NirAntae
Walking the driveway
So, I'm busily setting about figuring the things I will need for my new baby TAG when he comes home in a couple of weeks. I would rather not be scrambling at the last minute for things I forgot, as inevitably happens!
So, obviously:
Cage
additional perches (probably 1 natural branch perch with various diameters on one branch, and a calcium perch, at the very least)
food - pellets, good seed/nut/dried fruit & veg mix, treats
toys!
cuttlebone(s)
millet
I am also trying to pick out a full spectrum light and keep reading conflicting things, and nothing I have read addresses whether LED lights are as good (or worse, or better) than fluorescent, they just talk about fluorescent or incandescent. I'm leaning towards the M&M EZ PetLight LED strip - anyone have any experience with them?
Some inexpensive fleece or the like for the bottom of the cage, at least until I am confident he won't be falling.
Travel cage - I have one already for Tyr that would be big enough for him, but the bars are so thin I don't think I'd feel safe - but, is that really a concern just for a transport cage, if he won't be spending any time in it other than traveling when he's unlikely to try and chew it?
So, what am I forgetting? XD
Also, because he was originally reserved for someone else, they had picked out a name for him (Grayson), and the breeder says he's already responding to it. I am not a huge fan, but I don't hate it. Should I stick with that name since he's already responding to it, or is he still young enough (I will be getting him as soon as he is done weaning) that I can change his name without too much difficulty?
So, obviously:
Cage
additional perches (probably 1 natural branch perch with various diameters on one branch, and a calcium perch, at the very least)
food - pellets, good seed/nut/dried fruit & veg mix, treats
toys!
cuttlebone(s)
millet
I am also trying to pick out a full spectrum light and keep reading conflicting things, and nothing I have read addresses whether LED lights are as good (or worse, or better) than fluorescent, they just talk about fluorescent or incandescent. I'm leaning towards the M&M EZ PetLight LED strip - anyone have any experience with them?
Some inexpensive fleece or the like for the bottom of the cage, at least until I am confident he won't be falling.
Travel cage - I have one already for Tyr that would be big enough for him, but the bars are so thin I don't think I'd feel safe - but, is that really a concern just for a transport cage, if he won't be spending any time in it other than traveling when he's unlikely to try and chew it?
So, what am I forgetting? XD
Also, because he was originally reserved for someone else, they had picked out a name for him (Grayson), and the breeder says he's already responding to it. I am not a huge fan, but I don't hate it. Should I stick with that name since he's already responding to it, or is he still young enough (I will be getting him as soon as he is done weaning) that I can change his name without too much difficulty?