arrior Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 hi guys.just wanna post that were very happy we got our first CAG last friday.we got it DNA'd and some test for viruses and just got the results today and came out neg and its a healthy baby girl and also did the check up at the vet and thankfully shes healthy .the breeder told me that it was 6 weeks old.were still handfeeding her and seems like shes fine.in the morning it was 379g before feeding, right now her weight is 435g after feeding last night..is that fine?.her weight has been going up everyday.and im wondering too ,after feeding and putting back in the brooder, she opens up her wings like stretching it out and diving into the pine shavings like rubbing her beak and sometimes nibbles on some.after maybe 5-10 min shes sleepy.is that normal?heres some picture...im waiting for my daughter later to ask whats going to be her name.heres a pic of her....ill add more soon thanks guys:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I don't see a picture but that weight sounds fine, you have a pretty good size female there too, looks like you are doing a good job with her, keep up the good work and keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi arrior, congratulations on your little girl.Everything appears to be perfectly normal from what you describe.i have included a link for you on hand feeding for reference & as a guide http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73409-handfeeding-a-baby-grey.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 In case your breeder didn't say anything about future weight------as your grey gets older but is still on partial hand feedings plus solid foods, it will start to lose weight and basically drop down to an average weight which will basically stay the same as he /she gets older. Just telling you this in case you get worried when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 thanks a lot guys.the pics wont fit i need to resize them.as soon as i fixed it i will post it right away. and guys whats really good right now is when im calling her and telling her its time for breakfast,i put my hand in the brooder then she walks really slowly over to my hand and sits.im not over reacting,just really proud shes did that. dave thanks for the info.usually what is the average weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 i forgot,my daughter named her SAPHIRA.from the book and movie eragon.she said she hopes she become a parrot dragon and protect her....hehehhe just wanted to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 That is a lovely name Saphira, and I could never tell you were so proud of her:whistle: she sounds like a doll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 thanks judy.we cant wait to bring her to the park, trips etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 arrior, this is a link which gives you a visual guide & reference to weight, the guide shows two babies, so halve it http://www.babygreys.co.uk/12-weeks.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Great link there Tracy, wonderful stuff to read and digest, boy did we pick the right mod for this room or not!!!:cheer: B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 thanks love,by the way im wondering, after we feed her 45cc 40cc 50cc respectively on a day, after the next feeding her crop is really empty.i think she digest the food really fast.do you guys think i need to add some more to her feeding?or is there a problem?she doesnt throw out any formula that she eats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 arrior please refer to the feeding guidelines on the formula packet or if in any doubt contact the breeder from whom you purchased the baby from. HOW DO I TELL MY CHICK IS FULL AFTER A FEED? The crop should be nice and rounded it should be quite noticeable that there is food in the crop it should feel spongy. Small bubbles should appear each side of the neck once you see these the chick has had enough to eat. These get harder to see as the chick gets older but by then you should have it under control. If you have feed too much the crop will feel hard. The crop is the buldge that forms in front of the chick after a feed. you can start introducing soft food items to your baby when they are about 6-7 weeks old. They tend to only pick them up and drop them at this stage but that is part of the learning process of eating. Initially put soaked pellets and some soft fruits and vegetables in a fruit bowl for your baby to explore with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 thanks again love.will do that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I can tell when my "Chick" is full just by looking at her ;-) Great link Tracy, to stay on topic here. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 heres some pics of saph right now?guys can you tell how many weeks does she look like right now?some people say shes 8,others 7 weeks....thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 sorry guys i thought i have attach the pics.it wont attach its only 80kb.how can you post the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotlady Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 She sounds like she is doing very well. Her weight is spot on to what mine generally are at that age. Can I just say to be careful with the pine shavings, they can try to eat them and choke to death. It's worth removing them and just placing kitchen roll in the brooder. The wing flapping is perfectly normal and helps to build up her muscles. If she isn't crying for more formula and is gaining weight I don't think you need to increase the amount. Might be worth making it slightly thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 i got it at last.sorry again guys.ill add some more soon [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi arrior,when you can we would love some baby pictures posted in our baby photo album here in the nursey room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thats a sweet looking baby there Arrior, thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 thanks love and judy.ill try to post pics asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Awwww, Arrior, what a cute baby you have there. You will be shocked how fast he/she wil grow. Looking ofrward to those additional photos. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrior Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 thank you dan. guys i dont know if this is a problem or just normal,lately saphira's not finishing her feedings.yesterday afternoon she did not finish her lunch of 45cc,only 30cc.but at night she finished her 55cc.today i feed her 50cc this morning and she only took around 35cc.and then my wife gave her some water and she drank a lot.she's also eating some pellets around afternoon.this started just last saturday when she started to eat or play with the pellets and starting to perch.actually my wife saw her climb and perch on the brooder.can you guys help.right now she's scratching the newspaper at the bottom like trying to dig something.thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 As babies get older they start to refuse the mid day feeding and are ready to start to pick at new food on their own.This is a good time to introduce other foods such as cooked mix veggies,pellets etc...Scratching at the newspaper is quite normal, my boys did it for months & we have members whose greys still do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Josey still does the scratching at newspapers, I think it is mostly an attention getter and its working too.:blush: :laugh: :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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