2007-01-27 16:57:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
They're preening each other. My birds chew on each other's discarded feathers all the time. It's really quite healthy.
Once it's off, it's then a foot toy. The keratin shell on the shaft of the feather is fun to chew on and to manipulate with the beak. And, it satisfies the urge for preening. Almost like a cotton rope toy or something. Does that make sense?
2007-01-27 17:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by sdkramer76 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the bird is simply playing with the feathers, it is a form of entertainment. If the bird is truly ingesting the feather, it is a vitamin/mineral deficiency and they may benefit from a supplement in their diet.
2007-01-27 17:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two possible meanings.
1. they are preening one another
2. they are pulling feathers out to line a nest.
2007-01-29 22:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they need more calcium in there diet
2007-01-30 09:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmm im not really sure but it sounds kinda nasty
2007-01-27 17:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by lilbaby3girl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋