Many breeders like their birds to have a light layer of fat, and there is nothing wrong with that — even a light yellowish layer of fat under the belly is not bad. But too much leads to problems. Breeding birds are allowed to show a small layer of fat during hibernation; that is even recommended. However, excess is also harmful here.
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