he is in alot of pain and can you please tell me if your birds or budgies have gone through this and what you have done to keep them calm through this?
2006-09-08 18:14:44 · 6 answers · asked by danekadude 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
never pull a feather out, just because it looks as if its ready! it could tear his skin or cause an infection.
My budgie (Moses) loses his main tailfeather every few months - its a healthy cycle to keep him in top flying condition. He gets irritable but not in pain, and he squawks more - it seems that he loses confidence in his flying ability - after all his steering is affected, so he flies in shorter distances during that time. He hops and wriggles a bit more, but its not pain
you should leave him in peace and not pester him while this is happening, his other feathers come out all the time, but only his main feathers attract his attention
2006-09-09 05:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your Budgie moulting,or did this happen during flight? Has he been losing other feathers?Sometimes when they are having a really bad moult,this DOES happen. Occasionally they will lose a main feather, sometimes a couple,they may even bleed a little. DO NOT pull or touch the feather until it falls out naturally. That way you will not induce an infection.Pulling it out may tear your birds skin slightly.If your bird is/has been moulting,spray him with TEPID water a couple of times a day. This helps to release the feathers naturally.Be sure your bird is dry,before evening time. You may wish to give your bird a tonic during moulting,as they are more susceptible to other diseases, and infections at this time. If your bird is NOT moulting, and appears unwell,ie,sitting on perch, fluffed up,quiet,sleeping,tail flicking,see a vet immediately!! Hope all goes well.
2006-09-09 19:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the feather alone and it will fall out by itself. If you should pull it out and it is still attached, the bird may lose a lot of blood and birds don't have much blood to begin with. What makes you think he is in pain? Is he screeching when someone comes near? If this is so, just give the poor bird some peace and quiet.
2006-09-09 02:00:20 · answer #3 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold your bird firmly where the feather enters the folicle(on the wing,tail)and pull sharply holding the thickess part of the feather.
no pain just like pulling an eyebrow hair out.
2006-09-09 02:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by barrie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY AMAZON DROPS FEATHERS THIS TIME EVERY YEAR. ITS NORMAL. NEW ONES FOLLOW THIS RIGHT AWAY IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS. I THINK THATS WHATS GOING ON WITH YOUR BIRD! ? MAYBE? IF THERE IS NO BLOOD I THINK ITS THE NORMAL MOLTING.
2006-09-09 01:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like molting, but he shouldn't be in pain...
2006-09-09 02:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋