Sampson Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 One of our CAG seems to have severe dry skin and is constantly picking and scratching. Any ideas? We mist him, bath him, have a humidifier. It seems like he has some kind of skin condition
danmcq Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Are you using Aloe Juice to Mist him with? If not you should try it, it works wonders on keeping skin and feathers supple. DrSpock posted a very good comment and How-To on sing Aloe Juice for misting your grey. You can read it on the Health and Nutrition Tab at the Top of the Greys Forum screen.<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/10/27 18:49
lovemyGreys Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 here is an article regarding sweet potato & dry skin i came across. SWEET POTATOES--Also popularly called yams, sweet potatoes are a blockbuster source of the antioxidant beta carotene, (one half cup contains 23,000 IUs) linked to preventing heart disease, cataracts, and numerous cancers. When you have reason to be concerned about the health of a parrot's eyes, this is the perfect nutritional boost for eye health. If a parrot has rough or dry skin, the high beta carotene of sweet potatoes will have a positive effect here too. This is considered to be one of the most nutritious foods in nature, and parrots of all ages love the taste, color and texture. It also is an excellent source of fiber.
judygram Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks, Tracy for the information on sweet potatoes, I knew they were good for us and our greys and now I know they are better than I had previously expected. Keep up the good work, Tracy.
Sampson Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 I've been mixing aloe gel with water. I now ordered the juice. I hope it works. Also I have been making a mash of sweet potatoe,squash add some soy milk and made a little runny, the one gobbles it up while the one who is the plucker occasionally tries it
danmcq Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Sounds like yo uare starting do to all the things you can that have been suggested. Keep us posted on how things are going. Don't be such a stranger!! :-)
BMustee Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 MrSpock pointed out in another post that mixing the gel and water is useless...you really need to use the juice.
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