Update on Solomon

[Cowtown]

Just wanted to give a quick update on Solomon.
I have had him for a week now. He is an eater... I am going to change his diet as he was given a lot of packaged freeze dried fruit... tons of sugar.
I gave him some steamed broccoli and he ate every piece. he has been on a parrot mix with a lot sunflower seeds... that is going to change very quickly.
I have given him some Zupreem maintenance pellets that I give Abby and he ate them. Stopped at the store today and picked up some fresh granny smith apples, Abby loves them and that is her treat before she goes to sleep. I will see how Solomon likes them. I will be changing his diet slow but will be cutting way down on the dried fruit.... I do not want him to starve just to get him eating better.
I have been sitting next to him with the cage door open and talking to him. At first he starts to shake, but I tell him it is ok and he stops... I gave him a treat with the door open and he took it and did not growl or feather up.
It will take a while but I thing he will come around.

 

[cdog]

The dried fruit isn't bad unless it contains sugar as an ingredient. I give all of my fids dried fruit every day but that is all it is, dried fruit. It is just as good for them as regular fruit is.
Great job switching him over to pellets though.

 

[Parrotmamma]

That's awesome , sounds like your making progress : )
Love the name Solomon too

 

[bumblebec]

Sounds like he was on a poor diet, glad you're making things better for him! I'm sure he's going to be very happy and spoiled with you. :21:

 

[Mikel]

Solomon is a lucky bird to be in your care. He will come around completely with your guidance. best of luck!

 

[Cowtown]

Thanks to all.