Onyx's mum Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) hi guys just thought you would all like to see the latest vid of Onyx hes coming on in leaps and bounds hes awake a lot more in the day so ive been playing with him more Edited August 15, 2010 by Onyx's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi guys cos Onyx is awake more in the day ive started playing with him with the smaller toys from his cage the things that rattle and jingle jangle is the okay or is he too young yet for this?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Cute video. I must say, seeing a very young child pick him up rather concerned me. Children just do not understand how delicate a bird is, much less an infant just weeks old. At his gae, play is not something they do. They are too wobbly, still figuring out how to just stand and walk, the world around them etc. Having foot toys around is a great idea, but I am uncertain of what you mean by play. Thanks for the update, I always enjoy watching the rapid growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 by playing i mean i have some small kitten type toys that are bright coloured toys and little ball things that jingle i sort of roll them and jinle them. as for the child i dont have young children that was my grand child who came for a visit at the weekend but yor 100 percent correct he is too rough with him, it was the first time preston had seen him and got a bit excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDiego Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Onyx is a real cutie, I love those baby parrot noises! I couldn't help but notice that there was an ashtray right behind him. Cigarette smoke can be highly toxic for parrots of all ages, even if you do not actually smoke whilst the parrot is in the room, the fumes can still linger for some time afterwards. I am a smoker so I don't want to come across as someone preaching about smoking, but I do only smoke out of the house, just to save my kiddies including Diego inhaling any of the smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Onyx is a real cutie, I love those baby parrot noises! I couldn't help but notice that there was an ashtray right behind him. Cigarette smoke can be highly toxic for parrots of all ages, even if you do not actually smoke whilst the parrot is in the room, the fumes can still linger for some time afterwards. I am a smoker so I don't want to come across as someone preaching about smoking, but I do only smoke out of the house, just to save my kiddies including Diego inhaling any of the smoke. Thank You, well put.....Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 by playing i mean i have some small kitten type toys that are bright coloured toys and little ball things that jingle i sort of roll them and jinle them. as for the child i dont have young children that was my grand child who came for a visit at the weekend but yor 100 percent correct he is too rough with him, it was the first time preston had seen him and got a bit excited. Please use solid toys that can be cleaned, no dye's etc...Thanks Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 There is some very nasty things going around about me, i must first of all say mowglis foot was corrected with surgery and i can produce the vet bill and name of the avian vet if needed. secondly i did end up with my late husbands two parrots but i could not handle them and it was too much for me so i had them all rehomed in a prope parrot sanctuary. Onyx is all i have the people are off another parrot forum and are a little miffed cos aos they seem to want people to donate their birds to them on the site if are no longer able to care for them and that became clear to me when my husband died i got no offe of advice or help just people offereing to have the birds. just thought i would clear that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thank you , I believe it's time it's time to end this matter and move along..Any updates on Onyx? Is he back in the Tank?[ brooder] Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yes he sure is Jayd and with your advice and help he is doing fantastic. He is eating around 45 mls of food per meal every 4 hours and eats well i may add, feathes are coming through and the last couple of days hes been standing up really high on his legs. He is getting funnier by the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thank you, This Forum is a Grey't Place, Thank You to all the Members...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDiego Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I never judge others from hearsay, and as far as I was concerned, it went in one ear and out of the other. Great news that Onyx is doing so well, I can't wait to see more photos of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toria Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I agree, its silly to judge by hearsay. You usually find these things out for yourself at some point. :0) Glad Onyx is doing well, he is such a cutie! Just remember if there is anything your unsure of to ask for advice. Hand rearing can cause problems for the best of breeders let alone a novice so its always good to get reassurance that your doing the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) thank you for all your kimd words. I do have a question to ask today i bought some dust free sawsaviins for him is this safe, also at what age do the tail start to appear Edited August 20, 2010 by Onyx's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDiego Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I do have a question to ask what today i bought some dust free sawsaviins for him is this safe, also at what age do the tail i feshers somr=e hrough IS irsroubddzs I personally think that wood shavings, even dust free ones should not be used as these can be tempting for onyx to try and eat them out of curiosity. I would stick to paper to line with. The last bit of your message made me laugh, it was like you drifted off somewhere into a wibbly wobbly world of your own LOL. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I ditto Go Diego's thoughts on wood shavings, just use paper in the tray. I also did not quite get the last question regarding tail feathers. I assume you are how long before those little red dots grow into the full tail feathers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDiego Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 How's Onyx doing, is he any better about being touched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 HI diego yes onyx is thrivibg considering. I weighed him today im not sure what they should weigh at 5 and half weeks old but he weighs 1lb before his feed, i think that is 460grms please advise me of weights if you know. his feathers are opening on his wings and today i noticed the first signs of the Red feathers on the tail, he is very alert now and likes to coo and make lots of funny baby noises to which i copy he is fantastic and its lovely watching the change in him seems daily now hes fine about being touched and cuddled i think probably it was just me worrying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Glad to hear Oynx is doing well, His weight seems awful high, 460 grms is a healthy weight for a adult Grey! Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 hi i weighed him on my daughters kitchen scales before his feed maybe i have read it wrong, He is a large baby i will weigh him again tommoro but with some better scales he is eating like a trooper he eats every meal and all of it sometimes i think he wants more at the minute im giving him 47 mls of kaytee is this correct and shold i increase it if he wants more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 hi i weighed him on my daughters kitchen scales before his feed maybe i have read it wrong' date=' He is a large baby i will weigh him again tommoro but with some better scales he is eating like a trooper he eats every meal and all of it sometimes i think he wants more at the minute im giving him 47 mls of kaytee is this correct and shold i increase it if he wants more[/quote'] Hi, I PMed you a reply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx's mum Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 hi Jayd yes its spongey i will see if i can post a more up to date pic of him tommoro its nearly 11pm here and hes stirring for his feed again i feed him from 7am then 11 am then 3 to 3.30pm then 7.30 pm and again at 11 pm last feed till morning i do hope this is alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thanks. PMed you...Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDiego Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Glad to hear Onyx is letting you cuddle him. With regards to feeding him, I have absolutely no idea. However, your in great hands if Jayd is on this case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hi, How's Onyx doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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