"As a bird owner and keeper at the local zoo, I know how important it is to regularly check your bird's weight. As a prey species, birds will not show signs of illness as best they can for natural fear of being predated. One minute they're seeming fine and the next they've pegged out on you. Be responsible and check your birds weight. Start stick training your bird (teach him to step up onto and stay on a stick) then you can easily transition to the perch on the scale!! Good luck fellow bird lovers!!"