Pria Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hi all, Billy had her first trip to the avian vet yesterday. Overall she believes Billy to be a healthy and good natured bird. She did however recommend I put her onto Harrisons foods. Billy, However, isnt very impressed by this and her first bowl ended up getting thrown at me ;S. Just wondering if anyone has any tips who has been through it before? I was wondering about crushing some of the biscuits up and mixing it with something else? The vet wasnt overly concerned with Billy's feather chewing but suggested I settle her into more of a routine. She also suggested it may be sexual frustration. She only chews on one side of the back of her neck and her back. Ive ordered some Axiv sprays and her sun lamp came yesterday so Im excited about the possible improvements. Anyway thanks again for all the advice and support on here, it really is a wonderfl site, I hope with time I will be able to help and offer advice aswell. Sophie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoepgoed123 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 What is Billy currently eating? You could mix the pellets into her normal food, you could also crush up some pellets and roll a couple pieces of pasta, or some fresh veggies, as long as they're damp, they should stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikachu Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 We tried unsuccessfully to switch our Tiel to Harrison's. Wouldn't touch one. We got samples of different pellets from our vet - I know the companies will send some out as well - and the Tiel immediately started eating Zupreem. I don't think one is better than another, just what the bird prefers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pria Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks guys, when we first got her she was a total sun flower junkie so I put her on Johnson and Jeff low sunflower African Grey seed. Tea time I mashed the pellets in with a load of vegetables and pasta. I couldnt watch her or she doesnt eat but I dont think she was fooled. A lot of it got thrown at the dog lol. The vet said her weight was fine and she was healthy enough to 'force' her into the food change but I still cant help but worry. Going to have a go at eating some myself (ummmmmm) and pretend she cant have any see if that works ;D Thats interesting that the companies will send out samples, didnt know that thanks for that pikachu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Greyt Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Roudybush is also a really good food, if you find that she doesn't like the Harrison's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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