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Our African Grey Congo Achilles
Just a few pictures of our large birds.
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New photo pages! We will link them to the corresponding pages on our site.
General Information
this information is not to be confused with professional avian care. If you feel your bird is ill or need help, please contact your local qualified avian vet immediately.
African Grey Congos:
African Grey Congos are considered the smartest of the Parrot/Bird world. With such high intelligence, comes high demands & responsibilities. These birds are very inquisitive and learn quickly. Scientific research has found their intelligence to be that of a four year old human child. Their ability to communicate with us humans is second to none. They not only mimic noises and sounds around them perfectly, but human speech and it's meanings (so watch your what you say around them!)... making them one of the most sought after parrots. As such, they must be provided with plenty to do through out the day. Toys such as puzzles are perfect and greatly enjoyed by these parrots. Plenty of 'out of the cage' time is needed as well. Greys require a species specific diet higher in protein and calcium than most parrots. It's no small feat to bring one of these birds into your home and provide them with a wonderful, healthy (emotional as well as physical) long life that they deserve. They have been known to become neurotic pluckers when things go wry in their lives. Often times, something as simple as a change in their diet or environment might be enough to stop such behavior. mating stress is NOT usually the cause. Too often I've heard bird owners tell me they need to set up their bird to mate because the bird's exhibiting self destructive behaviors. Sometimes it seems, it's asking too much for the owner to spend a little more time with their bird who has often come to see their human as their 'mate'. With this said ... let's bring on the pictures of the Congos at Majestic Wings Aviary!!
We currently have 2 Greys here in our aviary 'Achilles' & 'Paco'.
~'Achilles' ...
was brought home @ 5 weeks old... So I finished his hand feeding which lasted an eternity if you ask me ... ask Achilles? Not long enough! LOL .. he still begs for formula when he sees mommy has a syringe in hand. He just LOVES peanut butter on a spoon when he's been a good boy and has quite the 'attitude' shared by most congos. If he doesn't get his way he turns into a brat and lets you know things need to change quickly! Typically most Greys aren't snuggly, though sometimes he tends to lean over and demand I rub his head for a few before he changes his mind and reverts back to his stubborn stand-off-ish ways. Preferring me, when someone else is too close, he'll let me know fluffing his neck feathers and becoming a bit hostile. A great talker, as well as mimmicking every sound around him to the point I have to look at my phone before I answer it, to know if it's actually ringing or Achilles 'calling' lol! He views me as his mate and is steadily becoming mature .. often times exhibiting mating behavior such as lowering his wings, shaking, clucking & trying to feed me by regurgitation. He's an absolute doll and I wouldn't trade him for the world!
~'Paco' came to us as a 'rescue' at approx. 10 years old. His daddy no longer wanted her so Paco's mommy thought it best to send her to us so that she can continue to be spoiled and loved forever. She is NOT your 'typical' Congo, she LOVES to cuddle in your arms and she'll stay there so long as you rub her from head to toe! She prefers men over women and often will 'trick' you into thinkin she'll let you rub her then getcha! If you're not Rob (her human 'mate') you better watch her eyes and neck feathers even if she seems soooo sweet, before you send your fingers in to rub her ... she takes no hostages! Her vocabulary is always increasing thanks to the birds she's around and our big family. She 'answers' Achille's 'phone calls' with pleasure. First thing in the morning, she's quick to tell you "Good morning!" .. grab your car keys or the front door? "Buh Bye!" .. she's truly blessed our home with her wonderful personality.
They're MORE than just their high intelligence.. they have personality, emotions and aren't afraid to show them!
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Blue Front Amazons:
~'Dante' Our male zon loves to interact with you especially when offered food! Some zons tend to become overweight, but given a specially formulated diet with nutritious treats, you can keep them from gaining too much from those 'rewards' you give them. He makes sure he tells everyone 'hello' as you come in the bird room. A big wuss outside of his cage, but he means to protect his wifey and home while in his cage!
~Donata- Our Female Blue Front, is a bit more laid back .. she lvoes to give me (Kat) kisses through the cage bars, but is very timid of hands. Once she's out of her cage, she exhibits her playfulness and voice! She's one big babydoll! They were acquired as a proven pair but once home, we quickly realized they were too young to have been bred. I chose their name "Dante(Forever) & Donata (Gift)" as they weren't treated very well in their previous home, no toys, scarce food and little to NO interaction & told they were 'flesh eaters' .. (This is NOT the case, once you understand them and their behavioral habits .. they're VERY sweet, loving birds!)Originally brought here to help find them a new home, but have since fallen in love with them and they with me. I just couldn't let them go anywhere that isn't as loving as our home. So here they've stayed for over 4 years now and I must say We ALL couldn't be happier!
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Black Capped Conure:
We have one Black capped conure named 'Riley'. She came to our home in early '07 when her previous owner went off to college and didn't have the time to spend with her. She is absolutely spoiled rotten (Especially by our 17 yr old Devin) she loves eating breakfast with the family at the table where she'll walk up to everyone's plate taking what she wants. Im not sure how old she is, but we plan on having her here until she's taken to the rainbow bridge. The children just LOVE her to pieces and she gives her approval with plenty of kisses and verbal outbursts lol!
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White Bellied Caique:
~'Damien' - has been with us since Feb. (Still being hand fed)We purchased him from a wonderful lady in Baltimore that raises them. We bought him unweaned since we are very experienced at hand feeding & Weaning, he was the BIGGEST baby about his feedings and weaning .. we've offered everything birdy friendly thats edible to this guy and he's yet to turn his nose up to anything!
He's one of the craziest birds here! He loves EVERYONE that enters our home and won't hesitate to show it by rolling around in our collars! He's learning new words everyday and we've even managed to potty train him ;) He's A LOT of bird in a small package. There's no end to his rolling around hoppin on the floor, playing with toys and anything else he can get his beak on! Without a shadow of doubt is one of the greatest birds we've had the pleasure of living with. I hope one day to have a pair that I can enjoy raising these guys to find people like us that will brighten their lives like he has ours.
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Blue & Gold Macaws:
Riker & Blueberry (more info coming soon!)
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African Grey Congos are considered the smartest of the Parrot/Bird world. With such high intelligence, comes high demands & responsibilities. These birds are very inquisitive and learn quickly. Scientific research has found their intelligence to be that of a four year old human child. Their ability to communicate with us humans is second to none. They not only mimic noises and sounds around them perfectly, but human speech and it's meanings (so watch your what you say around them!)... making them one of the most sought after parrots. As such, they must be provided with plenty to do through out the day. Toys such as puzzles are perfect and greatly enjoyed by these parrots. Plenty of 'out of the cage' time is needed as well. Greys require a species specific diet higher in protein and calcium than most parrots. It's no small feat to bring one of these birds into your home and provide them with a wonderful, healthy (emotional as well as physical) long life that they deserve. They have been known to become neurotic pluckers when things go wry in their lives. Often times, something as simple as a change in their diet or environment might be enough to stop such behavior. mating stress is NOT usually the cause. Too often I've heard bird owners tell me they need to set up their bird to mate because the bird's exhibiting self destructive behaviors. Sometimes it seems, it's asking too much for the owner to spend a little more time with their bird who has often come to see their human as their 'mate'. With this said ... let's bring on the pictures of the Congos at Majestic Wings Aviary!!
We currently have 2 Greys here in our aviary 'Achilles' & 'Paco'.
~'Achilles' ...
was brought home @ 5 weeks old... So I finished his hand feeding which lasted an eternity if you ask me ... ask Achilles? Not long enough! LOL .. he still begs for formula when he sees mommy has a syringe in hand. He just LOVES peanut butter on a spoon when he's been a good boy and has quite the 'attitude' shared by most congos. If he doesn't get his way he turns into a brat and lets you know things need to change quickly! Typically most Greys aren't snuggly, though sometimes he tends to lean over and demand I rub his head for a few before he changes his mind and reverts back to his stubborn stand-off-ish ways. Preferring me, when someone else is too close, he'll let me know fluffing his neck feathers and becoming a bit hostile. A great talker, as well as mimmicking every sound around him to the point I have to look at my phone before I answer it, to know if it's actually ringing or Achilles 'calling' lol! He views me as his mate and is steadily becoming mature .. often times exhibiting mating behavior such as lowering his wings, shaking, clucking & trying to feed me by regurgitation. He's an absolute doll and I wouldn't trade him for the world!
~'Paco' came to us as a 'rescue' at approx. 10 years old. His daddy no longer wanted her so Paco's mommy thought it best to send her to us so that she can continue to be spoiled and loved forever. She is NOT your 'typical' Congo, she LOVES to cuddle in your arms and she'll stay there so long as you rub her from head to toe! She prefers men over women and often will 'trick' you into thinkin she'll let you rub her then getcha! If you're not Rob (her human 'mate') you better watch her eyes and neck feathers even if she seems soooo sweet, before you send your fingers in to rub her ... she takes no hostages! Her vocabulary is always increasing thanks to the birds she's around and our big family. She 'answers' Achille's 'phone calls' with pleasure. First thing in the morning, she's quick to tell you "Good morning!" .. grab your car keys or the front door? "Buh Bye!" .. she's truly blessed our home with her wonderful personality.
They're MORE than just their high intelligence.. they have personality, emotions and aren't afraid to show them!
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Blue Front Amazons:
Welcome to the wonderful world of the AMAZingZons!! These birds are known for their ability to communicate with their owners in a way most other parrots can only scarcely compare to. They have a knack for amazing onlookers as they perform talents such as singing opera, reciting childrens songs as well as their speech abilities and mimmicking sounds. Some are cuddlers, while others are just plain downright hams for an audience. They tend to become a bit testy during hormonal breeding season, but with the proper handling and care, they can be one of the most rewarding exotic parrots to own.
We currently have 2 Blue Front Amazons here at Majestic Wings-~'Dante' Our male zon loves to interact with you especially when offered food! Some zons tend to become overweight, but given a specially formulated diet with nutritious treats, you can keep them from gaining too much from those 'rewards' you give them. He makes sure he tells everyone 'hello' as you come in the bird room. A big wuss outside of his cage, but he means to protect his wifey and home while in his cage!
~Donata- Our Female Blue Front, is a bit more laid back .. she lvoes to give me (Kat) kisses through the cage bars, but is very timid of hands. Once she's out of her cage, she exhibits her playfulness and voice! She's one big babydoll! They were acquired as a proven pair but once home, we quickly realized they were too young to have been bred. I chose their name "Dante(Forever) & Donata (Gift)" as they weren't treated very well in their previous home, no toys, scarce food and little to NO interaction & told they were 'flesh eaters' .. (This is NOT the case, once you understand them and their behavioral habits .. they're VERY sweet, loving birds!)Originally brought here to help find them a new home, but have since fallen in love with them and they with me. I just couldn't let them go anywhere that isn't as loving as our home. So here they've stayed for over 4 years now and I must say We ALL couldn't be happier!
********************
Black Capped Conure:
We have one Black capped conure named 'Riley'. She came to our home in early '07 when her previous owner went off to college and didn't have the time to spend with her. She is absolutely spoiled rotten (Especially by our 17 yr old Devin) she loves eating breakfast with the family at the table where she'll walk up to everyone's plate taking what she wants. Im not sure how old she is, but we plan on having her here until she's taken to the rainbow bridge. The children just LOVE her to pieces and she gives her approval with plenty of kisses and verbal outbursts lol!
********************
White Bellied Caique:
~'Damien' - has been with us since Feb. (Still being hand fed)We purchased him from a wonderful lady in Baltimore that raises them. We bought him unweaned since we are very experienced at hand feeding & Weaning, he was the BIGGEST baby about his feedings and weaning .. we've offered everything birdy friendly thats edible to this guy and he's yet to turn his nose up to anything!
He's one of the craziest birds here! He loves EVERYONE that enters our home and won't hesitate to show it by rolling around in our collars! He's learning new words everyday and we've even managed to potty train him ;) He's A LOT of bird in a small package. There's no end to his rolling around hoppin on the floor, playing with toys and anything else he can get his beak on! Without a shadow of doubt is one of the greatest birds we've had the pleasure of living with. I hope one day to have a pair that I can enjoy raising these guys to find people like us that will brighten their lives like he has ours.
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Blue & Gold Macaws:
Riker & Blueberry (more info coming soon!)
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