We have a cannary and its pulling out his tail feathers, is this normal, is it molting?
2007-03-11 11:30:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Its by itself, they are coming out gradually. I don't think its bored as its always churping.
2007-03-11 11:37:50 · update #1
Is the bird ripping them out or is it molting, the feathers gradually falling out?
If the bird is actively pulling/ripping them out, it is not normal for ANY bird and it needs to see an avian vet.
If the feathers are coming out of the tail and elsewhere on their own GRADUALLY, then it is molting.
2007-03-11 11:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Christie D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, this is abnormal. molting happens unaided. check for irritation or abrasions around the area he's pulling them out, it could be something as simple as an itch or a rash.
2007-03-11 11:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by Henry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that can sometimes be a sign of stress or boredom, do you have any other canaries in the cage.
2007-03-11 11:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by Peanut butter Jelly Time!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITs ripping them out?? mine never does that mine moltss consult ur vet or something.....
2007-03-11 11:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by Brian S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its normal but not good
2007-03-11 11:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by hardcore_pawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-11 11:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by ELAINE F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋