ranaz Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Hi Everybody, New baby just arrived home. He is exactly 2 months and 3 days old and soooo cute. Still looking for a name. Baby grey hatched in France, so I'm thinking of a Frenchy name. Please suggest DNA not done yet, but vet thinks its a boy (of course its not sure, but an experienced guess as he says) The breeder said DNA can be done by sending a feather to the lab. He usually plucks a couple of small feathers from the back and sends them for sexing. Has anyone tried that? Edited May 12, 2013 by ranaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 This is how my Ana Grey was sexed. It was the last thing her breeder did for her. Congrats on your grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thank you...so we just had dinner and now tearing at the newspaper in his sleep box... first shower tomorrow...if we get some sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 What a beautiful baby! Welcome and thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Your new baby looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hello again, This is really a young baby, you don't need to rush with a shower, I'd wait till the baby fledges................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Goose Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Congratulations! I am bringing home my first grey baby mid June and new to this forum. I look forward to lots of seasoned advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks Jade, I guess you are right, he will still mess himself up with the baby formula, and the weather in east France is gonna be cloudy with rain all this week. It's better to wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Here are few photos just before having dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Baby pics are always so sweet! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Such a beautiful baby, For now, dip a wash cloth into warm water and blot the formula from around his beaker, if it drys just hold the warm cloth against it till it gets soft.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the tip Jayd, Ill try your tip. I dont want the baby catching a cold. He looks messy but cute Edited May 13, 2013 by ranaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Congrats on your new baby grey, he/she is adorable and I love those dark eyes, thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Fyi, in a few more weeks your baby is going to start to fledge, a fairly good sign that their close to flying, is their flight feathers extend almost all the way to the end of their red tail. Another point, because they want to fly so bad your baby will cut done on eating, less weight means easier to fly. Keep a eye on the weight. Thanks Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 And at this stage, should I encourage flight attempts? Any special precautions? As for the food, he (or she) are still on baby formula only, fed with a small spoon now. Hopefully by the time he fledges, he will be able to eat some on his own. Thanks for the tip Jayd, you are awesome :* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 And at this stage, should I encourage flight attempts? Any special precautions?As for the food, he (or she) are still on baby formula only, fed with a small spoon now. Hopefully by the time he fledges, he will be able to eat some on his own. Thanks for the tip Jayd, you are awesome :* Hi...let your baby move forward at his/her own pace. If you're not already, keep a good seed mix, [no peanuts in shell or sunflower seed], some pellets, some Cheerios (?) or a hard oat cereal, dice up a little bit of carrot, a little greens (dandelion, Swiss chard, edible kale, collard greens), at this stage, don't give any more fruit than you have to...the baby will waste but he will learn to nibble too. What we have always done and we like it, others may have their own opinion...we like to take half a teaspoon of organic low-sodium creamy peanut butter and every morning or afternoon (once a day) hold the spoon down there for the baby to nibble off the spoon. In many cases, they go crazy over it. What you are doing is stimulating their taste buds. It is a great way to get the baby to eat more protein since Greys need more protein and if you ever need to give the baby some medicine, he/she will be familiar with the peanut butter and it will be easier to administer whatever you need to give. On the plus side also, it is more solid...you can also steam or boil up some sweet potato, squash or steamed carrots and leave it on a flat plate in the cage or feed it to the baby on a spoon in between feedings. Please remember, your baby could enjoy spoon feeding to a year old or longer. What this is called is "Abundant Feeding" and is an essential part of raising a mentally healthy Grey. By having food available at all times (even though it is wasted...) you will be bonding and providing security. Remember, you can always share all this good food...................... Thanks, Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 OH the baby face and the dark eyes, just makes me melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Hi...let your baby move forward at his/her own pace. If you're not already, keep a good seed mix, [no peanuts in shell or sunflower seed], some pellets, some Cheerios (?) or a hard oat cereal, dice up a little bit of carrot, a little greens (dandelion, Swiss chard, edible kale, collard greens), at this stage, don't give any more fruit than you have to...the baby will waste but he will learn to nibble too. What we have always done and we like it, others may have their own opinion...we like to take half a teaspoon of organic low-sodium creamy peanut butter and every morning or afternoon (once a day) hold the spoon down there for the baby to nibble off the spoon. In many cases, they go crazy over it. What you are doing is stimulating their taste buds. It is a great way to get the baby to eat more protein since Greys need more protein and if you ever need to give the baby some medicine, he/she will be familiar with the peanut butter and it will be easier to administer whatever you need to give. On the plus side also, it is more solid...you can also steam or boil up some sweet potato, squash or steamed carrots and leave it on a flat plate in the cage or feed it to the baby on a spoon in between feedings. Please remember, your baby could enjoy spoon feeding to a year old or longer. What this is called is "Abundant Feeding" and is an essential part of raising a mentally healthy Grey. By having food available at all times (even though it is wasted...) you will be bonding and providing security. Remember, you can always share all this good food...................... Thanks, Jayd Thank you so much Jayd, will do as suggested. Today he nibbled at some bran flakes, he seemed to enjoy it. I really appreciate your advice and will try the peanut butter as suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Remember, as you want them to practice flying, I feel very strong, about practicing flight with two humans. One to send off.... one to receive. Birds should practice flying with two people. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Congrats! Cute baby! Have you named him/her yet? Some french names I love are... Jean Paul, Cecil (Cecile for girl), Pierre, and Claude. You could also google french names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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