Reptile & Amphibian Forums

Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.

Click for 65% off Shipping with Reptiles 2 You
Click for ZooMed
Click for 65% off Shipping with Reptiles 2 You

Congo African Grey Breeding

buddyboat Mar 04, 2008 10:43 AM

Hi, I have a pair of DNA sexed GAG's.
There is a boot type nestbox on their cage right now.
I'm feeding Zupreem Fruit blend pellets, Sun Seed Lg. Hookbill mix, cuttlebone, and one almond each day.
Is there something I'm missing here for a successful breeding program???
Thank you

Replies (2)

PHIggysbirds Mar 04, 2008 03:24 PM

I would offer a bit of cooked or soft foods, preferably some with egg chopped up in it daily. You can also extend your daylight hours a bit more which may help them into season. I do not breed birds but through experience with others have learned that CAGs are some of the most tempermental breeders and won't breed unless their setup is just how they want it. Also have this pair been bred before through another person/breeder? CAGs can also be more picky on their mates than many other birds are and some will not breed if their mate is not to their preference. Do they show signs of "interest" such as rubbing beaks, preening each other, or even regurgitating for each other and do either show any interest in the nest box?

buddyboat Mar 06, 2008 06:27 AM

Thanks for your reply.
Yes, this is a bonded pair. I've seen feeding each other, kisses,seen both in the nest box (mostly the male). Last year I saw him on top of her, she layed 3 infertal eggs.
It is really dry in my house right now, I'm going to get some aloe vera juice and spray them down (maybe put a bowl of water in the bottom of cage to bathe in).
I like the soft food/egg suggestion.
I did notice that they are starting to eat all of their food, so I've been giving them more.
I ordered the book "For the Love of Greys" yesterday, maybe I can dig up some additional info there.
Thanks

Site Tools