Just got a baby timneh grey.

[Breezy2013]

I just got a baby timneh grey who I named Breezy. I also have a blue and gold macaw named Brutus who I have had for 18 years. Breezy is my first handfed timneh grey. I did have an imported timneh grey maybe 30 years ago. Me and my birds and husband all live up in central vermont. Hoping to learn a lot about greys here. Have done tons of research already on them but it can never hurt to learn more.

[Timbersmom]

Hello and welcome Breezy! I also have a TAG. I rehomed him last year and is it about 6 now. Post some pics of your baby when you have a chance. We love pics!

[birdhouse]

Welcome neighbor, from drismal Massachusetts! Congratulations on baby Breezy. Looking forward to all his pics & stories. Don't know if you've noticed the "Other Birds" forum? Ditto Brutus.

[danmcq]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new baby grey. I look forward to gearing more and seeing any photos or videos you may have of Breezy.

[Breezy2013]

I just spoon fed Breezy some warm oatmeal mixed with apple sauce. Still acting like he would like to be fed but he should be weaning soon so decided to try the warm cereal. He was very satistfied with it and ate quite a bit. Then he jumped off his playgym and came on out to look for me so I cuddled him for a few minutes then put him in his cage as I need to clean up the kitchen next. He is eating pellets right now. A mix of Harrison's and pretty bird. He seems to like them both so just might continue to feed both of them. Going to see if he like romaine lettuce, peppers and shredded carrots later. He prefers fruit but he does need to start eating veggies and greens, too.

[Inara]

Welcome, welcome, and congratulations on Breezy! I love that name. We share our lives with a 29 months old Timneh who came to live with us in September of this year. I'm completely besotted with the little squirt. Can't wait to hear all about your new baby and to see some photos. You've both landed in a wonderful place here. There's so much information in the various threads, and tons of wisdom and support from the members here. Looking forward to getting to know you and Breezy better.

[danmcq]

It sounds like your doing a GreYt job in getting breezy weaned. The oatmeal and other food groups your introducing is certainly going to lead to a healthy and well balanced diet for him. He sounds like a real sweetheart.

[birdhouse]

Whenever Breezy wants a comfort feeding, you can try slipping a little of those yucky veggies into the yummy oatmeal. ];-> Just a little bit can help him get used to the smell & taste more easily. Might skip lettuces, though. Dandelions, kale, greens have more nutritional value. This is a very nice thread about Mash that you might find interesting, too.

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?194243-Mash-amp-Chop

[BaileysPapa]

Welcome. If you're having trouble getting Breezy to eat his veggies, you could try vegetable human baby food. Either alone, mixed with oatmeal, or applesauce or fruit baby food. I, too, have a Timneh, about 7 months old, named Bailey.

[Breezy2013]

Just gave him a paper towel roll. He is having lots of fun shredding it. Had him out for some one on one time and training him not to explore with his beak too hard on my fingers. Blowing breath at him to get his attention and he stops. He never bites down hard. Already took the harder bites the first night he came home when we were getting friendly with each other. Not nearly as bad as a bite from my macaw so no big deal. The timnehs have cute tiny little beaks.

[Luvparrots]

Welcome to you and Breezy. My first grey is a Timneh, Ana Grey, she is the sweetest parrot in the world. Looking forward to learning more about Breezy and your BG macaw.

[judygram]

Hello Breezy and welcome to our family.

You have two beautiful birds and I look forward to hearing lots more about these two especially the grey as they are precious to us.

[Breezy2013]

Well, Breezy's culture looks good. No gram negative activity. My vet will let it go till tomorrow to be absolutely sure but so far it looks really good and he is in great health. He is a very confident baby and went right onto the vets hand when I handed him to her. He is really friendly! Might not last but I am going to try to socialize him to people so he keeps that confidence.

[Brat Birds]

Welcome Breezy. My TAG is about 8 yrs.old and I miss the baby stage so much. I remember many evenings feeding him and my Sun Conure oatmeal.

[Ray P]

Hi Breezy 2013 and welcome to you breezy and Brutus to the grey forum.

Sounds like your off to a great start with your TAG. And when you have time , we love pictures.

[Breezy2013]

Made Breezy a salad this morning with Carrots, peppers, greens and apple. He loved it! Especially the apples and carrots. I have him here on my knee now while I am typing at the computer as he just flew to the ground from his gym and came and looked for me.

[Michellec]

Welcome to you and Breezy. We have a CAG who is eight months old.

[Breezy2013]

Breezy is eating pellets. Going to make him another salad soon want to mix up the times I feed him a little later and earlier but not by much so he isnt on an absolutely rigid schedule. Uncovered him just a bit later today, too at 8:00. think he needs to catch up on sleep as did I as we have been all awake at 5:00 am every single day since he got here. Generally he hears us moving around and whistles at us till we uncover him. Brutus is out on her own gym and eating as well so will make up veggies for both of them.

[Brat Birds]

I think that is a good idea to keep them on a very loose schedule. I know I can't always be home at exactly the same hour every day. Breezy is a doll.

[Breezy2013]

Gave Breezy some dried fruit then left the bag on the table where his playstand is. Well, he climbed down, grabbed the bag in his beak climbed back up to his perch and took the twist tie off the bag with his beak and I caught him helping himself to more fruit. He is a pretty smart little bugger!

[Brat Birds]

Way to Go Breezy!!! LOL They do figure a way to get what they want, don't they!

[Breezy2013]

Yes, they sure do find a way to get into things. Ordered a bunch of toys for him today. Cant wait till they get here, the little guy is bored and needs plenty to do. He is very intelligent, that is for sure.

[Breezy2013]

Tried a new toy with Breezy last night and today. It is a wicker foraging ball toy. Filled it with Harrions and pretty bird pellets and he was having so much fun with it. Got more toys coming, I just ordered them yesterday.

[Muse]

He looks like a smart little guy, just the way he is staring at the camera. What an adorable baby! Makes me miss the days when my Greybies had those beautiful dark, wide-eyed stares.

[Breezy2013]

He is extremely smart. I got his toys today and he is having so much fun. His favorite toy was a freebie as a thanks for the order. It is an acrylic ring with a stone and in the center of the stone there is a silver teardrop embedded. He kept turning that thing over in his feet for the longest time just trying his best to get that silver sparkley thing out of the stone. He loves the orher toys too and he and my macaw just had the most fun night.