Naming A Pet Parrot

Any bird owner will tell you that parrots have personality, and they have to have a name that reflects who they are. Selecting the best name for your parrot is important business! Its important to carefully select your parrots name as you will say it thousands of times in your lifetime!

The Top 10 Most Popular Parrot Names

• Kiwi

• Sunny / Sunshine

• Lucky

• Buddy

• Max

• Sam / Sammy

• Peaches

• Charlie

• Alex

• CoCo

The name of your parrot tells others about both you and your bird. It can give people insight into the personality of your bird – let them know that your bird is friendy, or shy, or cranky or that your bird is a scary bird and they should keep their distance. Whatever breed your parrot, try to pick a name that fits the birds personality!

It is always challenging to come up with pet bird names that just seem to click with your new companion. Pet bird names that remind you of your parrots personality traits, coloring or speaking ability are always meaningful. Or pet bird names that remind you of a fun, tropical destination where parrots are often from will bring a twinkle to your eye! It is always fun to pick pet bird names that parrots can actually articulate.

More Parrot Names

Boy Names

Ace
Alex
Bruno
Diego
Elvis
Fabio
Garcia
Heath
Ike
Kermit
Lancelot
Napoleon
Quinton
Raider
Spock
Taco
Waldo
Zeb

Girl Names
Abby
Blondie
Chloe
Daisy
Frisky
Gabby
Inga
Jasmine
Lacey
Millie
Octavia
Olive
Paloma
Queen
Ursa
Vangie
Yoko
Zen
Pairs/Companions
Abbot & Costello
Adam & Eve
Ozzie & Harriet
Archie & Edith
Bambi & Thumper
Barney & Fred
Bonnie & Clyde
Buttons & Bows
Cagney & Lacey
Chilli & Pepper
Chip n Dale
Dharma & Greg
Edith & Archie
Ernie & Bert
Flopsy, Mopsy & Cottontail
Fred & Ginger
Frick & Frack
Goofy & Pluto
Hansel & Gretel
Harry & Sally
Jack & Jill
Kermit & Miss Piggy
Lady & Tramp
Laverne & Shirley
Lenny & Squiggy
Linus & Lucy
Mickey & Minnie
Milo & Otis
Mork & Mindy
Ozzy & Harriett
Pansey & Violet
Peaches & Cream
Peanut & Jelly
Pebbles & BamBam
Peter Pan & Tinkerbell
Pip & Squeek
Prince & Princess
Rhett & Scarlett
Romeo & Juliett
Smokey & Bandit
Socks & Bootsie
Sonny & Cher
Sugar & Spice
Sylvester & Tweety
Tango & Cash
Tsing & Tsang
Tweedledee & Tweedledum
Turner & Hooch
Will & Grace
Wilma & Fred
Yoggi & BooBoo

I am getting an African Grey parrot and I heard that they can eat fruits and veggies can they eat all kinds of fruits and veggies or just certain ones?

Feeding pet parrots and African Greys the right foods is important for their health. A balanced diet based on sound bird nutrition recommendations is the key. Balancing a parrot’s diet from the beginning may prevent many health and behavior problems.

In the wild, African Greys and most parrots eat fruits,vegetables,leaves, insects, bark and flowers. In captivity, they should eat a varied diet of fruits, vegetables supplemented with some seeds and nuts. Rice, cooked beans, corn, tortillas, pasta, potatoes, bread and cooked chicken are healthy foods for Greys. They also need extra calcium supplementation, so add bones, oyster shell, and cuttle bones to the diet.

Calcium-rich vegetable / fruits and greens should be fed frequently, these include: bok choy, kale, parsley, mustard greens, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, dandelion greens, apricots, figs, endive, okra, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), pinto beans and kidney beans. Please note that large raw beans – such as Anasazi, Black, Fava, Kidney, Lima, Navy, Pinto, and Soy – can cause toxicities when fed raw, causing digestive upsets for people and potentially for parrots.

Best Fruits and Vegies:

• Corn
• Beans/Peas
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Orange
• Sweet Potato
• Melons

also Acorn Squash, Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Beets, Bell Pepper, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Celery (limited, provides fibre & fluid only), Cucumber, English Peas, Garlic(roasted), Green Beans, Jalapeno Peppers, Kale, Kiwi Fruit, Lima Beans (well cooked), Mango, Papaya (red), Parsley, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Romaine Lettuce, Rutabaga, Spinach, Peas, Swiss Chard,Tomatoes,Turnip,Yam,Zucchini, Raw Walnuts, Almonds, and Pistachios and Sprouted seeds.

Vegetables should be fed raw or slightly steamed (excluding beans noted above) and then cooled. The less cooked, the more nutrients. Frozen vegetables thawed under warm water are also acceptable. Keep Pesticides out of Vegetables, go organic if possible.

Dry Fruits / Veggies: When fresh fruits and vegetables are not available, dehydrated fruits and vegetables work great. Many birds love their crunchiness, or they toss them into their water dish (creating a “soup” of some sorts) and then eat them once they are re-hydrated. Be prepared to change the water more often throughout the day. Dried fruits & vegetables have the advantage that they don’t go off. You could literally leave them in their cages for days (unless they get wet, of course).

Some birds will not eat fruits or veggies at all and others love them. Those that will eat fruits will have more watery droppings, so do not be alarmed. Be sure to remove uneaten fruit from your bird’s bowl promptly before it rots.