The female settles on the eggs to incubate them and is fed entirely by the male at this point. The young emerge from the nest at 12 weeks at which time both parents will be feeding them. A minimum size is the commonly found parrot cage measuring 18x18 inches square and 30 inches tall. A much larger cage is much preferred since only by standing in the direct center of the cage could a normal sized Grey keep from rubbing its tail on the bottom in a cage this size. Make sure the cage is placed in a well lighted area free from drafts.
Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch.
They eat a variety of sprouts, seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.