When to stat baths

[bobbisgran]

Hello all. We just purchased our first Grey 2 days ago. She is 9 wks old. I wish I had read this site first I would have waited till she was fully weaned to bring her home. But that seemd to be going well.

 

My question is when do you start giving baths? I just don't want to start too early. I couldn't reach the breeder to ask this question.

 

Thank you.

[Eckobird]

As soon as the baby is fully feathered then you can start with baths. Are you experienced in handfeeding and weaning a baby grey?

[JillyBeanz]

Our breeder didn't give us the option of having Harvey before he was weaned. The breeder told us (as he and his father before have bred for 30 years +) that they wouldn't give an inexperienced parrot owner a bird before weaning. I think this is a very big responsibility - I don't think I'd be worrying about baths I'd be worrying about feeding her!

 

Harvey had his first shower at 12 weeks (we'd had him a couple of days). I'm not going to say he liked it - because he didn't! He quite "happily" sits there and lets the water run off him in the shower now - but I haven't achieved the drench yet (he's 8 months old).

[bobbisgran]

No I am not an experienced weener. Boy, does that sound funny. I really seem to be doing okay though. She is on 3 feedings a day. She is eating small pellets and seeds, canary size I would say. The breeder gave the seed to me. But if you have any suggestions af things to look for I will take them.

[Luvparrots]

There are threads in the Nursery Room about baby greys. I hope they will help you.