sumaya Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Please help.... I have had my Grey Timneh for about 4 months now. I bought her/him from a bird market. Beekers was 6 months old at the time, break bone clearly showing and feathers in poor shape. I was told Beekers, was somewhat tame and ate apples. But what I saw, Beekers would ONLY eat sunflower seeds and wasn't very tame at all, ( actually took a chunk out of my finger) well long story short, Beekers is alot better- gets on my arm, shoulder doesn't bite unless I try to force anything with her. I am trying!!! But my problem is this............ SHe wont eat any fruits or vegetables at all!!!!!!!!!! I have tried leaving it in her cage, tried feeding her, eating in front of her, mixing it in with her food, removing her food and only offering pellets and fruits, ( she hates everything except seeds)I need help I am about to puree it and force feed her with a syringe. PLEASE ADVISE........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumaya Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 sorry i meant "Breast bone clearly showing" ooops!!:unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedee Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i have had the same thing with mine for a year now, but just lately she has started to show a little interest all i did was put some in her cage everyday i tried everything else i made toys out of it and mashed it mixed it with seed and she had no interest so i decided just to put some in her treat bowl everyday, a year later she want to try it. i have never forced her because i want her to enjoy what she is eating not see it as a punishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Keep trying. But remember to give your bird plenty of what he/she well eat. A hungry bird wont try new things. It took me six month to get my Que off a seed only diet. Try hanging Broccoli from the cage or favorite toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 You could try offering cooked vegetables instead of raw. Or you could try hiding them in homemade birdy bread (lots of recipes in this forum). Try threading them on a stainless steel skewer and hanging them in the cage. You could try maybe grating some fruit or veg into the seed mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here is a link for introducing new foods http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/53831-tips-for-getting-your-grey-to-eattry-new-foods.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 As the others have said, just keep offering them everyday, change the way they are prepared - cooked - raw - chopped small - medium - leave them as-is, hang them, make toys out of them etc. The important and HARD thing to do, is keep doing it everyday and sooner or later, the fruits and veggies will get nibbled on. :-) The Link LovemyGrays providing is terrific. She is the resident dietitian!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Yes you do have to keep offering them every day, the first of the day when she is most hungry. I am glad she is doing better interacting with you and it does take time so be patient with her. Why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little more about you and Beekers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumaya Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 thanks all for your help!:cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 your welcome be sure to let us know if you have any success . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Klaus loves warm baby food (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash). I dip whole wheat bread in it and hand feed it to him, or make him a small dish of pasta with warm baby food veggies on it. Warm & mushy seems to do the trick - Klaus can't resist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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