cran grape juice

[Owlet]

Hi, I'm looking to syringe train Aster and Apollo just encase I ever need to administer medicine. (Lincoln came pre-equipped with syringe skills so didnt have to train him)
I saw a great video awhile ago about syringe training using juice in a syringe. I know it's high in sugar and shouldn't be used often, but I can't imagine a little during training would hurt much. However I am wondering of specifically cranberry grape juice is safe? It's what I have on hand. I know grapes are safe but I'm unsure about cranberries.

 

[clark_conure]

It's fine and your parrots are not going to say no. This is one thing I'm an expert in........At least with Aster the GCC I'd recommend not even introducing it but any real juice; and any sugar juices, are like crack to a GCC. And I'm sure the other birds as well.

If it's just to get them used to a syringe ok. But they love that stuff. I have to hide it.

 

[ravvlet]

Why did I never think of doing this?! That’s so clever. I’ve gotten Kirby grudgingly used to syringes because having me gently hold his head and give him meds is better than being in my lap upside-down & in a towel.

Cranberries are fine. I’d be more worried if the juice has artificial preservatives. Citrus based ones are ok in small amounts; the aloe we use in Kirby’s bath spray that’s approved by his vet has those.

 

[kme3388]

It’s awesome to do this. It is not delightful to forcefully give a parrot meds when it becomes needed, and they aren’t trained. Same with nasal flushes, beak trims, and nail trims.