Jayd

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/188081-calcium-food-or-sun.html Danmcq Post should be very helpful...Careful with any supplement,veggies would be better...Jayd

B) Spock wanted me to ask if Kopi could teach you how to use a camera an "PhotoBucket"? [he-he]:laugh: Jayd Karma

Hi all, it just occurred to us that we have not done a Spock update for a little while so we thought we would let you know how he was doing... At this time we are "cautiously optimistic"...he seems to be holding his weight in the mornings (after his big bomb) and his appetite has increased. He has changed the foods he is eating but we still can't get him to eat oatmeal or pellets. :pinch: Besides his standard diet, he is eating more organic rice and his split peas (green and yellow) along with his lentils. He is also eating a 1/4 slice of multi-grain wheat bread with peanut butter and he is eating his tuna sandwiches again. Last night he ate about about an ounce of chicken breast with his baked potato.:woohoo: He still tires out in the evening and you can see his bags under his eyes and he is molting... A bit of encouraging note, he ceased his eating during his sleep period (11-12 hours) and he is still maintaining 435 to 442 grams every morning. His chest is still protruding and his crop is still sunken but he is somewhat more cuddly and affectionate...:unsure: We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed....thank you all for your constant support and prayers... Jay and Maggie <br><br>Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2010/03/30 22:50

Let it be...We have 6 doing it at once now.:blink: {Feel-good-0002006E}{Feel-good-0002006E}

Each entry was outstanding on it's own merits. I judged by the rules I set, "Everyone is a Winner"......How can there be a loser when I knew the entry's would be 1st class.... Thank You All... Jayd

Jill, My personal feelings on *Supplements* If its not for a medical reason I don't like to give them...UVA AND UVB are present to some extent on even on some over cast days.A nominal amount of around 4 hr's a day of *Full Spectrum lighting* is usually sufficient.I know your a good parront, and your food choices are right-on;) Jayd

Calcium: Food or Sun? There seems to be a lot of talk on the net about calcium absorption in Greys. The latest theories seem to be pointing toward the fact that there is speculation that Greys might not absorb Vitamin D well in food sources. "Research shows when exposed to full spectrum light or sunlight, serum levels of Calcium increase. Parrots are able to manufacture their own Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight." (Pamela Clark CVT, CPPC) Good sources of calcium are tofu, kale, turnip greens and a good source of Vitamin D is dark green leafy vegetables. Kale is an excellent source of absorb-able calcium. So it appears, give your Grey more sun or full spectrum lighting. Jayd

Take the baby, more than likely feathers around neck won't come back, looks like to much damage.They eat a little extra fruit and a regular diet, good talkers, ours get along with our Mitered Conure and 'Tiels. For a small body they have a real long tail. Looks like it might be a female...Jayd Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2010/03/30 19:06<br><br>Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2010/03/30 19:08

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B) Hello, Well the moment you've been waiting for is here... [DRUM ROLL] May I have the envelope please, The winner is! by the way, all 3 entry's were great! As I stated in the "rules", everyone is a winner...we had 2 votes for St.Vincent [Janet LuvsParot] and all 3 were voted for 3 times...:woohoo: This tells me we had a 3-way tie!!!!They were all so great. I'm going to award 15 votes to each of you... Thank you Janet, Renate, and Jill.. {Feel-good-000200BB}

PearlLyn, Karma to you for your Hoopie Atom, I tried to put mine over my head and got stuck...:whistle:

Go to a Dollar Store, they have *small Hula-Hoops*, buy 3, buy 6 stainless steel bolts nuts, some welded small chain and a "Swag Lamp" hanger [Walmart or hardware store]. Line up the hoops and drill holes [you can heat a screw driver and melt holes in hoops] and bolt together. Wrap with *Vet Wrap*, loop chain around hoops. Drill hole in ceiling to insert swag hanger,[spring loaded not screw]. This is expensive;) round 10 to 12 dollars. Jayd<br><br>Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2010/03/29 18:37

A personal apology to RudysMom...Please don't let this banter bother you and please don't stop posting! Your post was a good one, Dan and others gave you good reply's which is all that counts. It never hurts to show respect...When a person on the Forum asks for advice from people they trust, it's a shame when it turns embarrassing..When you make your choice, we all want to know!!! Jayd

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More prayers your way, all will be ok now...

Here's a Atom we made with "HULA-HOOP'S" and "Vet-wrap" ,Spock and his Sun-ny friends love it. The 'Tiel's have they're own...:laugh: [a young Spock] Jayd <br><br>Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2010/03/27 21:19

Thanks, just requested friendship.....Jayd

{Feel-good-000200A2} *Don't Worry, Be Happy* Kopi has to train you that *All's Ok* {Feel-good-00020114}

This lady, Talon, is the *Heart and Soul* of this forum, Talon has made this forum what it is today. So many people, Dan, Judy, Janet and all the others have all contributed so much to support Talon in making this the best on the net...Come see what this forum is all about... Jay P.S. No Karma's, your a fixture not a guest...:whistle:

I'm sorry, but in regards to Lambert58 response, This forum is a *Greyt* place to ask for and receive good advice, if someone drinks or doesn't is of no concern here. If you don't understand a post, simply say so... Great advice from everyone. Jay

Thanks Judy. My offer to these good people isn't for the Amazon Room but for the *Grey forums* So *Come on Down*.... ;)

When your ready, get what ever kind of bird you want, it's your decision how many bird's you can properly care for... It doesn't matter if you get a older bird or young one. Keep in mind some other birds then Grey's are less demanding...I'm sure what ever decision you make will be right for you...:laugh: Jay

{Feel-good-000200A1} Give us a try, a small post in the *Amazon Room* [just say hi] 20 Karma's, We want to be your friend... Jay {Feel-good-000200BB}

Thank you Judy, Karma Jay

Prayers and wishes..... Jay and Maggie