Kimijean Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 My breeder asked if I had a preference of pellet to wean my baby onto because she would use it. I'm new to greys and pellets. Any suggestions?? Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 The breeder is the person who decides what proper food to pick. He/she is the person who sees what the chick prefers and then passes the info on to the customer. If you gave a brand name, it doesn't mean that the breeder will be successful with that brand It's up to the breeder to find the proper food, not the buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Greyt Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Roudybush and Harrison's are some popular and good brands. Have heard that Roudybush can be hard to get depending on where you live, though. Maybe ask your breeder what they think is best and check any animal/bird stores in your area to see what's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Roudybush and Harrison's are some popular and good brands. Have heard that Roudybush can be hard to get depending on where you live, though. Maybe ask your breeder what they think is best and check any animal/bird stores in your area to see what's available. Kim is in Portland, OR. Should be able to get anything there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Ask the breeder what he/she stocks so you know the options if, like Dave mentions, your baby doesn't take to your first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 My avian vet recommends Harrisons so Josey eats that, I have never tried her on any other brand except TOPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimijean Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 My avian vet recommends Harrisons so Josey eats that, I have never tried her on any other brand except TOPS. Harrisons and TOPS are the 2 I like best. Does Josey prefer one over the other?? Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Josey prefers the Harrisons and I use the High Potency Fine as she seems to like it better than the coarse, I don't think she wastes as much of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I feed Ellie Pretty Bird African pellets with extra calcium. This is what my breeder used to wean her. Plus, my breeder sold me a big bag of it... Ellie eats the heck out of it and no-one said anything bad about it, so I continue to feed it to her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Ellie eats the heck out of it and no-one said anything bad about it, so I continue to feed it to her... Harrisons is highly recommended by a lot of avian vets but that doesn't mean that what you feed your bird is any less nutritious, besides Dave said the breeders should decide what brand of pellet to use and this is what your breeder gave you so she must trust its quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikachu Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 We use Roudybush here; in St. Louis it is hard to find. But, it can be ordered online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter4n Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Im in Portland oregon. I feed my african grey ZoPreem Natural. I have blog where I post all the info and videos of my parrot. Let me know if you have any questions. where did you get your Grey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimijean Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 where did you get your Grey? I don't actually have him yet. The breeder I'm getting him from is not new to breeding parrots but this is her first CAG clutch. She's up in Elma WA. She just said if I have a preference she would wean him to it. I've asked her what she plans on using if I don't have a preference, but I haven't heard back yet. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter4n Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I got my grey from Birds Hut on Division and 114th. She was on seeds when i got her, but at that age its easy to convert them. Tok me few days and she was on pellets in no time. SO I dont think that is a problem at that early age. Anyway, I did try to feed with Rodybush, but they are to soft and and crush to easy and they are more waist then food. Zupreem natura are good for her and she loves them allot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimijean Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I got my grey from Birds Hut on Division and 114th./QUOTE] I live close enough to Bird Hut that I could walk there if I really wanted to. LOL But I'm not buying a baby, I'm trading 6 breeder linnies for one. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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