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andrea
Just hatched
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Posts: 40
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Hi Greg,
I was hoping you could help me with a question. How can I tell how old Lorito is? When I got him last month the owner told me he was 4 months, it's just he seemed so big for 4 months is there any way of telling?
Thanks
Andrea and Lorito |
Friday August 5, 2005 11:45 pm |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Originally posted by andrea
he seemed so big for 4 months
Ofcourse, I don't know it for sure, but at 4 months they don't grow very much anymore.
Unlike cats etc, birds grow most of their size when they aren't feathered yet, then start to develop feathers..
When they're fully feathered they don't grow that much anymore..  (Ofcourse, a little but not like a cat or dog.. ) |
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Saturday August 6, 2005 9:16 am |
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Cheeta
Moderator
Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7972
Location: Australia |
Hey Andrea
Like Sue said, most birds are at their full size before they reach the age of 4 months old, they might fill out a bit more weight wise, but not much more though.
I'm not sure if there's a way to tell how old a bird is really. I wish there were ways that you can find out, but unfortunately there just aren't any around at the moment.  |
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Saturday August 6, 2005 2:42 pm |
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Greg Sujecki
Experienced flier
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
Posts: 1650
Location: Australia,Melbourne |
Agree with Sue's comment,one way is to go and see another at a pet store if possible and compare,though it is not alway's right.With my Cockatiel's for example recently(Clowny and Co)Co was born after Clowny and yet is bigger in size than Clowny.Tail size in young birds is shorter after they leave the nest is one way though 4 months is to late to tell there,Another way is a DNA test that will tell all.Parrots like all birds keep there apperance at there best, age no barrier.  Let us know if you find out Lorito's age anyway like to hear,great photo's you have of Lorito too  |
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Saturday August 6, 2005 2:48 pm |
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andrea
Just hatched
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Posts: 40
Location: costa rica |
Thanks all, I'm going to say its his 1st birthday of February 2006 if I find out anything different I'll let you know - once again thanks for your response.
Andrea and Lorito |
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Sunday August 7, 2005 4:24 am |
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