Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!rpi!uupsi!intercon!ooblick From: ooblick@intercon.com (Mikki Barry) Newsgroups: rec.birds Subject: Re: INDOOR: Goffin's Delectables (was Re: INDOOR: Wing clipping) Message-ID: <27C2E7D7.108D@intercon.com> Date: 20 Feb 91 21:19:19 GMT References: <27BC1320.3C83@intercon.com> <1991Feb15.233832.9126@eng.umd.edu> <27BEAA61.5224@intercon.com> <1991Feb18.223429.10987@eng.umd.edu> Distribution: usa Organization: InterCon Systems Corporation, Sterling, VA Lines: 22 In article <1991Feb18.223429.10987@eng.umd.edu> linco@eng.umd.edu (Sam C. Lin) writes: >To change the subject, do any Goffin's owners out there have any tips >about tasty foods? My Goffin's is proving to be a much pickier eater >than the Umbrella I had years ago. So far, he only likes millet, >sunflower, dried corn, and shriveled up, day old celery. The dried >corn seems to be fracturing his beak, so I have tried giving him fresh >corn, but he seems to hate anything that is soft and wet. All of the >other veggies, fruits (fresh or dry), and nuts that I have tried are >rejected by him. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. No, I'm sorry, you can't change the subject :-). Sounds like your poor bird has gotten used to only specific kinds of food. I'm sure you know that feeding him only sunflower, millet, corn and celery isn't going to make for a healthy pal. Our goffins love kale and oranges. In order to get your guy to try better food, you may try giving him only good food in the AM, then his regular fare in the PM. Birds are hungriest in the morning, and he may very well at least pick at some of the new stuff. Don't give up. It may take weeks. Mikki Barry Brought to you by Super Global Mega Corp .com