my 10 year old blue fronted amazon had a really good molt this year, but now has two tail feathers that have a ragged look to them.. he has never had anything like this before..
does anybody know what this could be??
2006-10-01 06:50:22 · 4 answers · asked by lugar t axhandle 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
these are brand new feathers, not ones that havent come out yet..
2006-10-01 07:13:53 · update #1
How is his diet?
Is he getting enough protein? calcium?
If he is on an all-seed diet, with no vitamin supplments, and he isn't getting much in the way of vegetables, that could be why.
I've seen this in birds who are "seed jumkies". Their coloring is poor, the feather quality is raggedy and uneven and they have a tendency toward being overweight even though they are malnourished.
I am suspecting that his diet needs some adjustment. Like everyone, birds are what they eat.
I rescued a Quaker about a year and a half ago who was a total seed junkie. It took me about a year to convert him, but she now eats pretty well: vegetables, grains, a little fruit, and she eats pellets fortified with supplements instead of a seed mix loaded with sunflower seeds.
Her color went from a washed out green to a vibrant Kiwi color with deep blue accents on her wings, and she looks much healthier. Her plumage is thick and her feathers are in great shape now.
I also have a rescued Grey that was on a horrendous diet: I mean simply pathetic, and she was bald as a billiard ball. Once she was placed on a decent diet, over half of her feathers have returned with more on the way, and she is looking terrific.
Take a look at some websites about parrot nutrition and see if you can adjust his diet. I also would consider Vitamin supplements such as "Pro-Vital" or "Super-Preen".This might help immensely.
Good Luck
2006-10-03 06:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could just be a continuation of its molt or some damage from comtact in its cage. Doesn't sound serious at all.
2006-10-01 13:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by risa131313 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow i dunno i have a keet. i have a question too, ill help u if u help me. ok well when they molt, the feathers just change a little. they will ether stay that way till next molt oooor they will just smooth out. hope this helps!
2006-10-01 14:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Juju132 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine they will soon fall out and be replaced by new ones
2006-10-01 14:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋