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Post by lourdes on Aug 18, 2015 12:59:53 GMT -5
Kiki is a new quaker parrot that we brought home. He weighs 103 grams and I have seen many sights where he should be weighing about 114 to 126 grams. He seems to be happy and he is flying a little bit and climbing up on the lowest stick in the cage. trying to talk or vocalizing. He is giving me a hard time to hand feed but he is not eating enough not to. Any advice for me?
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Post by cnyguy on Aug 18, 2015 20:15:51 GMT -5
Welcome! Kiwi is still very young, and I have little experience with parrots of only six weeks of age. There can be some variation in weight among QPs-- smaller Quakers naturally weigh less than larger ones. My QP Ralph is on the small side and weighs about 109 grams. I got him at just under six months old, and at that time, he weighed only 98 grams. If you haven't already done so, it would be a good idea to take Kiwi to an avian veterinarian for a well-bird checkup. A knowledgeable vet can offer good advice on feeding and weight.
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Post by biteybird on Aug 19, 2015 6:16:16 GMT -5
Welcome to you and Kiki!  I agree with cnyguy that you should get him checked him out if you are overly concerned. However...consider this - we got Bonnie at 8 weeks old, weight 89 grams. She's now an adult bird (will be 2 in Nov/Dec) and weighs 105 grams. Mind you, she's a blue quaker and there's a view that these are often smaller than the greens. I am sure there are other Forum members who can offer you opinions on healthy weight. Regarding hand-feeding, Bonnie had only just learnt to eat on her own at 8 weeks old, so I would persist with hand-feeding for another couple of weeks, just to be on the safe side. |
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Post by julianna on Aug 19, 2015 13:29:30 GMT -5
Many you should try other soft foods that the Kiki might like... such as pasta or warm porridge. Many quakers love these foods... Welcome to the forum.
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Post by aaron on Aug 19, 2015 14:46:54 GMT -5
Welcome to you and Kiki!
That range that you have provided is fairly narrow. I have read that the average Quaker Parrot weighs between 90-150g... Their size can vary quite a bit, so it wouldn't make sense for them to all be in as small as a range as 114-126g.
Our QP, Cupcake, is on the small side and I believe was 105g last time she was weighed. When she was younger, she was as little as 97g. Our avian vet confirmed this as completely normal.
But as cnyguy notes, a checkup with an avian vet is always a good idea, and they can tell you if your QP weighs too little relative to their size. I suspect everything is fine with Kiki, that said.
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Post by lulubird on Aug 19, 2015 15:28:21 GMT -5
Thank you guys you have eased my mind a little. He seems to be doing great. He does not want to take formula this morning I gave him 3cc that is all he would take but he did eat from his bowls. I give him harrisons food and treats also I made him some boiled sweet potato mash. He vocalizing climbing playing etc.
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Post by julianna on Aug 20, 2015 16:16:49 GMT -5
Wonderful to hear this... he is coming along just fine.
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I agree with cnyguy that you should get him checked him out if you are overly concerned. However...consider this - we got Bonnie at 8 weeks old, weight 89 grams. She's now an adult bird (will be 2 in Nov/Dec) and weighs 105 grams. Mind you, she's a blue quaker and there's a view that these are often smaller than the greens. I am sure there are other Forum members who can offer you opinions on healthy weight.
