Aviator size for Ruppell's?

[GlassOnion]

So, I plan on harness training Ruby very soon. I'm curious as to if I should get a Petite or an X-small?

The parrot university site says that Petite- 75g to 110g, and X-small- 110g to 170g. Ruby is 105g right now, but I feel that the Petite's head loop might be a little too tight. What are your thoughts?

 

[Shade]

I have x-small of my small Pois.
Bear in mind she might still gain some weight

 

[Lovebird Lady]

Love her name, btw I would check with the specific companies that you plan to purchase your harness from because each company may have a varied size difference within the Petite or X-Small, so depending on the brand of the harness, the same size harness may actually be different among different brands.

As for her weight, she seems light, but she is still a baby and will certainly put on weight in the next few months. Although Zander and Zorro are 119g and 134g respectively, they are males, so this could be a determining factor as to why they are heavier than Ruby. You may find that if you purchase a harness that fits Ruby now, you may need purchase a new one if a few months if she outgrows it (if she gains weight significantly).

Did I mention that I love her name?

 

[GlassOnion]

Yeah, she's a bit on the skinnier side. (Still not eating very well, I've now got 3 fussy birds that don't like food ) I guess I'll look around for a bit more, but probably go with xsmall.

Zander is huge!!! It went from "Ruppell" then "Rupy" for short, then it just slid to Ruby.

 

[Shade]

When I got Zuri in 2009, he started around 107g. He felt skinny. He was a year and a half then, but i doubt he had the chance to do much exercise before coming to live here. As the years passed, he added weight (I'm guessing some muscle and he became a better eater) and is now between 125g and 130g

 

[Lovebird Lady]

Yeah, she's a bit on the skinnier side. (Still not eating very well, I've now got 3 fussy birds that don't like food ) ...

Have you tried special treats that are on the fattening side (spray millet, Nutri-Berries, unsalted almonds, unsalted pistachios)? These may jump-start her appetite. Did the breeder give you any ideas on her favorite foods?

[/QUOTE] It went from "Ruppell" then "Rupy" for short, then it just slid to Ruby. [/QUOTE]

CUTE