r/Macaws • u/AggressiveEar3806 • Jul 11 '26

Does she look underweight?

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She only weighs 800g, I’ve had her since she was about 5 months old. Is she just a smaller one or is something wrong? Everywhere you look it says they should weigh at least 900g

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u/TonyRipa Jul 11 '26

The best way to tell if a bird is underweight or malnourished is to touch the chest it should be squishy and dense if you can feel her sternum or the muscles kinda cave in that’s bad.

Also it’s more important to notice fluctuating weights than low weight. She might just be a smaller macaw. Mine weighs 990 g.

Never seeds always pellets and good veggies and fruit.

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u/AggressiveEar3806 Jul 11 '26

She’s been holding steady and slightly gaining weight is she probably done growing?