she will be with me, and she'll smile and start doing a rain dance on my hand, rubbing her hiney on the back of my hand and clucking and cooing. What's up with that? I find this disturbing. I see male pigeons doing this around their mates, and wonder, what is my little buddy doing to my hand? She's a fun bird, we had one before, but it never did this. What is my bird doing, and should I be disturbed about this behavior?
I wouldn't be disturned about the behavior. She's probably doing what you think she is doing (G - rated site) but dogs will sometimes hum - as will a cat. Just move your hand but don't get upset or mad. Ever had a bird try and feed you? Regutitate on you? Touch your lips with your tongue? They love you. They don't know or understand just showing affection or yep maybe think they are mating. It is life and no reason to be concerned or get upset or anything. Just put her in your other hand and give her a kiss on the top of her head. Just affection.
Hi Jessicas human, nothing to be worried or disturbed about. She/he likes you and is bonding to you. She/he's doing their mating part, there are no body fluids, no genital exposure etc. because we are not a bird mate. They can and often do have a climax if left to continue this ritual ( most birds show this by a heavy panting, parted beak and ruffled feathers ). Don't be mad, upset with them, or put them back in their room they are showing you they have love for you. Nicely change them to other hand and give them something else to play with or a treat to eat, for a distraction. Afterwards, then you can place them back in their room. In my experience, it's usually the male who exhibit this behavior with their chosen human. I have currently 10 parrots, and have had parrots approximately 25 years. I'm not a breeder, just a bird lover.
I am happy that this medium provides an opportunity to share experiences and get education on how to care for my senegal parrot named Paul as well as its love-bird sister named Tracy.
Bird people understand bird people and enjoy hearing about their stories and the life of their birds. It is a fun thing. Welcome on board.