Shamelessmuse Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 So I have finally started to switch Greyce to the Harrisons. She loves the bread, but so far she isn't thrilled about the pellets. When I got her she was on the Zupreem Fruit Pellets, I don't like them and I am sorry if I offend anyone...but, anything that turns your poop colors is bad news!:unsure: So, I got the small bag at the bird show this weekend. Great seller, great price...I may be addicted to shopping at the bird shows now. :lol: Anyway, Greyce will eat them...only if she is starving and I don't bend on other foods. However, if I put 8 pellets in the bowl she will throw two down, eat three and then throw the rest down in total protest. However, I am not bending on this. She of course gets her veggies, fruits and such...but, at diffrent times so as to encourage her to eat the Harrison's. So far the little tick is working though she is waisting a bit. I swear the animals all need to get jobs to help with buying the food. They all ran out of food this past week:pinch: over $120 to buy all of their food. Usually I am luck and they run out at diffrent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaFawkes Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Muse, to help with saving her food that she throws down, could you place a tupperware under her food bowl? Like under her grat on the cage? As long as she doesnt poop in it, it might catch the pellets and save you abit!! Harrisons is expensive and its worth a try to save if you can. Like I said if she doesnt poop in it alls well right? lol!! Give it a try even if it sounds silly!! I have not tried it but Fawkes isnt a huge waster either. I think your doing the right thing here with your persistance!! She will benifit from the switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Alcazar didnt like the Harrisons either.He starved himself a whole day.I just placed his other pelllets in and took away the Harrisons, he ran to his quickly. He loves his fruity Zupreem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I have never fed Josey any pellets but the Harrisons and she loves them but you could try soaking them in some juice to make them more appetizing and then gradually wean it off them, its worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisejane Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 We received our small bag of Harrisons yesterday and now Eddie refuses to speak to me. He is well and truly sulking! I took his seeds away for now and replaced them with pellets, in his other bowl he's had fruit for brekkie and some bits of wholemeal toast today which he's eaten but just wont entertain the Harrisons. He's looking at me know with puppy eyes and I just know he's begging for his seeds back!! May put them back in later and try again tomorrow. I don't want him to starve!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hi Louise, Instead of trying to switch him in one day, try placing a small container in his cage with just 6 or 10 Harrison's Pellets in it. He will eventually give them the touch and taste test and maybe even try cracking one. Just continue this everyday and there's no need to throw out the pellets you've put in, unless of course they get pooped on :-) You could also take out his seeds, nuts and veggies at night and then leave only the Harrison's for him as his only option when he wakes up and he's hungry. Just stay persistent at it and sooner or later he will start eating them. I did this process and Dayo and now He will eat a few Harrison's Pellets even when there is seed and veggie bowls in his cage. It's almost like watching a person eat a seven course meal, little bite of this, a little of that and now a splash of this etc. :-) Anyway, it's another method to try on top of wetting with some juice, which I have heard also works at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisejane Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thanks for the help, Eddie has eaten some teeny tiny bits off the pellets and thrown the rest to the floor! I have left a few in another bowl so will see if he goes back for more. The juice method will be next I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keywe Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 We switched Keywe over to Harrisons...First use the adult life mash, and slowly converted over to the fine pellets. The key is to mix it with V8 juice. SHE LOVES IT!!!!! She went from begging for potato chips to begging for Harrisons, and she looks and acts healthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Glad to hear you was able to convert your grey, unfortunately not all greys are as easy to convert to new foods.We have a thread here on the bird room that covers encouraging your grey to try new foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 We placed a few Harrison's in Dustys food bowl and he loves them now (Thank god) we will place a small bowl to catch what we can( they are costly but worth it). Here is a Question though on the back of the Harrisons is says. "It is Not necessary or recomended to supplement with vitamins or other bird or animal food products. Restrict any supplemented Oragnic fruit and veg to dark yellow meaty or dark green leafy items such as sweet potatoes,carrots,broccoli and mango (these are things Dusty Loves ) Do i have to stop these when i'm feeding Harrisons ? or can i still give him fresh veg's ( Dusty really loves fresh veg's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 No continue to give fruit & veg, many members feed Harrisons but continue feeding these in addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hocke230 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 how many pellets a day should a 3yr old be eating a day? What is suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hocke230 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 how many pellets a day should a 3yr old be eating a day? What is suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Depending on the brand you are feeding i would suggest you read the recommended feeding guidelines on the packet.Some members just leave a bowl of pellets out alongside other foods during the day & evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansley Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 a simple method is eating them yourself - with my grey harry, he hated the idea and wouldnt touch them for 3 days. this isnt the nicest way but let him see your eating 1 or 2 and it may change his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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