Feeding Grey bugs

[TinyTimneh]

Yes, lol, believe or not I am willing to risk the flinging of critters by a TAG who is mortified I might even consider feeding him this.

That said, can I and should I feed my Grey insects once in a while as a supplement. Obviously, there'd be no crickets or anything, but if i could get my hands on some type of freeze-dried or fresh live worms, what type of worms? I've heard some horror stories of mealworms chewing through a bird's crop so that kinda puts me off it but i'm still wondering if maybe it would be a healthy snack. The bird guy at the petstore whom knows me quite well (nothing like having a conversation about the tastes of various pellet brands with various bewildered surburbanites staring at you as if you're nuts !) suggested silkworms.

[Trustdace]

Well i'm not an expert by no means of anything, maybe the closest I get to an expert is in the construction field; but feeding you're grey worms or insects sounds a little...hmmm...out of the norm? You say, "I am willing to risk the flinging of critters by a TAG who is mortified" I am confused? If you want to feed your grey an exotic supplement why not the african palm nut? Maybe i'm not understanding your question. There are many great market diets out there and good supplements too. Why risk with insect larvae like silk worms which are more suitable for reptile diets? These are more suitable prey items for reptilian pets who have a more potent digestive system. I don't know, I would suggest no.:dry:

[siobha9]

:sick: I am afraid there is no way I would EVER consider feeding creepy crawlies to my greys. I wouldnt even be able to carry them to the car:ohmy:

 

I know they do forage in the soil in the wild, but I'm not exactly sure what they find there?? And I really don't want to find out :blink: :pinch:

[lovemyGreys]

I'm in agreement with Siobhan & Trust on this one.I personally would feed them when there are so many alternatives out there.In the wild, they feed primarily on nuts and fruits, supplemented by leafy matter <br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/08/12 21:30

[TinyTimneh]

all right then, I guess not lol.

(actually i hate creepy crawlies too but i was willing to do it if there was some benefit or enjoyment for my birds).

[lovemyGreys]

:laugh: Well hating them yourself, imagine how your grey would feel He may have enjoyed ripping their heads off :pinch:

[M2MM]

I don't think feeding them insects is the best idea, but if he ate one of his own volition, I wouldn't stop him. (Kumiko gets spooked by tiny spiders, so there's no fear of him turning insectivore.)

[Lyric]

Lyric gets freaked out if he sees a fly buzzing around the room. If it lands anywhere near him, he chases it away. I don't know if they eat bugs in the wild or not, my guess is that they probably could- but I don't know of anyone that feeds theirs bugs in captivity. I would say your grey will get enough protein from his pellets, seeds and you could even feed some well cooked eggs just to supplement if you are worried.

[tarnold]

Since they are our children I say eat the bug first and if you think it tastes good then go ahead and give it to them!!:sick:

[lovemyGreys]

:laugh: Great advice tarnoid

[Trustdace]

Lol...I guess it is evident that the bugs should be avoided.B)

[siobha9]

Definitely in this house anyway:whistle: :pinch:

 

We have enough spiders and flies without going out and buying creepy crawlies:lol:

[TinyTimneh]

Lol well, Jacko isn't afraid of bugs, he actually likes to chase the flies that get in during the summer (not quuite as funny as the dog doing it, but still worth a couple giggles) but yeah, i think i'm just gonna scrap the bug idea, plus i dunno how many of those 'mealworm eating thru the crop stories' are true but... yeesh... just makes me shiver thinking about it..

[Tycos_mom]

YUk there's no way you could even get me to brig a bug into my house let alone feed one to one of my beloved birds. My daughter had a tree frog once and she fed it crickets one day she put a few too many in the cage and the crickets ate the tree frog gross stuff no way I'm taing any chances with my precious babíes I have a rodent repeller and it also keeps bugs away no bugs in my house I don't like bugs with the exception of some spiders I don't like wolf spiders but I do like garden spiders I had one that live in the corner of my kitchen window for one summer and I never saw a fly all that year he was a great little fly catcher and it was great fun to watch him catch a fly and eat it LOL very interesting stuff