My green cheek conure is underweight. Will she grow normally?

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Hi my green cheek conure was malnourished when I bought her from a pet shop at less than 8 weeks. The vet found stress bars on her tail wings. And I also find that her tail feather have very poor quality. She stopped having formula since then but was on a very comprehensive solid diet I could give. She barely gain much weight (maybe from 53 to 55gram). Is there underlying serious issue? Are organ development affected? When do birds organs stop developing? Have I missed the vital growth stages? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ding Ding should reach maturity and full size between 1 and 3 years of age. A weight of 60-80 grams is to be expected with a length of 10-11 inches. This includes tail length. Feather health is related to environment and diet. Blood work and a physical exam would be needed to assess major organ function. At the current age, there is plenty of growth and development ahead. Continue to feed a quality pelleted diet (Harrison's, Lafeber, Pretty Bird, Exact by KayTee). Supplement with a small amount of fortified seed mixes and fresh fruits and vegetables. Daily interaction and play time is key to developing strong bond and prevent behavioral issues.

My green cheek conure is underweight. Will she grow normally?

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