Questions

[jtullos2]

Yesterday I got to bring home my baby TAG from the breeder. I took him to the vet today who said his weight and droppings are all fine but he has started doing the baby hand feeding motion were he shakes his head when he touches my hand with his beak. He seems to be eating his vegis great but I am worried about him wanting to be hand fed. Is this because of the stress of moving homes or is it a sign of not being fully weaned. Any suggestions or advice would be great. I may just be overly worrying about him but I would prefer some other's opinions.

[CeasarsDad]

No problem there Jtullos2. Greys often do this even when they are 1 year old and older.. Ceaser is still doing this and he is 1 this month. I am sure some of our other members will chime in on this one.

 

BTW.. Welcome to the club.. B)

[Caspersmum]

I'd go along with that too - when I'm giving Casper a cuddle he still does it when I touch his beak - and he's nearly 2 now, so I don't think there's anything to worry about - I think maybe it's the parroty version of sucking your thumb when you're a kid! So long as your parrot seems well otherwise, and is eating properly the rest of the time, I don't think you have anything to worry about

 

Julia

[Talon]

I agree, you should be fine. Have you ever given him a little warm cereal or baby food by spoon? He might like that as well, but if he's eating well, I wouldn't worry about it.

[jtullos2]

He seems to be eating well. Some times i have to coax him and give him a piece of a vegetable but usually after thats his head goes straight into the bowl. I still worry about him because my conure eats more than he does. He hasn't been hand fed in a week and the vet gave him the ok so I guess I should just let him take it at his own speed. Its funny to watch him eat though. I put some small apple slices and some other fruits along with vegis and pellets. He starts by eating all the corn. then goes to the carrots, then to the apple. You can tell what his favorites are.<br><br>Post edited by: jtullos2, at: 2007/05/12 15:55

[Guest Monique]

I agree with the good advice given above.

 

Also a great investment if you don't have one already is a scale to weigh your bird. This is a wonderful indicator of any sicknesses as birds will hide their illness very very well. You can buy one at the department store for food and make a perch to set on top of it.

[jtullos2]

Thanks for the idea Monique, I went to the store and got a scale. Obi weighs 5 grams more than he did at the vet yesterday. Seems he is starting to eat even better. He has also started this constant babble when ever i have him out of the cage. Its like he is trying to tell me something in bird talk.<br><br>Post edited by: jtullos2, at: 2007/05/12 19:51

[CeasarsDad]

Very important about the scale.. Make sure you weigh him the same time everyday. This would be best after his morning Poop and before he eats.. Ceasar is tipping the scale these days at just about 480.. He lost 20 grams a couple of weeks ago and has not regained it.. I guess it was baby fat..