One of the most critical lessons I learned about African Grey Breeding was Public Water Systems. Public water systems all are required by law to add purifying chemicals. Generally one of these compounds are a form of chlorine, which interferes with the distribution of calcium in the birds. Their straight digestive systems can not absorb the artificial additives. This causes poor feather development of the adults, and skeletal deformities in the chicks.

Never offer tap water to small pets directly from public waters systems. Always use some form of filtering system. Aqua pure water filter is very reasonably priced. Cuno water filter offers an inexpensive undersink to complete whole house varieties. GE refrigerator water filter is the one I use, but if nothing else a large glass or clear open container can be placed in light and within a few hours most of the dangerous levels of choline will evaporate.

Now that you have the first basic do and don't, here are a few facts. The eggs will hatch approximately 30 days from the lay date. They can lay an egg every 24 hours to three days. Which means hatch dates can vary as much as a week, depending on the number of eggs in a clutch. This is important because they need to be monitored closely during the first week. A good hen will rotate her baby feedings approximately every two hours around the clock. I offer a mixture of fruits and unsalted nuts daily, but during the nesting period I include an unseasoned scrambled egg. The babies double in size and weight daily the first week. During this time I offer two unseasoned scrambled eggs daily. My male will feed the female and set, clean, and feed when she takes a break. He also carries her water. This is a two parent plan. It's amazing to watch the devotion they have to one another. We could all learn from their dedication.