What you will need

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Cage size:

The bigger the better rule of thumb is that a bird's cage size should be at least one and one half the bird's full wing span. You'll need a large cage for these guys. I would recommend a minimum in the area of 3 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet tall, but bigger is definitely better when it comes to housing parrots. You should always buy the largest bird cage you can afford that is suitable for the bird. Your bird needs to be able to fully extend both wings and be able to turn around comfortably inside the cage. The bar spacing should be 3/4 to 1 inch. Part of the cage should have horizontally oriented bars to allow the parrot to climb on the sides of the cage.

The cage should be equipped with two food containers and a water bottle. Water from a bottle remains cleaner than an open container of water. Tree branches make great natural perches. Concrete perches are also good as they help to keep the bird's nails short. Perches need to be different diameters suitable to their foot sizes. The cages layout is also important. Observe your African Grey, and place perches in positions that allow them to move freely to different areas of the cage.

Toys:

Provide a good selection of appropriate toys - the right size and checked for safety concerns (parts that could be swallowed, strangulation or entrapment hazards). They love to attack, chew, scream at and talk to their toys, and they use them for head rubs. They seem to prefer toys they can destroy, such as paper or cardboard; soft chewable wood or rope; and plastic or acrylic toys. They should be rotated regularly to prevent boredom and check them daily to make sure they're safe.

You will also need a good selection of perches for your African Grey.