How Do I Fine-tune 2 African Greys Diet Beyond Trial & Error?
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How Do I Fine-tune 2 African Greys Diet Beyond Trial & Error?

Michael G. relates,

 

Y’all have approved of my feeding practices but I have a question.

 

After trial and error, I have gotten the size pellet the grey’s need.

 

I am using Roudybush medium Daily Maintenance.

 

I am always in search of treats and supplements to make them “happy” as they seem to be.

 

I am wondering about using the California blend.

 

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What Is a Healthy Weight for an Adult Normal Grey Cockatiel?
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What Is a Healthy Weight for an Adult Normal Grey Cockatiel?

Gail H. wrote:

I have a very healthy 2-1/2 yr. old Cockatiel and he is still a baby to me.

I am wondering what weight is a healthy weight for him.

He has been molting since about 8 wks ago and of course, the molt is getting less now.

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How Do I Fix My Peach-faced Lovebird’s Beak Issues?
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How Do I Fix My Peach-faced Lovebird’s Beak Issues?

Brian M. is concerned,

 

I have a peach-faced lovebird that seems to have an issue with his beak.

 

His beak has never been trimmed and he has a stone that he rubs his beak on to grind it down. Recently the top part broke and it is smaller now but the lower part of the beak looks like it needs to be trimmed.

 

I read where some people trim them but I made an appointment with the vet.

 

I am nervous about taking the bird there he has never been taken anywhere.

 

I am afraid he can’t eat everything with the lower long beak.

 

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Is Lafeber Avi-era Superior to Nekton-S for an Avian Vitamin?
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Is Lafeber Avi-era Superior to Nekton-S for an Avian Vitamin?

Michael G. asks,

 

Mitch, you spoke about vitamins today, specifically Lafeber Avi-Era.

 

You’ve approved the diet for Big Boy Grey and Little Girl Grey.

 

I always used Nekton-S in their water until I learned from you about using a bigger amount of pellets and fewer seeds.

 

They eat each well and seem to enjoy their overall diet with fresh fruits and veggies for “lunch” each day.

 

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What are Good Protein Sources for Parrots?
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What are Good Protein Sources for Parrots?

Gabby M. relates

Hi all,

I make a chop of fresh veggies and if I can, fruit, but my guys do not seem to like fruit, since we incorporated it into the diet my Senegal Gabby does not eat any of his seed mix or his pellets or anything but the chop, I have incorporated beans and edamame into it for protein but am afraid he might not be getting enough protein.

I am putting it in twice a day at the evening change of food and in am before I head out so he has more to eat.

I am not sure if he gets enough protein in his diet with only the beans?

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