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Post edited by: AAA, at: 2008/02/22 22:49
Hi All,
I just met a new breeder, I saw the bird that was kept for him personally and lately the bird's mother laid more eggs and he decided to sell the 7 weeks old male CAG. Which hatched on 28/29 DECEMBER -07 (as he remembers).
I attach some photos for you to see
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the bird is not biting, it is hand fed (with a special parrots food - like the kids Cerrilac)its even friendly, it can step up on my hand and sound like start talking unknown words and sounds. I want your suggestion on the food which I should give the bird.?
he said that it is a Cameron African Grey, which is different than the Congo. (as far as I read about the AGs ... its all the same)
the wings are not clipped (he normally do not clip birds wings) my main concern is I don't want the bird to fly in the room and hit the wall and fall on objects in my house which may lead to any injury. Please advice? I read the threads and it is not encouraged with most AG owners, if so! Then how to manage this important issue!
until when this bird should be given food by a syringe?
how many times a day ... (the breeder says one time morning and one in the evening is fine) I want to know the gap in between? Any recommendations?
when shall I start weaning and is it an easy task? I feel the faster the better?
any vaccination needs to be given, any medicine recommended at this age shall be give to new babies and for how long? [I believe baby birds like human babies!] what do you say?
CAGE: (don't be mad at mehmy:
I have a balcony with a big glass door and not being used at all coz it is a small one can't be used for any thing for almost 4 years now" I want to close the outer side on the street and make it a cage for the new baby [17" depth 89" height more than 118" width] what do you think!!!
Waiting to hear from you.<br><br>Post edited by: AAA, at: 2008/02/22 22:50
He looks slighlty older than 7 weeks ! here is a visual guide & a guide on handfeeding... He should be trying seed & fruit etc. dont force him they all wean at different stages.Many breeders use a syringe or spoon with the edges bent inwards, what has the breeder been useing ?
http://www.babygreys.co.uk/12-weeks.htm
http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/36364-hand-feeding-a-baby-grey.html
he is using the syringe!
he does look older then 7weeks
Wow yes that baby looks allot more than just 7 weeks. My baby cockatoo, I know totally different is still getting feathers and he is 5 weeks old today. They do grow fast I know that for a fact though. As far as cage goes, I don't know where you live. That wouldn't be a bad idea, just have to make sure he could not get out for sure! You wouldn't want him to just fly away, that would be very sad. And you would want to make sure they had a place to get out from the rain. As long as you don't live where it gets too cold than it probably would be very nice for him. As for the weaning I couldn't give advice on that, but for the wing clipping, you do what is the safest and best for your conditions and your bird. Everyone has different circumstances and has to adjust for one reason or another. So if you feel your bird is in danger than you should clip. If you can bird safe your house than try that as well. It just depends on what you have around such as windows or dogs or anything they can get hurt on. You need to take everything into consideration and than make your own decision on that. I for one clip. I have way too many windows in the house and other cages that she was able to fly to and could end up hurting herself or even worse death. So I clipped. But totally up to you. He is a very pretty bird though, and they are not that common! Keep in touch with all of us and update us on everything!
That grey looks older than 7 weeks to me also, are you sure the breeder said 7 weeks?
I'm not sure about converting the balcony to an area to house the grey, I think a cage would be a better choice but then I can't see what it looks like, I guess it could work but you would have to make sure it was escape proof.
The breeder should instruct you on how, when and all the whatifs about handfeeding but we also have several threads that explain it and weaning. You do have to be careful and know what you are doing, your bird's life depends on it.
Let us know what you decide to do about getting this grey but we will support you with guidance and advice if you do take it.
Never take life seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!
That's a healthy looking baby CAG there AAA!!!
As others have said, I would feed him with a syringe as your Breeder does. Get a few lessons from your Breeder on using this and also how to properly prepare the formula along with reading the links LMG posted for you on feeding.
You can start offering new foods to him like fruits, veggies, nuts and pellets. If nothing else he will play with them and learn the taste and texture as he does so.
The room you are describing as turning into basically a nice flight cage sounds pretty awesome, but is hard to recommend without photos to see what you are describing.
A cage, would still be a must, I would think, just in case the room your describing doesn't work out.
Regarding his estimated age, he is definitely older than 7 weeks. Here are a few photos of Dayo at different week intervals to give you a ruler to estimate his age a little better.
8 weeks old:
10 weeks old
12 weeks old
Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin. ~K.O. Eckland, "Footprints On Clouds"
Dayo in flight....
Love them pictures Dan, are they all the same clutch ?
Thanks Tracy, I hope it helps in determining the age a little closer for AAA. I kept a weekly photo file of our weekly visits from week 6 through week 16.
They are two different clutches both born within just a few days of each other. One thing I noted about the 2 clutches is, the clutch Dayo was from were all more friendly and exploratory than the other, which also contained the "Grey from Hell" that attacked me when they were 12 weeks old. He is the one standing in the background by the plastic Bin. He is the one that started the "Parrot Bite me Club"inch: It seems personalities are inherited to some extent. :-)
Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin. ~K.O. Eckland, "Footprints On Clouds"
i think they are Dan, my Alfie & Freddie are so laid back like their parents & have similar build, mannerisms etc..
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