lovemyGreys

Hi Marianna & Welcome to the forum.We look forward to hearing more from yourself & George

Hi Fred & Welcome to the forum.We look forward to hearing more from you & your new baby grey

Hi & Welcome to the forum. We look forward to hearing more from yourself & Dusty

Hi & Welcome to the forum. congrats on your new baby.We look forward to hearing more from you & Noodles

Here is a previous thread which covers safe cleaning products.... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/77714-cleaning-supplies.html

Hi Tony, Have their cages been near to each other ? Have they interacted at all ? The only way really to go about it is to let them out under close supervision.Watch closely for signs of jealousy or incompatibility. Closely monitor both birds and be alert for pulling feathers, biting, screaming, lunging, and other signs of aggression. If these behaviours occur, separate the birds .A little beaking ,testing each other with their beaks is quite normal & shouldn't last,this is acceptable,but any of the above aggression,separate them for their own safety.

Hi Jennifier & Welcome to the forum. As the others have said,have a good read through all the information here on the forum,you will find many answers to questions you may have

Happy Hatchday Talon

Many of us here dont feed nuts in the shell,human quality nuts are best,almonds,pine nuts etc,you can crack a walnut in half for your grey, the majority of greys love them.The bigger birds such as macaws crack nuts far more easily than our greys Peanut shells and peanuts can carry concentrations of spores from the aspergillus mold.LIke many things. there is always a risk.I personally feed nuts as i have said before, always out of the shell & human grade quality.<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/10/14 22:12

We're always learning including me.your gaining knowledge from asking so that a good thing

Sounds great,id love a picture Im hoping to invest in a stainless Steele cage for my B&G .

I think you mean grit,not gravel & the answer is no they dont need it.Only birds who cannot break the hull of the seed need any, and then only a small amount. Forget the grit as it can cause blockages and impactions in your parrot! vitamin supplements is a debatable one.If your grey is getting a varied diet then they should be getting all the vitamins the need.Some members do give vitamins along with a calcium supplement.It's a matter of choice

She has offered good advice. I would advise your vet checking the bird before you commit to purchase it,if the breeder has issues with you doing this then personally that would lead me to believe their not being entirley honest with you. There are many Pellet Manufacturers that make special diets for African Greys which are supplemented with additional calcium,but how much pellet is your bird eating ? is the calcium level sufficient ? So we need to ask How much additional calcium are they getting when you look at the overall diet? It is important for greys to have a good natural calcium source in their diet. Dark leafy greened vegetables have a high calcium level and should be offered alongside a pelleted/ seed based diet.Foods included in this group are.. Beet Greens Broccoli Leaves Broccoli Stem Cabbage (outside green leaves) Celery Chard Chinese Cabbage Collards (cooked) Dandelion Greens Endive Kale Kohlrabi Lettuce Dark Green Leaf Mustard Greens Along with dairy products, cheese, egg, yogurt which can be fed within moderation. Care must be taken with vitamin supplements not to provide too much calcium.Calcium levels should be checked during your annual vet visit/ well bird check to ensure the appropriate calcium levels are met.

:laugh: She dont like her moms cooking Im pleased Indy is well, but great you were concerened enough to ask

If she is vomiting you would see food randomly in the cage like she had thrown up.As long as her poops are fine,she is eating normally,shes active etc.. then i wouldnt be to concerned.If she was sitting fluffed up & lethargic , off her food then id advise a vet check

Hi Nims, There is a big difference between regurgitating & vomiting.A bird that is vomiting will shake it's head back & forth. A bird that is regurgitating will make more of a neck pumping motion. Try & observe Indy to distinguish between the two.let me know how what you see

Absolutely normal dont worry Nims They often regurgitate food,move it around in their beaks & swallow

Thanks for the posting about the beet tops Pat I'm pleased Tyco tucked in to them.here's a little additional info ... Even though the root develops in the soil the best part of the beet from a nutritional point of view may be the beet tops. The tops contain three times as much iron as the roots. The tops are also an excellent source of vitamin A. A comparison of the various nutrients found in beet root and beet tops shows that, on a per weight basis, the tops have a higher nutritional value that the roots.

Very interesting,Thanks for sharing Please update us on the eggs

Im sorry to hear Rigel suffered this morning It is well documented that many animals including our greys senses are finely tuned to impending,earthquakes,thunderstorms etc..

Im with Berna & Dan on this one,Cage them separately there is no guarantee either bird will accept the other let alone share a cage with a divider.There is a big size difference between a grey & a B&G

Welcome to the forum what lovely names you have choosen for your greys Please have a good look around the various rooms & posts,you will find a ton of info Any questions you may have please ask.We look forward to hearing more from you.

Hi Caz, As you are aware time & patience is the key factor with any rehomed grey.Depending on their past history this can have a bearing on the progress in a new home.I'm convinced that greys can sense that new owners want to provide them with a great life,it just takes times for them to feel secure & comfortable.sometimes you may feel like you have took two steps forwards & one step back,but thats perfectly normal Here is a link for you that explains your greys body language,well worth a read.... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/70476-your-greys-body-language.html#70827

Susan the beak also molts from time to time.The outer layer flakes off leaving a much lighter area underneath.The beak is very much like our finger nails.If you have a picture then we could tell you if it looks normal

Hi Perch & Welcome to the forum. Dont worry about your friends not getting the bird thing,we all share your passion here We look forward to hearing more from you