Waiting for my CAG

[Casey Luria]

On Monday or Tuesday he will join my flock, of just one, besides myself. He will be 9 weeks so I am anxious about caring for him. I actually raised two parrots in Mexico prior to their being weaned,

but had no idea of what I was doing. Now that I know the pitfalls I am more nervous. This one is weaned and eating fresh foods now, but I recall having to feed my Mexican parrots for a lot longer just less often and supplemented with fresh food. Is there an interim food that is good? Are there any special things I should know? I have a cage and am putting everything on or near the bottom of the cage. What should I have on the bottom? He won't be ready to pearch yet will he?

Casey and maybe Quinn

[judygram]

Hello Casey and welcome to our family and congrats on your new addition of a Cag.

I find it hard to believe that a 9 week old grey is weaned already, he shouldn't even have all his feathers at this point either. My grey was over 4 months old when I brought her home and she had been weaned right before that, it varies on the length of time but 9 weeks is too early in my opinion. Are you prepared to handfeed this grey if need be?

He probably shouldn't be in a cage at this age, at least not a normal size one for he won't be able to perch really well, he should be in a container that he cannot climb out of so he doesn't hurt himself. You really should allow this grey to stay with the breeder until it is fully feathered and completely weaned of formula.

[Casey Luria]

I am going to get in touch with the intermediary and see if her information was correct. She did not seem absolutely sure about the age and we have waited another week. I will see if they can wait until 12 weeks, would you say that was enough. I have raised 3 birds, two of which were a lot younger and one was wild. I did it with no help and no equipment so I could do it. Like you said why not make them do it, I am paying for it.

Thanks for your reply,

Casey

[tODDski]

Casey, my post was riddled with errors so I just deleted the post. I made it from my iPhone in a restaurant while waiting for a table. I see you got what I was trying to convey.

 

Cheers, Todd

[Casey Luria]

I have email the person getting the Grey for me and told her that I don't want a bird that isn't fully feathered and wean. Hopefully I will get the bird at a later date.

Casey

 

 

Casey, my post was riddled with errors so I just deleted the post. I made it from my iPhone in a restaurant while waiting for a table. I see you got what I was trying to convey.

 

Cheers, Todd

[judygram]

I think you have made a wise choice in waiting until your baby is weaned, I wish it were illegal to sell unweaned birds as it is in the UK but it is the responsibility of the breeder to raise and wean the bird for they know what they are doing and can handle any issues that come up. We here have seem many baby greys die in the hands of members who wanted to do the handfeeding to bond with their bird and it is not necessary to do that to form the bond. Keep us informed of what goes on and you will be waiting longer for your bird but it will be well worth it.