Import Congo African Grey Babies Handreared — Buy in Bulk from Supplier in South Africa

The Congo African Grey babies offered by De Lange Parrots are hand-reared from hatchling stage, ensuring early socialization with human caregivers. Each bird is raised in a controlled environment with consistent temperature, humidity, and feeding schedules. These birds are typically weaned between 12 and 16 weeks, with documented weight gain records maintained for each individual. They are not wild-caught and are bred under conditions designed to reduce stress and promote behavioral development.

The birds are fed a diet of formulated parrot pellets, fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasional nuts, aligned with standard nutritional guidelines for Psittacus erithacus. Their feathers show no signs of plucking or feather damage, indicating good health and low stress. Standard veterinary checks include fecal exams for parasites, beak and nail condition assessments, and weight tracking against breed-specific growth curves. These practices follow accepted avian husbandry standards for hand-reared parrots in the pet trade.

Buyers include private aviculturists, pet stores specializing in exotic birds, educational zoos, and research institutions focused on avian cognition. The birds are shipped in approved IATA-compliant crates with ventilation, temperature control, and food provisions for up to 48 hours. Export documentation includes health certificates issued by South African veterinary authorities. Buyers must confirm import permits in their destination country before purchase, as African Greys are CITES Appendix II listed. Shipping is arranged via approved avian transport partners, with airfreight only.

De Lange Parrots operates from Seymorestr. 70 in Akasia, Gauteng, South Africa, and specializes in the breeding and hand-rearing of African Grey parrots. The supplier is classified as imported, with no public record of factory certifications or third-party audits. Their profile shows no claims about years in business, staff count, or client list. The listing indicates no response rate or average response time, suggesting limited direct buyer communication channels.

The supplier does not provide details on breeding stock lineage, genetic diversity management, or disease prevention protocols beyond basic veterinary checks. No information is available on quarantine procedures for new stock or isolation practices for sick birds. Buyers should treat all claims about temperament or health outcomes as observational, not guaranteed. The absence of verified response metrics means pre-purchase communication must be initiated directly and confirmed in writing.