Baby's weight gain and growth...

[Vamppire]

Spencer (male CAG) was 4 months old when he was weighed at his first vet visit the day after he arrived, and was about 396g. Today he is 6 months and is 430g. Is this a normal weight gain? When is the typical age a CAG is fully grown into an adult?

 

Thanks!

[Spinner]

The weights mentioned are right in line with averages. What's more important is the right weight for your grey as well as the weight trend.

 

At four months, Spencer was very close to fledge time, when greys have a notable loss due to the increased activity preparing to fly, etc. A 10% drop is not unheard of. Most of the weight is gained back in the next few months. So, Spencer's 430g sounds reasonable.

 

As mentioned earlier, weight trend is very important. Be sure to get in the habit of weighing once month at the same time of day (ie, first thing in the morning). Track the weight and watch for significant changes. A drop is a signal to get your bird in to the vet ofr a check, as weight loss is the first sign of illness or distress.

 

6 month weight is considered to be adult weight. But, some males will continue to gain until around the one-year mark.