Is my grey to fat?

[lemurs2]

I weighed my CAG today and he weighed 624g! I couldn't believe it. He doesn't look pudgie and perches fine, not a great flyer but he does get exercise and is alwayys active in and out of his cage. He gets a very minimal amount of seed mix and has about 2 pistachos a day. His regular diet is Zuprem pellets, mixed greens, fresh sprouts, some fruit, some veg, and cooked grains as well as sometimes pasta. We have a female CAG staying with us and she is a petite 461g<br><br>Post edited by: lemurs2, at: 2008/06/18 21:02

[judygram]

Greys can vary in their weights but if you think one is too fat, feel the keel bone, you should be able to feel it, if not then he may have too much fat on him.

[Dave007]

More than likely, he's a large boned bird. Greys aren't known for being overweight type birds. If you're not using a digital scale, get one. it gives a very accurate read out.

My greys are between 575 and 607 grams. All are big boned.

[judygram]

They must be big boned at 575 to 607 grams, Josey is a petite 420 gramsB)

[Pchela]

My baby is 466. I guess that's medium sized? He seems so big to me!

[lemurs2]

I can feel his keel bone and I did find some info that CAGs can weigh up to 650 grams. He used to avg around 550 but since changing his diet over the past year he plumped up

[dblhelix]

They are all different. This may be completely normal for your bird based on body type. At the more extreme ends, AG can range from ~350 grams (some even less) to over 700! Kip is quite petite at 400 grams, but totally healthy and a happy girl! B) Keel bone is a pretty good way to check if your bird is in the normal range for their body size. If you are really concerned you can of course see a vet, but my guess is you just have a big boy (or girl)...is your bird sexed?

[lemurs2]

Yes, he is a he and he is also due for his annual in a couple of months. He looks great so that is why I'm not to worried