When I look under my budgies wings on her body its not covered by a normal layer of feathers, its just skin with a few feathers. Is this normal since the wing always rubs againts it or not?
2006-11-20 13:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Yes this is a normal situation for your Budgie, because the wing carries the primary and secondary flight feathers there is little room left for any other feathers, dont worry
2006-11-20 13:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by scotty lad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the budgie's doing, like rubbing it's wings but my budgies' wings are perfectly covered with feathers with no skin showing
2006-11-20 21:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by San P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is normal there are not many feathers under the wing.
2006-11-20 21:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not normal. He may be over-grooming due to a couple of things. He may have mites or he may be stressed. For mites spray a paper towel with mite spray and clean him with it. If he's stressed, he may be upset by his environment or just need more attention. Also check the color of the bottom of his feet. If they're a shiny pinkish, he has a vitamin A deficiency.
2006-11-21 06:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. We call this the "wingpit". If the bird ever seems bothered by it or starts developing sores, then obviously a call to the vet is in order. Otherwise, just be happy that you have a normal bird. :o)
2006-11-21 15:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by texastailfeathers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋