Question and Opinions regarding Food

[Guest cyberknock]

For those interested in reading about Timnehs, here is an article by a breeder of Timnehs. Probably a little biased since they breed them, but I am still looking for an 'impartial' article comparing Congos and Timnehs.

[Guest phisherman519]

Ummmm Tony if you recall, I did answer your post politely at first. You chose to completely ignore those posts. Also if your criteria is that any article worth paying attention to has to end in ".edu", where are some links to support YOUR theorys? About the only thing I have seen you do here is toss out unsupported advice, and then follow it up with crap about christianity which you use as an attempt to give yourself viability...Fortunately there are people that don't follow that particular school of thought, which, I might add, has even less to back it up than

".com" sites regarding CAG neurosis.

You seem to think that just because you believe in a christian god, people should just blindly believe anything you say. The bad part about that is your belief hinges on the writings of one...count it...one book...it has no supporting evidence...just blind faith. That may be all well and good...but if that book is true...then you are less than credible....you are dangerous to any and all animals, because the bible regards them as souless tools put here for the use of man, and I am sure that since you regard yourself as a good christian, you follow those beliefs as well. Or...do you pick and choose what part of the bible you believe in? The bible says animals have no souls...they have no place in "heaven." That alone was enough to convince me that christians are dim witted, uneducated, and irresponsible.

I am Wiccan, and as such have the highest regard for ALL life. It is my responsibility to research and learn as much as possible to insure the balance between man and nature stays intact. I am sorry Tony, but saying a half a dozen or so hail marys after spilling a few hundred gallons of oil into waterways, or causing the extinction of our flora, and fauna, does not correct the problem. Education to prevent it from continuing does.

Christianity does not advocate education. Other beliefs do advocate education.

According to your beliefs, jesus died for allllll our sins..so regardless of how aweful we treat eachother and the planet, we are forgiven....uhhhh huh....I don't think so.

In conclusion, follow up your theorys with your .edu references, and someone just may pay attention to you...

[Guest phisherman519]

Thank you Mamabird. )

[Guest Miandruil]

Excuse me....but I'm just not picking up any information regarding my CAG's behavior/habits etc. compared to other African Grey owners experiences any longer on this forum. Isn't there an alt.religion.souls NG?

[Guest phisherman519]

Lorraine, I am sorry if my initial question offended you in some way. I was curious about the different feeding preferences and thought I would ask the group. I did notice that you chose not to reply until the thread became offensive to you. Personally I enjoy the information. I am sure that those that don't wish to respond are simply ignoring the thread.

[Guest phisherman519]

So Marco, what do you feed yours as a primary (for want of a better word)food type?

[Guest phisherman519]

Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A as well, and I noticed that most mixed food blends contain carrot, as well most of the commercially prepared mixed foods also contain vitamin supplements. Since vitamin A is stored would it not be risky to add extra when it is already in the birds food?

Too much of a good thing can be dangerous for the bird too. I personally would think that reading the ingredients of any food would be prudent before deciding whether or not additives should be used.

[Guest phisherman519]

Good Grief. If what Tony is saying is true..then I guess my poor grey should be bald. I went back to work recently and he is alone most days from

10am till 6pm. For the first 2 or three days he was morose when I came home, but that does not qualify as neurotic. Now he has slid into this new routine like an old pro. As well, I am constantly finding new treats for him, and he is actively curious over each new toy, food, game, treat, etc.

I imagine there could be truth to his statement if the bird is purchased, shoved in a cage and never treated as anything more than a room decoration.

If I recall correctly, Tony I think the error you made was interpreting the article.

I will try to supply the link...but as best I can remember....the statement was something like..."Greys need ongoing stimulation, new toys, and challenges or they can become bored which can lead to neuroses such as self plucking.

Emphasis on the word can....No where did I recall the article stating neurosis as fact.

But I am going to look it up now...

[Guest phishbook]

heck and even clean up their poops daily. Can you say the same for your god?

I hate to burst your bubble chum, but guess what, Santa claus and the tooth fairy don't exist either. They are a filbert of your imagination. You are nuts :0)