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How much to feed my baby parrot? Is a full crop normal after eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I feed my baby parrot but I don't know the limit till that I should feed him how to check whether he is done.???every time his crop swells up after meals is it normal or a matter of concern????

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 8th, 2017

The amount will depend on species, age and weight. The crop, when full, will become distended. When you see this, stop feeding. In young chicks, you can see the full crop through the skin. Do not overfeed and do not palpate the crop roughly as this may cause regurgitation.

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