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The palm oil has a high anti oxident value & is an excellant source of beta carotenes which is converted in to vitamin A.It can improve feather condition,allowing new feather to grow in strong & glossy,it also has been suggested that it aids some greys to decrease the need to pluck.It aids in breeding, and generally promotes overall good health.Palm Nuts are a nutritious natural food of the african grey, it is the fruit of the African oil palm which grows throughout tropical Africa Pine nuts are a big favorite, i use them as a reward or as treats.

You are doing everything right,it will take time to introduce new foods & change his diet but you are doing a good job there,i think they all throw the pellets,like it's a kind of protest :pinch: :laugh: There are many threads in the bird food room to have a read through If you have any diet questions please post them in there & i will be more than happy to help

Hi TinaM, Wow you have a wonderful assortment of birds there We look forward to hearing more from you.

magicalem all that gargling,mumbling you hear is perfectly normal, it's as if they are practising before they speak.As Siobhan said they will pick up words they like & not necessary words we are teaching them.Keep talking away to your grey

:ohmy: yes you must stop it apart from the fact he may well bite to hard one day it's not good to let your grey come into contact with your saliva.If you missed the link before here it is again http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/28325-to-kiss-or-not-to-kiss-.html#28761

Good we love pictures here

I'd do it for you If im ever in your neck of the woods i'll give you a shout

sorry Kris your going to have to pull one out If you get a kit it should come with instructions on how to do it, if not refer back to the website.

Well that has loads of potential It will be fine as a sleep cage, as Talon said be sure to add a few dishes.I would personally use the sisal rope around the bars, it's much better for their feet than perching on the metal.you should be able to drill a few holes & hang some toys up.A ladder is a good idea, im sure once you put your mind to it,it will look fab, make sure you show us the end result

Neither congos or timnehs are "better." They're both wonderful birds, Timnehs are supposedly a bit less neurotic they don't freak out as much about changes in the house or in their cage, etc. Talking ability supposedly equal between the two types of greys. But congos DO have clearer voices. By clearer, I mean they sound EXACTLY like the specific person they're imitating. Timnehs are just as easy to understand, but they have their own little funny voice.I have both & love them all equally & you can decide which you prefere I'd personally rather have a timneh as a pet. (Heh, I'm probably biased seeing as I have a timneh, but there's a reason for that!) Statistically, a far greater percentage of pet congos are feather pluckers, while it's relatively rare for the average Timnehs are also supposedly a bit more acrobatic, maybe because of their smaller size. And they also say timnehs are more likely to enjoy cuddling. My timneh loves cuddling, but she's still a baby, so she might grow out of it. Congos are more likely to bond to one person, and to bond to a person other than the primary caregiver. Keep in mind I only have a timneh, so I have no actual frame of reference. These are just things I've read. Talking ability -- supposedly equal between the two types of greys. But congos DO have clearer voices. By clearer, I mean they sound EXACTLY like the specific person they're imitating. Timnehs are just as easy to understand, but they have their own little funny voice.

Fal Dennis sure is cute,your doing a good job Thanks for sharing him with us.

Hi Beth & Welcome to the forum, we are pleased you stopped lurking & joined us i look forward to hearing more from you ,especially the outdoor aviary playground

Just for men! BUT WOMEN TAKE A SHOT.Who changed the title joe ? You, you want a men only thread go back and change your title accordingly !! I'll happily leave you to it,go play on your own. It's not about control Joe we women are just superior to you, We got off the Titanic first. Taxis stop for us. Men die earlier, so we get to cash in on the life insurance. We know the Truth about whether or not size matters. We don't have to fart to amuse ourselves. We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there. We can scare male bosses with mysterious gynecological disorder excuses. Right ill sign out from your thread, i hope your be very happy together.

Being able to feel the breast bone is okay... however feeling the sides of the breastbone means your bird is underweight. Usually youll feel the breastbone running downwards and feel some meat on the sides. If your bird was severely under weight... youd feel the breat bone dipping in on both sides. The best way to keep check on your birds weight and health is to get a digital scale that measures in grams. The average weight of a grey is anywhere from 300 to 500 grams.

He sure is, you are obviously feeding him the right diet i hope

I would advise you to call out an avian vet,at 9 weeks i wouldnt risk taking your grey to the vet,You need to get an evaluation of this lump.It may well be a crop issue but i would seek advice.

I don't think it is necessary or appropriate to post these pictures on a family forum Joe,it obviously shows us where your brains are :whistle:

geez dont your search facility work on your computer http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps3025/imexdir.html im not clued up on the US regulations maybe one of our fellow members will know !

:huh: Well if your vet isnt able to answer that question are you sure he is an avian qualified vet ?

Why is it so difficult to find men who are caring, sensitive, and good-looking? They already have boyfriends. Why do men have broad shoulders and big foreheads? When you ask them a question, they shrug their shoulders and say, "I don't know." When you tell them the answer, they slap their foreheads and say, "Ohhhhhh." How are men and batteries different? Batteries have a positive side. Why are men like strawberries? Because they take a long time to mature and by the time they do most are rotten.

Fal these are the people you will need to contact for advice... http://www.defra.gov.uk/

Men Are Like... ... Blenders. You need one, but you're not quite sure why. ... Commercials. You can't believe a word they say. ... Computers. Hard to figure out and never have enough memory. ... Copiers. You need them for reproduction, but that's about it. ... Government Bonds. They take way too long to mature. ... Mascara. They usually run at the first sign of emotion. ... Parking Spots. The good ones are already taken and the ones that are left are either handicapped or extremely small. Shall i carry on :laugh:

:laugh: ahh Caroline bless,not something i would enjoy either ! Are you not curious to find out ?

:laugh: Bet you wouldn't change her for the world

yes we are all bias when it comes to our own greys