I purchased an unweaned Grey before I knew it was such an issue

[newbaby]

Go back to what works for her. Take a photo of the formula after you mix it and post it. It may be fine the way you were doing it.
You shouldn't have to feed at night but if you think she needs it go ahead.
Not all Congo Greys are 500+ grams. She may end up being a smaller one at under 400 grams. What did the vet say about her growth and development?

She goes to the vet on Tuesday and I can ask then. I fed her at night because the breeder said to feed her every six hours. She’s wasn’t gaining weight though so I asked here if there was anything I could do. I’ll go back to the way I was feeding her until I can speak to the vet.

 

[rheashard2]

You've hit the nail. Feeding companion birds from hatching onwards is like a piecing a puzzle. Owners have to fit the pieces together. Many parrots are resistant to sudden changes in their diet. Can ease your baby into thicker formula? Thicken it over several days. As stated your CAG may be on the small side. It may be her norm to gain weight at a slower rate. Books give general advice. There's plenty of normal variation out there. Get an avian vet evaluation. It'll rule out a lot. My female CAG is on the low end of the average size. Combined with her high physical activity has me struggling to keep her weight in range.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

I may have missed someone else posting this, but in case it hasn't been said already...

A bird that's still being handfed also needs to be kept warm, at all times. And with her crop, it should feel squishy. If it ever feels solid/hard get her to the vet immediately. A compacted crop is a huge problem for any bird. Getting crop lavage can save the bird's life.
I've weened/hand raised dozens of parrotlets for a breeder I used to know, and I got oversize pockets sewn onto my shirts, so I could carry them with me and never leave them alone. I usually wore a flannel shirt over, so make sure they stayed warm and safe.

 

[rheashard2]

I hope this information helps you out. Especially since it's coming from those with hands on experience.

 

[newbaby]

Have had two feedings now that have been mixed the way I was mixing them before I thickened them. She had maybe 5ml of the first feed then refused the rest. The second feed she had about 30ml then refused the rest. Her appointment isn’t until Tuesday morning at 10am. I already know she will lose weight today as she hasn’t even eaten what she would normally eat before when she lost weight. I wish I never would have changed her feeds. I’m so sad for her.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

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This is an excellent article about baby parrot development.

I've never had a baby get upset because the consistency of the formula changed. I never measured volumes when mixing it- I just mixed some until it look right and fed them. I don't think the formula changed and feeding schedule change is a problem. I think your baby is at the stage where it's growth is almost complete and her food intake is naturally slowing down. I see that happen with baby budgies after their feathers are mostly grown and they are close to or over adult weight. It's surprising how much less older chicks that are getting to fledging age eat. And their weight will drop at fledging.

Your vet should be able to tell you if she's eating enough and developing normally

 

[rheashard2]

A suggestion. What type of sound environment is around your baby? Do you use music? Low volume audio books, TV, movies? Figure out what she likes and vary it. This will help calming with some mental stimulation. If possible demonstrate to vet your feeding technique. A suggestion may be offered. Your little is getting close to weaning age. With that begins normal personality changes associated with growing up. Weight is important especially for birds. Let it be a part of care. Not the center of it. Both of you can become frustrated. Neither understanding fully what's wrong.

 

[newbaby]

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This is an excellent article about baby parrot development.

I've never had a baby get upset because the consistency of the formula changed. I never measured volumes when mixing it- I just mixed some until it look right and fed them. I don't think the formula changed and feeding schedule change is a problem. I think your baby is at the stage where it's growth is almost complete and her food intake is naturally slowing down. I see that happen with baby budgies after their feathers are mostly grown and they are close to or over adult weight. It's surprising how much less older chicks that are getting to fledging age eat. And their weight will drop at fledging.

Your vet should be able to tell you if she's eating enough and developing normally

I really hope so! I asked the breeder for her hatch date yesterday because somehow I forgot to get that info. She’s actually 10 weeks 5 days old. Is she fledging age? I was told she was 10 weeks old when I got her two weeks ago.

 

[newbaby]

This morning she had lost 9g. She again only ate 30ml or so. I gave her dry pellets “just in case” as I had to leave for a few hours and those were all gone when I returned. She crushed them completely up lol. There la alot of powder left but I assume she also ate some. She playing pretty hard today. Flapping her wings a lot and making the cutest squeaky sounds lol.

 

[rheashard2]

Excellent with the play time activity. That a good indicator. Pellets do get ground into dust. The difficulty is determining how much is eaten. I've read and been told by breeders that CAG will start to ween around 12-14 weeks. BUT some babies can voluntarily start at 10 weeks. Some are tend to wait until 16 weeks. This is basically true for most larger parrots. Continue offering feeding. Keep pellets available, a little bird safe fruit, veggies. You should offer water too. She's young. You'll need someone with hands on experience about a safe way for water placement. A long, long time ago I considered very briefly raising CAG. I helped out a breeder. I decided (colorful language) NO. I did come out of that experience with a whole lot of respect for those individuals who do. You have my sincere pat on the back. Your vet check will help you out. Write down questions to ensure you get all your answers.

 

[newbaby]

She gained 3g from yesterday’s weight. Her weights for the last three days have been:
Sept 7 368g
Sept 8 359g
Sept 9 362g

So she’s hovering around the same weight. She ate good for me last night and this morning. Finishing all 50ml both times. I can tell the last little bit she’s maybe not that interested but still voluntarily eats it. Just with a long pause between spoonfuls. She’s smashing pellets like crazy lol. Not sure how much is actually getting inside her, but she sure enjoys crushing them up. I put water in her cage yesterday and it looks as though she may have drank some of that too. I only put about 50ml in there. Barely enough to cover the bottom of the dish. We will be leaving to go to the vet in a few hours. I’ll update again when we get back, but so far I now think she may just be getting ready to fledge/wean herself.

She’s also gone from a floor dweller to a climber and started using perches the last few days.

 

[rheashard2]

Looks like you gotta active kiddie there!

 

[TiredOldMan]

Daily weights can vary a good deal. My old CAG generally weights between the low 480s to 500+. She is terminally skinny and Her vet and I have tried everything including 1000s of dollars worth of tests and consultations with renowned specialists. Dr. has concluded that maybe she's just a skinny girl.
As long as you see a general stabilization or slight upward trend I wouldn't fret too much. Mine really likes carbs such as pasta, bread, etc. and this helps to keep her weight up. Also as she starts flying she will build more muscle mass which will help a lot. I actually put mine into situations that require her to fly if she wants to be with me otherwise she will only climb and walk every where.

I completely understand your concern and sympathize but as long as she doesn't take a 10% or more drop I wouldn't worry much.

 

[rheashard2]

Daily weights can vary a good deal. My old CAG generally weights between the low 480s to 500+. She is terminally skinny and Her vet and I have tried everything including 1000s of dollars worth of tests and consultations with renowned specialists. Dr. has concluded that maybe she's just a skinny girl.
As long as you see a general stabilization or slight upward trend I wouldn't fret too much. Mine really likes carbs such as pasta, bread, etc. and this helps to keep her weight up. Also as she starts flying she will build more muscle mass which will help a lot. I actually put mine into situations that require her to fly if she wants to be with me otherwise she will only climb and walk every where.

I completely understand your concern and sympathize but as long as she doesn't take a 10% or more drop I wouldn't worry much.

Glad to see my skinny CAG isn't alone. Same thing w $$$ tests (all neg) as to why she's so thin. Nameliss has been as low as 399 gms. I celebrate if shes 425 gms. Here average is 415 gm. I do feed her a bit more carbs; sweet potatos, pasta, pizza crust etc. She gets high potency pellets. Nameliss also doesn't like flying. I've put her in situations where she has to fly. To get to me, treats etc. From TV watching, she has sound effects; she huffs and puffs...oh boy...ooowheee...oh my God...made it and more. She's active and healthy. I do as vet encourages; monitor wtg. If near 410 bring her in.