Change Of Diet

[the_mask86]

Hi there guys.

 

My greys have been fed dried pellet mixes all these while. However, recently I'm slowly trying to change it to a non-seed diet where i offer fresh fruits and vegetables to my greys. Nuts and seeds are now fed minimally by hand.

 

Thing is, i noticed today that one of my greys left out all the other food in its bowl, onli picking out carrots. What worries me is that its poop smells of carrot and is sort of orange in color. Is there any cause for alarm in that? Thanks in advance for the guidance coming my way!

[lovemyGreys]

Fruit & vegetables should be offered in addition to a pelleted or seed diet.Still allow them access to their pellets but introduce the new foods.The best time to try is in the mornings,this is when our greys are at there most hungriest after their night time sleep.

 

I have included a link for you which has some different ideas on how to tempt your birds with new foods

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/53831-tips-for-getting-your-grey-to-eattry-new-foods.html

 

As for the poop,yes if your bird eats one particular food,in this case the carrots then that will reflect in the colour of the stools

[the_mask86]

heyy! thanks for the quick reply.

 

For as long as I have been keeping parrots, they have been sadly, fed a strictly seed diet, which has to be mixed by ourselves. This would also mean that the nutitions are practically unbalanced in their food. Oh, just to add, this is cos I'm located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, where there are not many parrot owners. The few parrot owners I know of simply feed their parrots sunflower seeds and nothing else, its a sad situation to witness with your own eyes.

[lovemyGreys]

Yes it is very sad & long term health wise is not good for our greys to live on seed alone.At least you are aware of this & hopefully will be able to introduce some fruit & veggies into your greys diet.There is a wealth of information here in the bird food room, so please have a good read through

 

This link shows the variety of safe fruit & veg it is possible to feed..

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html

[the_mask86]

yupp. i'm trying to get zupreem or kayten here. can't really find one. the nearest place that stocks kayten is a dreadful 13 hour drive up north. sole importer in the whole of Malaysia. Really sad case I would say. (Best part is they don't deliver outta state)

[the_mask86]

anyway i just thought of this.

 

does it mean that where in my situation now i should give them unlimited access to sunflower seeds mixed with nuts and pellets, then feed fruits and vegetables by hand? or vice versa?

 

pls advise. thanks!

[lovemyGreys]

I would personally provide a bowl of veggies in the morning whatever you have to hand,some greys like their veg raw others like it slightly cooked & served warm,you will have to play around to find how your grey prefers it,leave this for a few hours then remove before it spoils,i would then let your grey have access to the pellets,greys like to munch throughout the day,the sunflower seeds i would only feed in moderation alongside a few nuts a day.In the evening you could try anything from mashed sweet potato,a little cooked pasta,rice with any veggies mixed in,some scrambled egg ( only once a week do i offer egg )

Make sure the pellets are available for your grey to fill up on before bed,as greys go sleep with a full crop.

[lovemyGreys]

This thread will give you some idea of the variety of foods are members feed their greys

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/24030-whats-your-greys-diet.html

[M2MM]

the_mask86 wrote:

...one of my greys left out all the other food in its bowl, onli picking out carrots. What worries me is that its poop smells of carrot and is sort of orange in color. Is there any cause for alarm in that? Thanks in advance for the guidance coming my way!

 

No worries there, he could be craving vitamin A (carotene from carrots.) But, if you want him to eat more of a variety, then give him only just enough food for one "sitting."

 

I used to give my TAG a large bowl of fresh foods, only to have him pick and choose his favourites. My vet (and others) advised that I cut down on the amount of food offered to encourage him to at least try everything. I prepare more than he needs, but only serve "just enough" for one meal, leaving the rest in the fridge to replenish his bowl from. Works like a charm.

[the_mask86]

great output there! but i've been noticing, tequila especially loves carrot. and when i give greens (leaf) rolled up he treats it like an enemy. tearing it to pieces and flinging it everywhere. haha. vege-buster!