EXPERIENCE ROXY'S PET SHOP CARE SHEETS

Cage Size

• Amazons & Galahs: Minimum 36" W x 24" D x 48" H.
• African Greys: Minimum 36" W x 24" D x 48" H for a single bird; larger is preferred.
• Larger cages are ideal for flight, climbing, and exercise.
   

Bar Spacing

• ¾ inch to 1 inch to prevent escape or injury.
   

Location

• Bright room with indirect sunlight.
• Avoid drafts, kitchen fumes (Teflon), and noisy or high-traffic areas.
• Birds need social interaction but also quiet time to rest.
   

Perches & Toys

• Variety of natural wooden perches, ladders, swings, ropes, and chew toys.
• Include puzzle toys and foraging opportunities to stimulate mental activity.
• Rotate toys regularly to prevent boredom.
   

Nesting or Retreat (Optional)

• Provide a secure hideaway or nesting box if breeding.
   

Seed Mix

• Seeds can be offered as a treat but should not dominate the diet.
   

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

• Leafy greens (kale, spinach), vegetables (carrots, broccoli, peas), and fruits (apple, pear, berries, melon).
• Avoid avocado, chocolate, caffeine, onions, and other toxic foods.
   

Protein & Supplements

• Boiled egg or egg food during breeding and molting.
• Mineral block or cuttlebone for calcium and trace minerals.
   

Water

• Fresh, clean water daily; bowls should be cleaned regularly.
   

Companionship

• These species are highly social and require daily interaction to remain happy.
• African Greys and Amazons form very strong bonds and may develop behavioral issues if neglected.
• Galahs are affectionate and playful, requiring attention and interaction daily.
   

Bonding & Training

• Positive reinforcement training works well.
• Can learn tricks, mimic speech, and enjoy interactive play.
   

Out-of-Cage Time

• Daily supervised flight and play are essential for physical and mental health.
• Parrots need space to climb, flap, and explore safely.
   

Feather & Bathing

• Provide shallow baths or gentle misting to support feather condition.
• Monitor for feather plucking or over-preening.
   

Nail & Beak Care

• Natural wear from perches and toys is often sufficient.
• Occasional trims may be necessary by a qualified avian vet.
   

Health Monitoring

• Watch for fluffed feathers, lethargy, changes in droppings, or loss of appetite.
• Regular vet checkups recommended; these species are prone to vitamin deficiencies if diet is inadequate.
   

Molting

• Usually occurs annually or biannually; increase protein to support feather growth.
   

Nesting Setup

• Provide secure, appropriately sized wooden nesting boxes.
• Soft bedding like coconut fiber or shredded paper is ideal.
   

Eggs & Chicks

• Provide extra calcium and protein during breeding and chick-rearing.
• Parents feed and care for chicks; juveniles fledge after 8–12 weeks depending on species.
   

Activity Level

• Amazons: Playful, active, love climbing and vocal interaction.
• African Greys: Highly intelligent, curious, sensitive, moderate activity.
• Galah Cockatoos: Energetic, affectionate, playful, enjoy climbing and interacting with toys.
   

Vocalization

• Amazons: Loud, social, can mimic human speech well.
• African Greys: Excellent mimics, highly vocal; may become anxious if bored.
• Galahs: Moderate vocalization; can learn whistles and simple words.
   

Bonding & Interaction

• These parrots form deep emotional bonds and need daily mental stimulation and social engagement.
   

Toxins

• Avoid aerosol sprays, non-stick cookware fumes, scented candles, and toxic plants.
   

Other Pets

• Keep cages out of reach of cats, dogs, and other predators.
• Never allow unsupervised interactions outside the cage.
   

Daily

• Replace water, remove uneaten fresh food, spot-clean cage, wipe dishes.
   

Weekly

• Replace cage liner, wash perches and toys, clean cage bars and tray, rotate enrichment items.
   

Monthly

• Deep-clean cage, disinfect, inspect and replace worn perches or toys.
   

Amazons

• Often monomorphic; DNA testing required for accurate sexing.
   

African Greys

• Slight size and head-shape differences; DNA testing recommended.
   

Galah Cockatoos

• Females tend to have redder eyes; males darker or brownish eyes.
   

Amazons, African Greys, and Galah Cockatoos are highly intelligent, social, and engaging birds that bring personality, energy, and companionship into a home. With proper housing, nutrition, daily interaction, mental stimulation, and regular veterinary care, these medium parrots can thrive and form lifelong bonds with their owners.