spikey feathers????

[jackyboy]

hello peeps this is my first time here. jacky boy is just over a yr old now and really starting to become a real chatterbox. just 1 thing thats got me thinking he is starting to get spikes coming up between his feathers is this norm how they grow?

[lovemyGreys]

Around now he will be experiencing a molt, the new feathers grow through,we refer to them as pin feathers, the new feather is encased in a shaft so yes it's normal Be sure to bath/ spray him as they can get a little ratty while going through a molt & the new pins can irritate them.

[jackyboy]

thanks set my mind at ease :cheer:

[judygram]

Jackyboy, why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little more about you and your grey.B)

[danmcq]

Welcome Jackboy!!

 

Those pin feathers feel weird to you and make your Grey scratchy. As others have said, a good shower and/or spray with 100% Aloe Juice will get him moisturized, less scratchy and help him remove the sheaths over those pin feathers a little easier. :-)