Meadsy4742

My parrot has recently been peering out of his cage and seems to have gone bald where he head has come into contact with the cage, looks like friction has caused the feathers to drop out - is there a way I can get him to stop rubbing his head on the cage bars? Has anyone elses parrots suffered this? I'm considering a new cage but wonder if the problem will still persist.

Okay, about 20 minutes ago my TAGs poop became clear, the one before that had some white excrement in there but was runny. I tried him with some green chillis earlier, he had a little nibble but didn't take to them. Could this be the problem? He seems to have been eating as normal, drinking as normal. He did seem a little....moody this morning. And hes grown to HATE going back into his cage. Any help please?

Also, just a quick question. When I bring my grey to my room, he likes to sit on the back of my chair and drift off, sometimes he dosen't raise a foot to his body, sometimes he just puts his feet as close together as possible. Should I be worried?

Hey guys, as promised here are some pictures of my new TAG ''Fagan'' Post edited by: Meadsy4742, at: 2009/02/15 11:34 Post edited by: Meadsy4742, at: 2009/02/15 11:34<br><br>Post edited by: Meadsy4742, at: 2009/02/15 11:35

Congrats on the new TAGs guys. Will be getting some pictures up pretty shortly

BMustee wrote: Thanks, I do worry about everything quite alot. I've heard about feather mutilation and it dosen't sound nice at all. With him being so young atm he dosen't really take to perches, he has a main perch in his cage. He usually likes to sit on my shoulder which I don't mind. Any ideas on treats? At the moment I give him fresh fruit, but now I've started giving it to him regularly I want him to have a few tasty treats. I give him a chip when we have them for tea - usually 2 times a week.

judygram wrote: Fantastic. Yeah I've named him Fagan. At the moment I can't fault him in anyway whatsoever, my Dad had 2 Amazons and they were a right pair of screamers, my tag is just a dream, no noise, no screaming just the odd whistle for attention. I have thought about getting him a smaller cage for nighttime use, maybe even placing that in my bedroom. I do have some pictures which I will place up when I get chance. Thanks for making myself and Fagan welcome here

Got my first parrot (Timneh African Grey) last friday, we think its a he, hes 17 week old and is fantastic. I'm a little worried at the moment that I'm leaving him in his cage too long, I'll give a rough guide to what goes on: 0745 - Family get up and hes awake and starts his morning routine (usually drink and food) 0800-1000 - I'll take his food, water and fruit bowl away to clean and replenish, sometimes I'll let him out of the cage whilst I do this (though hes in a different room). 1000-1600 - Sometimes he'll eat till around 11-12 so I'll sit in the front room with him and watch TV. Usually I take him upto my room and play on the Xbox 360 or watch a film, he sometimes nods off and I like him to be in his cage when he sleeps, sudden movement or noise freaks him out. 1600-1900 - My little sister is normally watching TV in the same room although I don't let him out as I'm not there. 1900-2200 - Usually spent on my shoulder/arm/hand having a snuggle, preening my hair or just general mischief. I try to get him in bed for 2200 so he gets a nice sleep, but it seems like he spends an hour or so climbing about the cage (usually to the bottom where the cover dosen't reach so he can see whats going on) and a little whistle now and again. I'm just worried hes not spending enough time in company or out of his cage. I spend most of my time in my bedroom but its quite a small room. Any tips?