carrienh
New member
Hi I’m a new member from Florida.
I just purchased a 1 yr old cag.
New to birds so I may need some tips from time to time
I just purchased a 1 yr old cag.
New to birds so I may need some tips from time to time
new member
- Thread starter carrienh
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- May 23, 2018
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Sunny a female B&G macaw;
Japie (m) & Appie (f), both are congo african grey;
All are rescues- had to leave their previous homes for 'reasons', are still in contact with them :)
Hello there and welcome 
there is so much info here, you are going to have a ball!
(I adore CAG's so am twice as glad you made it here!)
there is so much info here, you are going to have a ball!
(I adore CAG's so am twice as glad you made it here!)
Allee
Well-known member
A warm welcome to you and your CAG! We’re happy to have you here! We’d love to see photos of your new companion.
Jen5200
Well-known member
Welcome! Lots of great people, parrots and information here....enjoy! And, we love pictures....so you’ll have to share some
May I just offer a quick overview of basics?
Here's some reading on bonding for you.
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html
General Parrot Information - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community
http://goodbirdinc.blogspot.com/2012...n-parrots.html
Most of us swear by our avian vets in the event of health concerns.
Certified Avian Vets
https://abvp.com/animal-owners/find-an-abvp-specialist/
If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803
In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
What's the diet? That's critical for health. Too many are kept on seeds or other poor-nutrition things. They need veggies, legumes, grains... pellets are a good staple. Here's what I use.
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/
I feed Harrison's, supplemented by fresh healthy treats. My first, and later, my current avian vet recommended it. My bird loves the pellets now, but to get him converted, my avian vet suggested putting pellets out all day, and putting seeds (his old diet) out for two 15-minute periods a day. That would sustain him but leave him hungry enough to try new stuff. I presume the same technique could be used to get him to eat other healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables! My guy was eating pellets in a couple of days, and now I can feed a good variety of other stuff, knowing he has the pellets as a basic. Pellets are out all day... fresh treats a few times a day. I also like Harrison's via mail because I never have to worry about out-of-date products.
Since you're new parront, I'll just drop a note about avoiding teflon pans, which are lethal to birds if even slightly overheated.
I'm glad you're here. Lots to learn and share and enjoy!
Here's some reading on bonding for you.
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html
General Parrot Information - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community
http://goodbirdinc.blogspot.com/2012...n-parrots.html
Most of us swear by our avian vets in the event of health concerns.
Certified Avian Vets
https://abvp.com/animal-owners/find-an-abvp-specialist/
If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803
In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
What's the diet? That's critical for health. Too many are kept on seeds or other poor-nutrition things. They need veggies, legumes, grains... pellets are a good staple. Here's what I use.
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/
I feed Harrison's, supplemented by fresh healthy treats. My first, and later, my current avian vet recommended it. My bird loves the pellets now, but to get him converted, my avian vet suggested putting pellets out all day, and putting seeds (his old diet) out for two 15-minute periods a day. That would sustain him but leave him hungry enough to try new stuff. I presume the same technique could be used to get him to eat other healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables! My guy was eating pellets in a couple of days, and now I can feed a good variety of other stuff, knowing he has the pellets as a basic. Pellets are out all day... fresh treats a few times a day. I also like Harrison's via mail because I never have to worry about out-of-date products.
Since you're new parront, I'll just drop a note about avoiding teflon pans, which are lethal to birds if even slightly overheated.
I'm glad you're here. Lots to learn and share and enjoy!
Flboy
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- Dec 28, 2014
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Welcome aboard!
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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /
RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
Welcome, thanks for joining!
Another great Grey specialty thread: http://www.parrotforums.com/congo-timneh-greys/59366-cag-101-a.html
Looking forward to learning more about your CAG! Feel free to post specific questions, plenty of members with Grey experience!
Another great Grey specialty thread: http://www.parrotforums.com/congo-timneh-greys/59366-cag-101-a.html
Looking forward to learning more about your CAG! Feel free to post specific questions, plenty of members with Grey experience!
LeaKP
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Welcome and welcome!
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