lovemyGreys

Spot on Dan,Couldnt have put it better myself;)

Hi Razza &

Hands up, you won that one but there is always next time

Peanut butter is fine,i only feed it twice a week as treat, spread very thinly on wholemeal toast.As Judy rightly says it has a high fat content.Another treat is natural honey spread thinly on toast.

Some more ..... Mung Beans, Red Dari, Buckwheat,Wheat, Safflower and Hempseed, Alfalfa.

Yes you are right Judy :laugh:

RdnkParamedic21 wrote: You are quite right Josh Thats the first time a guy has got one over me :pinch: The first little graphic is assigned to Judy, I'm sure we will see him pop up around the forums :laugh:

AHhhhhhh flattery will get you everywhere Dan

WOW MrSpock that is so cool No wonder your friends have you make them ! Can i be your friend :laugh: A great idea for all of us, thanks for posting the picture.

Toni it's not something i have seen in the UK ? I'm not totally convinced it would be something i would buy,To be honest i would be paranoid about it getting too hot & i would be checking it every 5 minutes :unsure: heres a link if anyone wants to have a look http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=10899&N=2003+113419

You best get Talon :whistle:

Hi,i see from your profile you are in the UK You can get a much bigger cage if you are going to spend that kind of money, Go for the biggest cage that will fit the room you want to house it in, do you want a dome top one or one with a playstand on top ? heres a few Uk links http://www.ukparrotcages.co.uk/parrot_bird_cages.html http://www.bestpetcages.com/papegaaienvillas.htm http://www.petcages.co.uk/ have a look & compare prices, do a google search, parrot cages uk, there are plenty to choose from, if you need any help just give me a shout

Dan

So true Tari, I keep a close eye on my children when they are chatting on the Internet even tho they are 14 & 19, you just never know who is on the other end of a conversation.Thanks for bringing this here as a reminder .

spookyhurst a great link When i use branches i have cut from a tree i give them a good scrub with hot water, i personally dont use any form of bleach, when they have dried out i give them a good spray with an avian disinfectant. Make sure any branches you cut down have not had any contact with any pesticide's <br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2007/08/30 19:52

Hi Dan, As long as you know they are pesticide free then there fine. The mung bean is a big favourite & easy to sprout,Do you have somewhere you could buy them ? Soak a small cupful overnight, spread them in a colander, cover them with a paper towel, rinsing several times a day for a couple days, and they should sprout

Boxes are fine for greys to chew & play with, just make sure it has no glue/adhesive substances on it they he may ingest.

Dan, is it a case of if you cant beat them, join them judygram wrote: We are never even Judy, us girls are always one step ahead <br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2007/08/30 15:19

Hi Toni, The grass i grow is wheatgrass,which contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids. This is fine. Grass alone will not stop a bird from plucking but diet plays a big part in the condition of our birds feathers. I will do a new topic at a later date about nutrition & feather condition

Zooky it takes a special person to take on a special bird & you are that special person to mende. You have given her a chance where others would have thrown her aside. You should be extremely proud of yourself, we all are of you,this world could do with more people like you. My prayers & thoughts are with you both for a bright future.

Let me know when you get some seeds Judy & i will go through the process with you

What about me i did all the research :whistle:

xxbeccyxx wrote: That would be very intresting to watch beccy I'm glad you feel a little better about leaving him, i wish you was closer to me & i would parrot sit for you

Do you feed sprouted seeds? What is sprouting? Sprouting is the practice of soaking then draining and leaving seeds until they germinate and begin to sprout. Did you know that sprouted seeds are rich in vitamins,minerals,enzymes & antioxidants. Many people believe that sprouted seeds are one of the most nutrional foods you can give your grey. Sprouted seeds are at their maximum nutrional value at the very beginning of the sprouting process. Sprout mixes are readily available from bird food supplier’s online or local pet food stores. Each product will come with simple to follow instructions. Sprouts need moisture, proper temperature and adequate air circulation. As they grow, sprouts release carbon dioxide and other gasses and create waste that must be removed by rinsing. If sprouts ever have an objectionable odour or look mouldy, discard them. I buy this particular product but I am sure you will be able to get the equivalent outside of the UK. You simply put a small amount of seed,about a teaspoon full for an African Grey sized parrot, into warm water overnight and then rinse and place onto a damp cloth somewhere warm for 24 hours. Rinse this before feeding to your parrot. You can rinse and leave another 24 hours of required. Have a look next time you stock up on your parrot food & let me know if you begin to sprout

Judy & Josh I'm going to send in the troops :laugh: Talon you should know better :laugh: Thanks for the link Talon, CD Forgetaboutit <br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2007/08/30 13:55