Is this a normal size crop for a 2-3 week old?

[Elijah27]

I would like to know if this is normal or not since I'm pretty worried for my buddy here.

Just checked its weight and its around 80grams.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jexnell]

It's amazing how much the crop can expand. Phoenix would look the same way after meals when he was younger.

 

[BirdyBee]

I would like to know if this is normal or not since I'm pretty worried for my buddy here.

Just checked its weight and its around 80grams.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You've got a really cute birdie! I think it's normal, my Pipp used to eat a lot as a baby.

 

[Elijah27]

You've got a really cute birdie! I think it's normal, my Pipp used to eat a lot as a baby.

It's amazing how much the crop can expand. Phoenix would look the same way after meals when he was younger.

Thank you both!

The photo was taken last night and it's now around 6:30am. I was about to prepare food but I noticed that the crop was still expanded? I tried feeling if it was full and it felt like a deflated balloon.

 

[Jexnell]

I know nothing of rearing young birds. Phoenix was hand reared by the good folks of Parrot Perch. I know his crop would swell when feed. Two hours later or there abouts the crop would be back to normal and he would start squeaking for his next meal.