Amazon growth rate

Plasticgoat2012

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Dear all,

Is there a page or something on amazon growth rate for various species? Cause i notice a mealy that looks kind of small at 2.5 yrs old. At what age would amazon bones start to fuze and the dont grow longer, only fatter.
 

SailBoat

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I have not seen a document that defines the specific grow (body size) beyond discussion of Avian development as part of an Avian Medical Book. I am aware of Breeder Documents that provided a like discussion, but it has been years like over 35+ since I saw it. There is information as part of the AAV that provides growth rate (weight) chart(s). But, I am very sure that it does not cover all the many Amazon Species.

Mealys are rare in the North America Companion Parrot Trade. Unlike Blue-Fronted Amazons, which there is a fairly larger body of information, Mealys information is limited.

Within the body of information regarding BFA, there are discussion regarding extensive interbreeding of BFAs that had lead to larger numbers of small bodied, duller coloration from the nominates (measured standard) of that species. It is possible that such could happen to Mealys. Another would be a very poor diet that can lead to a stunted growth.

My experience has been with older Amazons and although I have handled a wide cross-section of Amazons of a wide cross-section of species and ages. I have never made it a point to full study young Amazons. From discussions with fellow Amazon Lovers and handling those of different ages, the mid-late teens seem to be the completion of overall bone growth in larger Amazons. Variation likely exists between the commonly smaller species and the much larger species in the age in which they halt bone growth.

Note: An Amazon at rest with its feathers puffed-out will appear heavier /larger than the same Amazon at attention with its feathers slicked down. It is much better to have a measured weight for such judgements.
 
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