by Guest » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:12 pm
Hi Bobbi,
I serve my girls a shelled peanut per day. I buy organic ones and discard any that are broken, have cracks or very dark spots on the outside. Please look at the article section of this site. There is an article by Alicia McWatters about peanuts.
No matter where you put Bennie, you need to make sure he is SAFE. Leaving him outdoors is NOT safe, if unattended. That's even in a cage. I have heard too many stories about even the caged birds being killed by raccoons or hawks. When our Greys are terrified, the flail in their cages, hitting against the bars. Smart predators can wait and grab the scared bird thru the bars. It cannot eat the bird; but it can kill it. So, PLEASE be very careful down there in Florida.
Also, remember that anything hotter than 80 to 85 can be difficult for our Greys. Just make sure there is appropriate AC or fans and your baby is sprayed often, if in that kind of heat.
It is recommended that if you put Bennie in the solarium, please supervise frequently to make sure he doesn't get too hot.
Keep us posted,
Maggie-