Sosialization

African Grey parrots, like any pet parrot, can require a large commitment as they require a lot of attention. If you are working and not at home much, a grey will not be for you. Greys left to their device, alone in a cage all day long, will become aggressive, quite loud and more then likely a feather plucker (out of frustration or poor nutrition).
While numbers vary with each source, most agree that three hours out of cage daily and 45 minutes of physical interaction is the minimum attention required for good mental health. African Greys have the tendency to bond to only one person if they do not interact with different people regularly.

African Greys require a lot of stimulating toys due to their high intelligence and to avoid boredom. Toys should be rotated and switched regularly to keep the stimulation constant and diverse. A companion African Grey should be kept in a bird-safe environment and placed in a busy part of the home, such as the living room, where the bird can occupy himself (or herself) in watching the household activities.When in a bad mood or threatened, a grey can and WILL bite. They do have a vicious bite and care must be taken to avoid any serious wounds (to the human). Once they learn that their beaks aren’t just for cracking foods, it’s best to always approach a grey with respect until you have developed a relationship with the bird.