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For a start, is there a furrow at the keelbone, and how deep is it? I don't see one in the pic.
A tool that is probably as valuable as any other for a bird's health is a scale. Greybeard weighed 400 when we bought him, but that was on a scale with only 10 mg resolution, so it could have been 395 or 405. He's now 427, and bears watching. Still, 6% overweight is not big. The absolute number is not so important as the trend. A weekly weighing is not too often.
Weighing a bird can be a challenge. I'm thinking of selling a scale that mounts temporarily on the PortaPerch Mobile. That's what I use. It will sell for under $40.
PortaPerch Portable Parrot Perches
A tool that is probably as valuable as any other for a bird's health is a scale. Greybeard weighed 400 when we bought him, but that was on a scale with only 10 mg resolution, so it could have been 395 or 405. He's now 427, and bears watching. Still, 6% overweight is not big. The absolute number is not so important as the trend. A weekly weighing is not too often.
Weighing a bird can be a challenge. I'm thinking of selling a scale that mounts temporarily on the PortaPerch Mobile. That's what I use. It will sell for under $40.
PortaPerch Portable Parrot Perches
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Your best to get someone with some experience to judge whether or not she's overweight, like your AVet.Get them to show you what they are looking at when they check/feel her breast.It's hard to tell from a picture. Do get a set of scales and start weighing her in the AM before feeding.This well help to keep better track of her health.
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It is very hard to tell by the pick. Each of my greys weigh differently but it is normal for their body structure. After the vet weighs you baby purchase a scale and begin weighing once a week in the AM before eating.
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Would this scale work?[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Weigh-MS-500-BLK-Digital-Pocket-Scale/dp/B000P1NYE8/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1339177112&sr=8-12]Amazon.com: Fast Weigh MS-500-BLK Digital Pocket Scale, 500 by 0.1 G: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]
If not what about a digital kitchen scale
If not what about a digital kitchen scale
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Wait I think this would be more appropriate size haha
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Signature-Series-Digital/dp/B002SC3LLS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1339177112&sr=8-7]Amazon.com: American Weigh Signature Series Black Digital Pocket Scale, 1000 by 0.1 grams: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Signature-Series-Digital/dp/B002SC3LLS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1339177112&sr=8-7]Amazon.com: American Weigh Signature Series Black Digital Pocket Scale, 1000 by 0.1 grams: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]
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I use the Digital kitchen scales from the kitchen store/Bed Bath& Beyond. Maybe 20=30$ range.
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I'm not sure the "pocket" scales are big enough for you to put a perch on.
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"I'm not sure the "pocket" scales are big enough for you to put a perch on."
With a lot of trial and error, I've worked that out. That Amazon price is amazing, although the one I use is probably better suited for the job.
With a lot of trial and error, I've worked that out. That Amazon price is amazing, although the one I use is probably better suited for the job.
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I think I found the best deal. This would work right?
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Threatened-competitor-Scale-Capacity-Stainless/dp/B004G7IRN0/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_45]Amazon.com: Threatened by competitor! Digital Kitchen Scale 1g to 11 lb Capacity with Stainless Steel Platform and Extra Large Blue Back Light LCD Display 2.6 x 1.1 inch: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Threatened-competitor-Scale-Capacity-Stainless/dp/B004G7IRN0/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_45]Amazon.com: Threatened by competitor! Digital Kitchen Scale 1g to 11 lb Capacity with Stainless Steel Platform and Extra Large Blue Back Light LCD Display 2.6 x 1.1 inch: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]
PortaPerch
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You need a scale with resolution to 1 gm. I can't tell if that one will read in single grams at a weight of 400 gm.
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I got our scale from the kitchen section of walmart, it's nice and big, digital, weighs in grams, ounces, pounds and kilos and I think it weighs up to ten pounds. It was only like twenty bucks and I use it multiple times a day, everyday with no problems 
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