TWIX Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 So this means we can give them bones without any meat on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Haaa... when I give Timber the chicken bone I say "here you go you little cannibal." A lot of things freak the people I know out about Timber, but mostly how much time and attention I give him! The other night I said, "I really need to go. Timber needs out of cage time." Got the crazy bird woman looks from them Ours is no we can't work late the bird has to poop. Oh the looks we get with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 LOLOL I'll bet you do get looks with that one! Twix, yes. My understanding is that they can have a little meat but not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I don't have a single friend or family member who has not asked "why would you want to keep a bird that will bite you?" My answer is always the same, to smile sweetly and say "Everyone has something different to offer. Sometimes it takes a while to uncover the hidden benefits and overcome challenges. It is kind of like my friends, sometimes we have to overlook all the things they do that don't seem helpful or kind and hope they learn something eventually." Gilbert is tough to understand sometimes but there are enough joyous moments to make all the hard work and trying magnificent and worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 LOLOL I'll bet you do get looks with that one! Twix, yes. My understanding is that they can have a little meat but not much. Feel safe, they will only eat so much meat [no dark meat] no worry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Well, I'm relieved to hear that because Timber is really fond of meat, but I was afraid to give him too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 DEM BONES: And this is what Tango uses if we don't give her bones, she gets her own!!!!!lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Great pics! They sure do enjoy them.Timber even looks different when he is holding a bone. Don't know if it is excitement or what, but he lays his feathers back and looks slicker? He really gets into it at any rate. Maybe that is his predator look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Am bumping this thread up, as it's such great information. Thanks again Dave007 for sharing your knowledge. I never fed my 'zon nor my CAG chicken bones, but would give them bits of well cooked egg and well cooked chicken. Catching up on modern bird nutrition, I was unsure about chicken bones, and checked here for the answer (was making a big pot of chicken noodle soup this morning, and thought I'd check here about the bones). So to sum up and make sure I'm clear: Boiled or otherwise well cooked bone with knuckle ends prefered gristle removed Did I miss anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Am bumping this thread up, as it's such great information. Thanks again Dave007 for sharing your knowledge. I never fed my 'zon nor my CAG chicken bones, but would give them bits of well cooked egg and well cooked chicken. Catching up on modern bird nutrition, I was unsure about chicken bones, and checked here for the answer (was making a big pot of chicken noodle soup this morning, and thought I'd check here about the bones). So to sum up and make sure I'm clear: Boiled or otherwise well cooked bone with knuckle ends prefered gristle removed Did I miss anything? Nope, missed nothing---this is just to be more exact in what you should remember=== *Boiled or otherwise well cooked*---------baked is excellent too. NO FRIED ANYTHING. *bone with knuckle ends prefered*------ wing bones are the best. wing bones have knuckles on either end. Wing bones are easily held by the bird. *gristle removed *--------always. greasy bones get claws, feet messed up and dirty. Use your finger to scrape off the gristle on the knuckles. Lightly scrub the bone with a sponge. Edited December 19, 2013 by Dave007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Excellent! Easy to remember. Thanks for the clarification, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Isn't the end of knuckle bones cartilage not gristle? Cartilage is a digestible protein source, I always leave a little meat on the bone for them to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'sBabies Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 This information is awesome! I would never have known that they can have chicken bones. Would the chicken bones be ok for my Sun Conure also? I can't wait to see how Phoenix likes it. Once again I am thrilled with all of the information I get from these forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I hope they are ok for our sunconures, as I leave them the same food! Sunny and Sophie eat from several food bowls. Not sure who eats what.Chicken, as well as fresh veggies and pellets. Sunny gets mac and cheese and some high carbs privately, as he is old and needs some fattening foods. He is doing well... eats high carbs privately from Sophie as he needs to gain weight.( as suggested by my trimmer!) Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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