Cockatiels are many people's favorite parrot bird pets, and many people are also very concerned about whether their bird treasure has a normal weight. So what is the standard weight of cockatiel males and females?
There is no exact weight standard for cockatiels as long as they are within a reasonable range and the parrot is healthy. Parrots will have different weights depending on their age and season.
First of all, during the nestling feeding period, the weight of the parrot is the heaviest, and it can even reach about 130g after feeding, but this weight cannot be used as a reference standard. Only when the chicks are fully weaned will they be at their true weight. Therefore, feeding during the weaning period is very important, and if it is forcibly weaned, it will make the parrot's weight drop off a cliff. The ideal weight of a parrot after weaning is around 90g.
Secondly, the weight of an adult cockatiel male bird is considered to be within the normal range of 75-90, and the weight of the female bird is also within the normal range of 85-110. Because everyone's feeding habits are different, it is considered normal within this range.
In addition, the season also has an impact on the weight of the parrot, and the winter will be lighter than other seasons, because the parrot will consume more energy to resist the cold, so it can be fed more high-calorie and high-fat foods in winter.
Finally, if the weight is lower than the above range value, the keeper should adjust the parrot's diet, feed it in a variety of ways, regulate the stomach, and deworm health. Help parrots gradually regain weight.
In fact, the breeder does not need to care too much about the weight value, as long as the bird treasure is not easy to get sick and is healthy and lively. If you feel that you are lightweight, you can add more nutrients, and if you feel too heavy, you can release more interactive play to consume!