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It's great that the vet can do it, but I think Biotech has a UK division?? I might be wrong, I am sometimes you know. ) Kim

Nancy ~ He's still with his breeder and needs a follow up blood test in 4 weeks. So I'm not making a decision on bringing him home or not until I see the results from that. It just means that he'll be at least 4 months old by the time I bring him home. ) Aerial ~ Thank you! Kim

Thanks Aerial. So far from what I've been able to find out odds are really good that he will be just fine. So I'm planning on bringing him home unless the re-test in a month shows otherwise. ) This just means he will be a little older once I can bring him home and that's not really a bad thing. ) Kim

Got the test results back and it's not the best news. With the test results I'm going to see if I can find anything out about possible long term damage/affects. His breeder, Tina, spoke with several vets and none seem to know what kind of long term issues he might have. The vet that tested wants to do an x-ray and to retest in a month. Tina has said it's up to me if I take him or not. If I don't she will keep him and I wait for the next clutch, and she doesn't even have eggs right now. (FYI: just in case you don't remember it's because of the "bad" Kaytee formula) Test results: His calcium level was 11.7 (high but within normal??) phosphorous level was 4.4 (within normal??) Uric Acid was 18.1 (really high) Kim

He's a SALESMAN!!! LOL!!!! Kim

You are human, right Doug?? Kim LOL!!!!!!

Welcome!! I too am waiting for my baby grey so can't really help. ) Kim

I understand how hard it would be to maintain control. I have a Dusky Pionus that I adopted about 6 months ago and she actually has just started to climb up to the top of her cage. The first time she did it my son and I were sitting in front of her cage on the couch and I got so excited. I told my son that it was a huge step forward for her. ) Kim

This is who I use. The kits are free and you can choose feather or blood. http://www.avianbiotech.com/?gclid=CPS63e_1yK8CFQaFhwodf0uUag Kim

I work weekends but I don't mind. I drive a lift bus so I'm all over the place, no two days are the same even though I do have some regular passengers. Yesterday and today are beautiful sunny days, the best kind of day to be driving all over town. Today (Sundays) I drive a van instead of a small bus so I put on even more miles. ) Kim

I have no idea, but I hope he's OK. Kim

I DNA my birds with a blood sample. I get free kits, clip a nail for the blood, and mail. Kim

Hi neighbor!! When you're done with him send him south! LOL Kim

Where can I get Red Palm Oil? If I can get is locally great, if not I'll order some online. How do you give it to your bird(s)? Kim

LOL!! I'm about to head out to work as well. Kim

If all works out and I do still bring him home (so far that's the plan ) I'll have a copy of his tests results and plan on a follow up visit with my avian vet based on his recommendations. Kim

That's what I've been doing with Xandir (Zander). My son chose the name. ) Kim

Yes. Stunted growth, little activity, throwing up. He has improved TONS already. One vets report that I read said long term would depend on how much damage was done. ?? We should have the test results early this next week. He was the only one hand fed from day one but I don't know if he was on the "bad" formula the whole time. Kim

Hahahahahaha!! No, he's a REALLY BIG baby!! LOL!! Yes, grams...... Kim

Getting better and better. He has gained 22 oz in one day and is active like a baby should be. ) Kim

Doug, were you MIA for a bit? I've missed the laughs you seem so good at bringing to the surface. :OD Kim

It sounds like he has a wonderful home with you. ) Kim

Stop eating your birds food!! LOL Xandir was fed some of the "bad" formula. He and his siblings have gone to a vet for blood tests, we're waiting for the results. His breeder has said I can wait for another baby if I want but I really don't think I want to. No matter who "owns" Xander he may, or may not, have related issues in the future. I have an avian vet and a credit card just for my animals. So I should be able to give him whatever care he may need. Kim

I would like it. I have several different birds, but don't have mt grey yet. Kim

Thank you. So far they have noticeable improved since getting off of the "bad" formula. Kim