devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 just wondering if you think he looks fat? overweight? healthy? <br><br>Post edited by: devilangel09, at: 2008/06/15 20:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 You have to put a picture of him in the thread so I can see all of him in the avatar I can only see the top part of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 yeh i was ment to but didnt let me upload its so im just sorting that out now Post edited by: devilangel09, at: 2008/06/15 20:49<br><br>Post edited by: devilangel09, at: 2008/06/15 21:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 He looks ok to me but have you checked his keel bone, you should be able to feel it? Do you check his weight regularly with a gram scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 nah i dont and what do u mean by keel bone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The first picture he does look a little porky, but in the next two he looks fine.Greys weight can vary from 375 - 600 grames ,do you have scales so you can weigh him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 His keel bone is the one down his chest in the middle, the one that separates the two side of his breast. Check it and see if you can feel it or if it is surrounded by too much meat on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Can you give us some information about his daily diet, just to get an idea of what he is eating? I agree in the first picture he looks a bit bigger than the other two. Are they all recent pictures? Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 oh i c. i will try soon i guess cause he would probably bite me. he is not very tame. wel have no scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 the first picture is about 2 weeks ago and the other 2 were taken today. his diet consists of sunflowers mostly. doesnt come out of his cage often my dad doesnt allow it cause when demon defaecates it stains the carpet. he also gets grated egg and vegetibles now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Then he probably is a little overweight if he is only eating mostly sunflower seeds. He needs a varied diet of fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts and some seeds. He can also eat some of what you have for dinner. We have some threads that deal with what fruits and veggies they can have and some of the things they should never have so read thru the bird food room for lots of informative threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I agree with Judy. My greys get at least two meals a day of fruit and veg,it is essential to their diet. Does your grey not have regular time out of his cage. I buy a product called poop off to clean up the carpets if they do anything when they are out. This could lead to the problem of your grey not being tame. Just my opinion. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I agree , he needs time out of his cage , and it looks as though he would really be happy to have some fresh new toys. Mary<br><br>Post edited by: bettyboop, at: 2008/06/15 22:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 casper wrote: I agree with Judy. My greys get at least two meals a day of fruit and veg,it is essential to their diet. Does your grey not have regular time out of his cage. I buy a product called poop off to clean up the carpets if they do anything when they are out. This could lead to the problem of your grey not being tame. Just my opinion. Caroline where can that product be bought? i know for a fact that thats why hes not so tame i can easily hold him on my arm and just about stroke his head when i do get him out. before my dad started to complain i had demon nibbling my fingers without biting hard unless he found my nails of course. cause he would try and bite em off lol. but since my dad put the rule in of not letting him out because of the mess demon doesnt do that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 he will be getting new toys at the end of the month when the shop has range of toys will also be getting him a new perch thats got calcium or something in it ?? cant quite remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 You can purchase this at any pet store that carries bird supplies .Also white vinegar will remove most if worked on quickly. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 How long have you had Demon? He does need some time out of his cage, do you have a playstand he could be on and be out without him soiling the carpet? You can buy that Poopoff stuff at most online sites that sell parrot supplies and maybe at your local pet supply store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Devil are you in the uk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 yes im from the uk. 4-5 years ive had him now and tbh im not sure if hes a he. we have a playstand but my dad wont let me have it set up in the front room which is the room im mostly in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 If your playstand has a tray to catch the poops then I don't see what the problem is. Is Demon fully flighted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 www.24Parrot.com does something called poop off,it works a treat. The container comes witha brush on the top. I have also bought some from a pets at home store, I dont know whereabouts you are so dont know if you have one near you. Please talk to your dad and try to explain how important time out of cage is for your grey,tell him you will buy something and you will clean any mess up. If you want any ideas on diet there are many threads on here to help. I hope all works out for you and your grey. Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 when i first got him i did have his wings clipped most of the time but i dont plan to get him clipped again unless it is absolutly nessasary. he isnt a good flier either. i am hoping that when i get my own place i will have him out more often like he use to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thats what he needs, a good regular diet and time out of his cage. This combination will give you a much happier grey who will probably get tamer and let you handle him more. Are you planning to get your own place in the near future? Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilangel09 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 well im gonna be forced to in December. so ain't gotta clue where i will be but demon and my other birds are comping with me. ive been told that they may not allow me to have birds in a place at first no way will i get rid of demon just for that purpose he will be with me for the rest of our lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Well you should be able to look around and find somewhere that will allow your birds but I know how you feel, they are part of your life now and like your children, you probably aren't old enough for them but thats how we feel about our greys and other birds. I wish you luck and keep us updated, I see you have been a member for over a year but you haven't posted much, stay in touch and we can help you thru this difficult time in your life. Us grey owners have to stick together, no one else understands how we feel about our "babies":kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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