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Why is it so good for my bird? Palm oil is one of the riches natural plant sources of carotene. Carotene is converted by animals and humans into Vitamin A (and palm oil is used in Malaysia by people to correct Vitamin A deficiencies). African Greys evolved feeding on this rich source of Vitamin A(rich indeed-from 15-300 times the carotene in carrots and green vegetables). Next to calcium deficiencies, Vitamin A deficiency is quite commonly found in pet African Greys - no wonder, since they have such a history of getting lots of it!! How your bird likes to eat Red Palm Oil? About 1/4 teaspoon or 1/2 teaspoon of Palm Oil per day is about right for each bird. Natural red palm oil is one of the richest plant sources of Vitamin A, better than carrots or apricots. It's also a great source of Vitamin E. You put it in your bird's food dish, just dripped over whatever it is your bird is eating. - somtimes we give them sprouted sunflower seeds or sprouted wheat berries - or you can just get it spread on your bird's favorite seed mix, or dripped on bananas or grapes. - sometimes birds get it on their vegetables -- corn, carrots, brocolli, or even sprouted pinto or mung beans.

:woohoo: Yay go on Penny you know you want too :laugh: I have a very similiar cage to Judy, which millie has for the time being Great cages.

:pinch: That doesn't sound to good Penny, fingers crossed the bulb Spooky suggests does the trick

Andrew thank you for taking the time to prepare this information so it is available for others. As with all the grey community across the globe, you & Tui are forever in out thoughts & we prey for a miracle.

{Sports-000200E4}:laugh: I'm happy for you laurie

The African grey parrot is one of the many species of animals on a list as part of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) treaty, and as such is banned from commercial international trade. Your African Grey, if it is less than around 10 years old, was probably domestically bred, which is far better for the environment and for your bird and its parents. The CITES treaty was drawn to protect wildlife from over exploitation and from risk of the threat of extinction.

“Building a relationship takes time and effort. It is unreasonable to expect a grey to give his heart immediately to a stranger no matter how anxiously awaited for or loved he is by the new owner.”

African Greys are highly sensitive creatures. The sensitivity of the African grey is unrivaled among companion birds, with the possible exception of the cockatoo. This sensitivity is part of the grey’s charm, but can also lead to common behavioral problems. Even a small change in daily routine or in the bird’s surroundings can lead to plucking and crankiness.

Yep she is definitely ready to pounce in those pictures Pat :laugh: The fluffing up of all those feathers is also a sign of fear, she maybe making herself look as big as she can to ward of the danger

yay go Talon :laugh:

It may be worth a quick phone call Penny, you never know perhaps the bulb was faulty or the light holder unit ? Maybe they will ask you return it so it can be tested ? It May help others in the future

Well im pleased to here removing the light has had the desired effect.Is it worth contacting the manufacturer of the light to see if they have encounted this before or if they have had any complaints ? You never know it may make them have a look at there product or perhaps you purchased a faulty light ?

Melissa i just love your pictures,the horses look wonderful,im afraid im allergic to them :ohmy: They bring my arms & face out in a rash Ans as for Talon what can i say ? she is one cheeky girl & you was naughty snapping away at taking pictures on your mom's curtains rather than getting her down :laugh: Thanks for sharing

Well congrats Tess, he/she is gorgeous but we would say that being as we love our greys ! please keep us updated on your new baby

Yes i tend to agree judy, when there a little older than babies & continue to do it, im sure it's to get your attention.In the wild it's natural for greys to forage on the ground in flocks looking for food.

Hi Scorpio & Welcome to the forum.We look forward to hearing more about your babies.We have a nursery room which has some great advice on baby greys

Perhaps just do one side Di, it will offer different textures for your baby

Mark your meant to add a caption to your picture but a great photo of max

Happy as a clam ?? :blink: :unsure:

Andrea, nice to hear from you Babies red tail feathers are edged with grey/black & they are replaced with bright red feathers after the molt,if it is completely dark grey it may be replaced after a molt with a red one, just have to wait & see

{Love-000200BF} That's sweet

{Feel-good-0002006E} Poor kids

Alternatively - could I feed sunflower seed say.... twice a week on 'treat' evenings before bed? Would that be enough? Sounds just right I always advise to save sunflower seeds for treats & training purposes, greys would live on them if allowed.I would in addition to what you feed make some pellets or good quality seed available for your grey. Siobhan i do feel it's a matter of personal choice in the seed V pellet debate, there is pro's & con's for both, i have tried to feed mine pellets with all the methods i advise others to try but without success.I wish you luck with getting Liath & Oisin to accept the pellets. Now i have the opposite scenario with Millie the macaw,she was struggling to dehusk seed, so i purchased some tidy-mix which is already hulled & 100 % human grade quality & she hates it ! so this is one of mine on a pellet diet

Hi Di, i got mine from B&Q any hardware store is fine, dont buy it to thick as it will make the perch to large for your grey to grip once you wrap it around.I have included a picture of my TAG Kaiti on one of my tabletop stands..

:laugh: Thanks Tari, when you read them they are great lyrics