Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Fancy has slipped down to 83 grams. I just do not know what is her problem. She has definitely started to molt, which is a stressful time for her. However, she has never made it above 103 grams and her normal weight is 115. So, 83 is incredibly dangerous. I am worried for her. Short of shoving food down her beak, I do not know what to do...

4 comments:

ftwayne96 said...

You'll probably never see this comment, but I was wondering: How do you weigh a bird?

By the way, "mituated" was the verification word I had to enter below to post this comment. It sounds like something a bird might do. "After flying across the room and crashing into the blinds, Sam mituated all over the couch."

Myrtle said...

I get emails about the comments, so I have seen ALL the ones you have been making, Preacher Man!

I have a food scale that does grams and ounces. Handy if you are a bird owner.

ftwayne96 said...

But how do convince the bird to stay on the scale? And what if it mituates while on there?

Myrtle said...

Because I am an Alpha Bird, a stellar Birdie Momma! Plus, the scale is metal. Just wipe the thing off when you are done if accidents happen....