justalady721 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hello, I am so excited I get my new baby grey this week. I have been waiting for so long. it seemed like the day would never get here. My question to you is this... I need to know where exactly to get pellets for him and what brand. I was reading that Harrisons is like the best all natureal human grade pellets. I just need some help of knowing what would be the healthiest pellet to feed to him and where do I get it from.? I know fruit and veggies and that I can have ready. I just need to know about the pellet part of the diet. Thank You in advance. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 My best advice is to ask your breeder what brand of pellets your baby will be weaned onto, and purchase that. If you want to change it later, you may do so gradually, but for his/her homecoming you don't want to cause any undue stress with a sudden change in diet. Chimay came to us weaned onto Zupreem Fruitblend for parrots/conures, and that's what he's been on ever since he came home. I've read a lot of posts here from users that swear by Harrisons, and in reading the information on their website it sounds like it's a really good brand. But for the time being, keep the baby on what he/she is used to. Let him/her get their bearings in the new surroundings first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I use Harrison's and Roudybush but I don't think that there is such thing as a "perfect or best pellet." It's important to provide vegetables, fruits, and raw natural nuts as well. I also provide organic oatmeal and homemade Mash on a weekly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 George was on seed when i got him but gradually weaned him onto Zupreem Fruitblend which is what he is on now .I have tried him on Harrisons but he much prefers the Zupreem FruitBlend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I know a lot of avian vets recommend Harrisons but most of the pellets on the market provide what they need in nutrition with the addition of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, rices and pasta. I do feed Harrisons to Josey and my sun conure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have tried Harrison and Roudybush, my fids don't like them. I have tried sneaking some in with their other pellets, they refuse to eat them and eat around the Harrison or Roudybush, Ana Grey eats the Pretty Bird Species Specific African Special and my Eclectus eats Kaytee Exact Rainbow. Pellets are available 24/7 and I feed fresh vegetables (my fids prefer fresh to cooked) and fresh fruits daily. I also make available a bowl of dried vegetables and fruit. I give as treats while my fids are outside of their cages a variety of nuts and seeds throughout the day.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/07/26 22:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My vet carry's Harrisons but she also recomends Zupreem pellets she says Zupreem or Harrisons are the only 2 that have the quanity of vitimans and nutrition that birds need she told me not to switch from Zupreem baby formula to Exact she says Exact is no where near as nutritional as Zupreem and that goes for their pellets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Everyone has given very good advice regarding pellets. The most important thing for you to do at first, is to continue the diet your Grey is used to from the breeder. Ask what specifically was fed to and liked by your grey such as pellets, nuts, veggies, fruits and legume mixes. Also, it is always a good idea to have a digital scale to weigh your Grey daily to ensure it is maintaining it's weight properly. If you see a 10 percent or more weight loss from the day you bring him home, he is either not eating properly or something is wrong. A change in diet should always be done slowly and weight measurements taken taken daily to see how your Grey is doing. I know it seems like there is a lot to keep track of and to know, but you have a good group of people here to call on with a question. As you have already observed. Looking forward to the homecoming and photos!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justalady721 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thank you so very much everyone for giving me help to make my babies home comming a little bit easier. I did find out that he has been eating Zupreem natural/ and slightly cooked green beans. She says he eats very well. If this makes any sense to everyone. I am so excited but so nervous about doing the right things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Don't worry you'll be a grey't parront there are tons of people just dieing to help on this forum. You have put yourself and your new baby in good hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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