@Irishj9, Everyone and Caique breeders:
As you all are my resident Caique go to humans, should I be concerned that his transition weight loss has not changed ? He came to me @ 146 grams and hatch date is 7/13 (17weeks).
11/20: 146g Arrival
11/26: 136g Transition loss (approx 7%)
12/5: 136g Same Today
He eats like a champ, droppings are the right color, He is strong, energetic and starting to show Caique behaviors. He is VERY active.
Do I need to be concerned ? He came to me from reputable breeder/friends. Should I try to give him some fatty foods - I dont want seeds and junk to be an expected thing.
Any suggestions or am I being a helicopter mom ? My Avian Vet is an hour and half drive.
I checked some older posts regarding weight and google but as he is not a rescue and my first baby the info cant possibly include those variables.
Any help would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks, Karen
As you all are my resident Caique go to humans, should I be concerned that his transition weight loss has not changed ? He came to me @ 146 grams and hatch date is 7/13 (17weeks).
11/20: 146g Arrival
11/26: 136g Transition loss (approx 7%)
12/5: 136g Same Today
He eats like a champ, droppings are the right color, He is strong, energetic and starting to show Caique behaviors. He is VERY active.
Do I need to be concerned ? He came to me from reputable breeder/friends. Should I try to give him some fatty foods - I dont want seeds and junk to be an expected thing.
Any suggestions or am I being a helicopter mom ? My Avian Vet is an hour and half drive.
I checked some older posts regarding weight and google but as he is not a rescue and my first baby the info cant possibly include those variables.
Any help would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks, Karen