Michael wrote:Water triggers hormones because Senegals mate in the wet season and that's because rain means fertile land means food for feeding chicks. The habitat they naturally live in isn't desert but fairly dry. Water is a big deal to them. I don't see hormonal activity triggered by water with mine but Ginger and Mona who own many Senegal Parrots have told me that this is the case with theirs.
As for diet specifics, it's really not possible to give a number without some one on one discussion about setting up proper food management. All I can say though is that mine is much better behaved when I manage her weight. When I let her weight run wild, she is "sweeter" for sure but that's only to me and under the right conditions. On the flipside she is a lot meaner to others and to me when anything is intrusive. I definitely feel it is better and safer to stay away from that.
All good info.
You've helped me more than anyone has. I'll be in contact soon regarding consultations. I can do this but I may need more of your help.
