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About Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott
Expertise
Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides. Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care. No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication. Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.

Experience
Certified Avian Specialist. For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.

Organizations
4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more

Publications
Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.

Education/Credentials
Doctorate, Ordained Minister

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Parrots - Solid Foods

Expert: Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott - 11/11/2009

Question
Our African Grey is 10 weeks old. We are feeding him Handrear Gold stage 2 with great success. We have slowly introduced apples and bananas into his diet which it loves. When can we introduce him to the solid food stage meaning seeds, nuts ect.

Answer
I wouldn't introduce seeds until he's weaned onto pellets. As for nuts, go ahead and enjoy! Start with something soft like an almond and give it a crack first though so it's easier for him and have fun watching him discover the joys of big bird food.

There is nothing so fun and enjoyable as watching our babies grow up and learn about new foods. A messy beak and wide eyed bird is unforgettable!

Take a look here to find out more details about feeding and some good food options to try. Take a look at the girls too!

http://www.4AnimalCare.org/birds

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