Comments on: All About Senegal Parrots

By: Parrot Cages

Parrot Cages — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:24:39 +0000

This is a very helpful post. I like your approach. I think you’ve researched it a lot. Did you know that Senegal parrots nest in holes in trees, often oil palms, usually laying three to four white eggs. The eggs are about 3 cm long x 2.5 cm wide. The eggs are incubated by the female, starting after the second egg has been laid, for about 27 to 28 days. Newly hatched chicks have a sparse white down and they do not open their eyes until about two to three weeks from hatching. They are dependent on the female for food and warmth who remains in the nest most of the time until about four weeks from hatching when the chicks have enough feathers for heat insulation. During this time the male brings food for the female and chicks, and guards the nest site. From about two to four weeks from hatching the female also begins to collect food for the chicks. The chicks fly out of the nest at about 9 weeks and they become independent from their parents at about 12 weeks from hatching.

By: missywst

missywst — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:10:59 +0000

Senegal's can be wonderful pets. mine was a clown and fun to watch. he did have a very moody personality though. he would love to be held just so he could bite us, very HARD… cute birds with big personalities…
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By: silver2sea

silver2sea — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:08:59 +0000

My Senegals were very personable, funny little birds. They like a lot of attention and will become aggressive if left without human contact. My male became aggressive once he hit sexual maturity (about age 4, and can be true with any bird) and still bites. Sadly, I was his choice victim and yet it was obvious that he loved me and wanted to be with me.

Both the male and female did their daily gymnastics hanging upside down and dancing. They have huge personalities in little bodies. The have a limited vocabulary but can communicate well without words. While the ability to talk has never been important to me, ours were learning to count –1,2,3 — but I'd say 1 and 2 and they would chime in with a loud 3. They particularly like words with r's in them. When it was time to go to bed they would yell "ready".

Because of a move out of state, my two Senegals live with a friend back home and may or may not come back to us (it depends on how adjusted they are to their new home) when we return. However, even despite the bites, I'd welcome the opportunity to have them back or, I would entertain the possibility of having another Senegal. They are great little birds.
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By: Steel

Steel — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:06:59 +0000

I think Senegal parrots can be a great choice for a newcomer to parrots because they're quiet and can be very friendly and good-tempered when they're handfed. I've known lots of Senegals to accept petting and being rolled over onto their back when trained to. However, some experience with teaching a bird to be non-aggressive would probably be good, because I think they tend to go through a "rebellious teenager" stage where they test you by biting.

A minor downside is that they don't really end up being great talkers, although they will imitate noises like a whistling, etc. And like any parrot, they need lots of companionship, so expect to spend time with it everyday if you only have one.
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By: Pie O My

Pie O My — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:04:59 +0000

Senegals are terrific little birds, but they can be little demons if you don't know how to keep them in line. If you want a bird that looks very much like a Senegal, but with a better temperament, get a Meyer's or a Red-bellied poicephalus. Before I got the three birds I have now, I considered a Senegal and did research on all kinds of birds. (I have three caiques).
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By: Ocean Girl!

Ocean Girl! — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:02:16 +0000

What is your opinion on Senegal Parrots? And what do you know about their temperament?