New baby

[jgerardo]

I brought a baby CAG yesterday. We drove 1 hr and half to San Diego. The breeder had 7 of them different ages. I chose one. He was a male, we wrapped him up in a towel and held him. He growled at first but then calmed down. He let me pet his head. He was a keeper. The only thing was that he has a scab on his wing. The breeder said that he was kind of like a runt the others would pick on him. When we got home he was very curious about his surroundings. I had him in a crate. Within an hour he climbed out and started exploring. Is it normal for him to bite softly on fingers and clothes? He also licks when he bites. Should i correct this behavior?

 

I dont know what to do about the scab. It isn't bleeding yet but it looks very dark red. The breeder said to be Vaseline gel but i dont know how safe that is. I will probably make an appointment to the vet to see what i can do. Any reccomendations in the mean time?

[judygram]

Congrats on your new baby and yes it is normal for them to beak your fingers but it should be discouraged for it could turn harder and break the skin, my grey did this too and licked my skin in the process.

I would be worried about that scab so do take him to see an avian vet as soon as possible for he may need some meds to help take care of it, you can put some 100% aloe vera jel on it for the time being, it won't hurt him if he ingests any of it.

[Brat Birds]

Welcome to your new baby! How old is he? Have you named him yet? His eyes look soo sweet. He has been picked on a lot from the looks of his feathers. Yes, please get him to an avian vet asap. And please let us know how that goes.

[jgerardo]

He is 2 and a half months old. He is doing a lot of chirping and flapping. We moved him from my room to the living room he seems much happier being with the family rather than my room. I am thinking about naming him Luna (i know it sounds like a girls name but it seems right). A friend recommended putting some olive oil in the meantime so he doesn't pick at his feathers. He flew for the first time today! He flew from his cage to my sister's lap. He learned step up already I am so happy with him.

[danmcq]

Welcome jgerardo. Cute baby photo. Judy was right in using 100 percent aloe gel on those irritated areas. Please do not use Vaseline or Olive Oil. Aloe has healing and antibacterial properties that will soothe the irritation and help in stopping your baby grey from picking at those areas. You certainly need to get to an avian vet to take a look at him.

[jgerardo]

Thank you guys for your help. I took Luna to the vet and could not see him. They failed to tell me that the bird specialist is not in until friday! I was furious. He seems to be healing already but if he worsens i will take him somewhere else.

[danmcq]

Thanks for the update and for being such an excellent parront by trying to get Luna in asap. I would love to see more photos and hear updates as you have time over the coming days.

[Ray P]

Welcome jgerardo and Luna to the grey forum.

You are about to embark on a life time journey.

[jgerardo]

I felt so bad today. I took him to the vet and they put the cone of shame on him! Poor little guy They gave me ointment and some drops to give him. He has been kind of upset the rest of today after the whole ordeal. I could only hear his growling and screaming from the room where they were putting it on. We have to have it on for an entire week at least until the scab heals. I still feel terrible about it

 

Here are some pics

 

 

 

Edited September 28, 2013 by jgerardo

[jgerardo]

Here is another pic

 

[KimKim]

Poor baby did you witness him picking at the scabs after you brought him home? Can he still eat and drink with that on?

[Timbersmom]

Poor baby indeed, but we do what we have to do! One of my cats had a urinary tract infection and we had to give him a pill for 14 days running. What a nightmare. However, all's well that ends well, and we have to do what is necessary for their health! The cone will soon be a thing of the past.