Hello Everyone,
I'm a newby here due to the addition of a Congo Grey to our home.
We are already owned by two Ekkies, a male and female and really had no intentions of aquiring another bird at this time. Due to an accident we were asked to take Jessie. Well, we're hooked already. He's adorable, sweet and gorgeous. He has no fears of the ekkies and tolerates their noise like a champ. He's so opposite of what we've read and heard about greys in the past. He also talks alot and seems to be relaxed in our home.
We took him to our vet and got a check up and found that he's in excellent health too. One of my questions is how can I get him to eat fresh fruits and veggies? He seems to have been on a seed diet and other than a bite of orange or banana, he really doesn't eat much else. I've offered him the same veggie, sprout mix, celery, corn, peas and things I feed the ekkies. I also make a corn bread and birdie bread without salt and sugar, would this be good for him?
I read somewhere too that they shouldn't be given foods with wheat in them, true?
I would appreciate any advice and suggestions you have.
Thank you,
Diane and the family