Disabled Grey Francis Has A Bath

Francis gets a lot more dirty than most birds because he is so short that his feathers sometimes drag on the ground. We bathe him regularly to keep his feathers clean and he likes to splash. He cannot climb out of the sink because he has no feet, but he does a good job of keeping his balance in the water.

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Pets & Animals

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• disabled
• congo
• african
• grey
• francis
• has
• bath
• parrot
• rescue

[foxersartist]

Also - as to the comment about wings - these little greys actually are fully flighted today and though I am not sure if Jude has mastered flying yet, Frances is turning into more and more of a confident flier every day!

[foxersartist]

We run a rescue group for parrots of all sizes. We specialize in working with challenging cases like Frances and Jude. I am sure if you have a rescue group in your area (we are in New Mexico) they would appreciate any voluteer help you could give. Starting a rescue of your own is rewarding but quickly becomes more than a full time job. Still, with rescues overflowing all around the country, it is greatly needed.

[raysofgreys]

What temperature is the water? Both my Greys hate water, and it's a struggle to shower/mist them... So jealous - lol!

[foxersartist]

when misting a bird with a spray bottle, put hot (not scalding) water in the bottle as it will come out in a warm mist. Temp doesn't usually make a huge difference. Grey's also offer confusing body language sometimes when bathing - running from here to there, snorting, and shaking the water off of them. Some stand in place shaking wildly, which is a normal reaction for a grey who is being bathed. If they growl, however, that bird is not at all having a good time!!!

[xshujikunx]

Hi.. I have got a question to ask.. My friend just adopted an African grey without one feet due to infection previously.. Do we need to actually protect the defected feet in any ways?

[MaRIanNAcl100]

oh he is sooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!

[IsThisIt1984]

The cockatiel was 19, a hand fed baby from a breeder, not poached. Im against that but since humans are breeding parrots for pets i believe they should go to good homes where someone can be with them at all times since parrots are very social and need attention. Not for someone to buy them to do tricks and sit pretty in a cage and wonder why the parrots plucking its feathers.

[IsThisIt1984]

Thank you so much. I can imagine how it can be more then a full time job, my cockatiel just died of cancer i did everything i could, weekly vet visits, a surgery, not to mention 24 hr care from me. Never asked the vet cost cos if it came down to it id sell everything to pay. Right now im caring for a green cheeked conure whos havin seperation issues so i sleep next to him/her so when he/she screams i assure the bird i havent left. Im in canada and i'll be lookin for rescue places.

[IsThisIt1984]

What do you do? Ive watched your videos and would like to help birds aswell im looking for ideas on how to do so. Ive been around parrots my whole life and have great compassion and love for them and every bird ive been around has shown me the same. Im looking for job or volunteering ideas.

[flychomperfly]

no feet and no wings either? have you considered allowing them wings so they can at least get themselves out of trouble if needed? that's what many people do--esp if they are given special places to land.

if they never fledged, the longer you wait, the less likely they will be able to learn without feet. so, you really should consider it sooner rather than later. and they may outlive you, so you won't have control over how well they are monitored. in this case, flight is a safety issue.

[Pantbera]

@foxerartist What happened to him? Did he lose both his feet some time back at a younger age or did he hatch without feet? If he lost his feet, how did it happen? How can it be both his feet? It's a terrible suffering which the poor bird must fight through with with your help for his whole life.