African Grey Parrot: at Code Fatate we also breed the Timneh subspecies

Timneh African Grey Breeder

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The Timneh African Grey (Psittacus timneh) is the "little brother" of the Congo African Grey: the same talent for talking, a smaller size and often a calmer temperament. At Code Fatate we breed Timneh African Greys near Naples, in San Giorgio a Cremano, hand-fed and rehomed with families all over Italy.

Timneh or Congo: the differences

  • Size: the Timneh is smaller (about 28-30 cm and 275-375 g) against the Congo's 33 cm and 400-550 g.
  • Color: darker grey, with a tail that is reddish-brown (in the Congo it is bright red).
  • Beak: the upper part of the beak is light, horn-colored, while in the Congo it is all black.
  • Temperament: the Timneh is considered calmer and less prone to stress and feather plucking, and often starts talking earlier.

Does the Timneh talk?

Yes. Like all African Greys, it is among the parrots most gifted at imitating words, household sounds and intonations, and it associates them with context. With daily interaction it learns from the first months.

How we raise our Timnehs

  • Hand-fed and raised at home, among people.
  • Complete weaning with a varied diet: pellets, fruit, vegetables, legumes and seeds in controlled amounts.
  • Socialization: used to hands, voices, household noises and the travel carrier.
  • Ongoing support: advice on cage, toys, routine and stress prevention.

How long it lives and what it needs

A Timneh African Grey lives 40-50 years. It needs a spacious cage, daily time out, mental stimulation (toys, foraging) and a family that is around: it is a social animal that suffers from loneliness.

Availability and waiting list

Join the waiting list to be the first to know when the chicks are born, or write to us on WhatsApp. We deliver to Naples, across Campania and all over Italy.

See also

Parrot Breeder: African Grey (Congo) · Parrot Breeder: Macaws · All parrots · African Grey guides on the blog

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Timneh African Grey and the Congo African Grey?

The Timneh (Psittacus timneh) is smaller, has darker grey plumage, a reddish-brown tail and a light upper beak. The Congo is larger, with a bright red tail. The Timneh's temperament is often described as calmer.

Does the Timneh African Grey talk?

Yes: like the Congo, the Timneh is among the parrots most gifted at imitating words and sounds, and often starts talking even earlier.

Do you breed Timneh African Greys near Naples?

Yes, at Code Fatate we breed both the Congo African Grey and the Timneh African Grey, hand-fed and raised at home in San Giorgio a Cremano (Naples).

How long does a Timneh live?

With a proper diet and daily stimulation, a Timneh African Grey can live 40-50 years.

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