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Depending on the brand you are feeding i would suggest you read the recommended feeding guidelines on the packet.Some members just leave a bowl of pellets out alongside other foods during the day & evening.

I wasn't attacking you, I'm just saying & in your own words he rarely comes out,yes you have no doubt saved him from an awful life & im sure he has come along way with you, but for his health & sanity you know need to look at improving his diet & allowing him time out of the cage.Provide him with some foraging toys in his cage to stimulate him,hide a treat in an old loo roll wrapped in some paper, you dont need to spend money, there are many items at home you can use.

If you can possibly get him a new perch,a sandy one or cement perch this will file his nails down so there not so sharp on you.I cant stress & i know it is difficult with your dad but he really needs to spend time out,i dont know who brought the grey but it is a commitment owning one , time out of the cage is something you must give him for his own health & sanity,it is really not fair to keep him caged

Sorry have only just caught up with this thread.The others have offered great advice.Please try & introduce some fruit & veggies into your greys diet,a little fozen (thawed ) veg will do & some fruit,the sunflower will do him no good in the long run.A little cheese but only in moderation, it's not to good for them even tho they all love it.If you have pasta,rice,etc.. for your dinners try offering your grey a little just for a change. If you are not allowed the playstand up in the living room as Caroline suggests is there somewhere you could put it up, say your bedroom, then you could take your grey out & spend some time with him,he really needs to spend time out of his cage.How often do you manage to get him out ?

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The first picture he does look a little porky, but in the next two he looks fine.Greys weight can vary from 375 - 600 grames ,do you have scales so you can weigh him ?

{Feel-bad-0002006A} No give it to Mummy when she visits

yes as the others have advised, just leave it to fall out or she will pull it herself, the only time to worry really is if it bleeds .

Hi Stacey & welcome, You did the correct thing in seeking your vets advice,if has not prescribed any treatment then he obviously feels it will clear itself.I would just monitor the redness to make sure it doesnt worsen, but im sure Jackie will be fine

Hi Jody & Welcome to the forum.We look forward to hearing more about Sidney & Ricco when they join your family

OK Dan watch this space,harness training next She is a good girl, but drove her mum mad today,she was nearly shipped off to Ireland to be with her godmother Siobhan !!

You should be fine with the harness, it's easier because tuki is still so young, i dont envisage any problems with Millie either. She has dropped her morning feed,somedays is refusing her lunchtime feed but thankfully is still taking the evening feed, but im not too concerned now as she is eating fine.

Well my fingers are crossed for you & i hope they come back negative,if they get the all clear they will be a wonderful addition to your family & any problems you may encounter we will be here for support & advice

Them ribs will take time to heal,continue to take it easy but please update Tuki's pictures when you can Have you tried a harness on Tuki yet ? Im hoping Millies will arrive tomorrow,I will post some pictures once i get it on her .

From looking on the net & reading various articles it is a debatable subject if plucking is linked to sexual frustration. Greys reach sexual maturity around the age of 5/6.If your grey is sexually frusrtated the problem may only be seasonal & should subside in a few days. Many people who keep pet parrots end up with their bird being bonded to them as though it was a sexual partner. This is the main cause of the over-amorous bird. How your bird bonds to you depends on the messages you send out to it. You should be aware that touching a tame parrot anywhere near its wings, back or tail may encourage it to think that you intend to mate with it!. Touching these areas of the bird may cause it to become highly aroused and it will follow its instincts. Many people stroke their birds as though they were mammals, they are not and should not be treated like this. To show your bird affection or approval, it is best to confine your attention to its head and give this a gentle scratch occasionally. If the bird regurgitates to you, you can try turning your back on the bird for a few seconds, to show you do not wish to encourage mutual feeding.

You can have split rings/bands fitted, you would need your vet to do this as it requires special closing pliers to shut the bands.I would add as a word of caution as they haven't got bands & suddenly putting something alien around their legs may lead to problems.It will feel odd for them & they may start picking at the band & surrounding area.If you are looking at bands for a form of ID then perhaps consider micro chipping them. If you do a search, there are various topics on leg rings/bands & micro chipping.

Here is a link which may help introducing new foods.. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/53831-tips-for-getting-your-grey-to-eattry-new-foods.html

Sorry to hear that Tiff, will you let her flights come back so she can learn to fly ? How's Tuki doing these days Tiff ?

Nice video Tari, thanks for sharing it with us,

Around now he will be experiencing a molt, the new feathers grow through,we refer to them as pin feathers, the new feather is encased in a shaft so yes it's normal Be sure to bath/ spray him as they can get a little ratty while going through a molt & the new pins can irritate them.

Im pleased you managed to seek some advice, it's in your sons best intrest, keep us posted if the situation changes & i wish your son good health.

CAG and TAG have different size frames of their bodies, just as we humans do.Young greys can loose up to 10-15 % of their body weight when they learn to fly..A good idea is to keep a weekly chart..Any signifigant weight lose accompanied by any of the following would indicate illness & should be checked out by your avian vet... Eyes should be clear and full of life. Nostrils should be clear. Vent should be clean. No signs of poop on their feathers. Perching at the bottom of the cage all fluffed and sedated, eyelids heavy Behavior is sedate when usually cheerful and playing. Significant weight loss (10-15%). Weigh your bird regularly and keep a chart readily available. Unusual droppings. Know what is normal for your bird. Labored breathing Loss of appetite Lethargic The CAG's weight does vary, it can be as low 375 grams in a small framed bird or as high as 6oo grams in a larger framed bird,a happy medium is somewhere in between.455 grams is a good weight

Tonja & Harley Welcome to the froum. We look forward to hearing more from you both Great picture .

As the other members has said you really need to consult an avian vet & your sons doctors. *Transmission of the Chlamydial organism from birds to humans has been confirmed in a number of cases. Although psittacosis infection in humans is rare it is potentially dangerous for persons who are sick, elderly, immunosuppressed (e.g., HIV patients) or pregnant. These people should consult their doctor for more information concerning Chlamydia psittaci. I have included a few links for you.. http://www.theparrotsocietyuk.org/index.php/Psittacosis/54 http://www.pricelessparrots.com/avian-chlamydia.htm