shazbaby36 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 hi i have a nine months african grey could anyone tell me should i leave his normal food in the cage because when i do he just keeps eating it he has fruit and veg when he out of the cage in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 what is his normal food? pellets, seeds, soaked pulses? but yes they should always have access to food and water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazbaby36 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 he has the laura parque mixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 shazbaby36, What is his weight? How much food does he eat, and when does he eat a big meal? Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazbaby36 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 what do u mean a big meal he has fruit and veg once a day and the laura parque meal in the cage not sure what his weight is what should it be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 you should get a gram scale and weigh him regularly because greys hide illness well their weight is the best way to monitor their health. it looks like you have a congo grey anything between the high 300's and 500g is a good weight depending on whether you have a petite or "hefty" grey. the fruit and veg is good, and i'm presuming that mix is what's known as a "complete" mis like harrisons or zupreme. if so this should be avaliable all day to him, he will munch and nibble on it through out the day that is normal. he's not pigging out, don't worry greys are intelligent enough to know when they're hungry and when they're not. hence they wouldn't eat if they didn't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazbaby36 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 ok will check his weight out tommorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Does he eat the most in the morning or whenever. You should know his weight. Weighing him weekly will help you know if he is losing weight. If a bird loses a lot weight it is mostly a sign of illness. A grey could weigh 300kg to 450. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Actually Joe, you should weigh him every day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 OK Judy. You're right. Sorry Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Don't be sorry, Joe, its enough to hear a man say a woman is right, I love it.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Wow, 300 kg would be one big bird! Just to clarify, we are talking about grams, not kilograms! The healthy weight for an individual can vary a lot, just like in people. In general, CAGs will range from 350g to 500g. Weighing once a day, at the same time for few weeks is a good idea to get an average. I weigh Kip at least once/week, sometimes more often. She was 350g when we got her. She is now up to 375g. She is on the smaller side for a CAG but very healthy and happy! Try to weigh them at the same time each day. Morning after the big bomb (as Judy likes to say!) is a good time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Great advice everyone, where was i ? Here is a link to show you the differeny variety of foods are members feed their greys. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/24030-whats-your-greys-diet.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Your bird should have food available to him most times that he will eat. Greys very rarely become overweight. What we do is feed breakfast and dinner. I measure the food and over trial and error have found how much will consistently give me leftovers at supper (indicating I am feeding too much). Generally they eat their "breakfast" throughout the day but they are hungry for dinner when it comes their way. As long as your bird is eating the fresh food and not refusing it it is up to you if you give him just the fresh food for a meal or if you mix it with something else. Generally I always mix mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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