Journeyman Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hi all, Long time no post. Cosmo(my CAG)is doing fine, however, I have a question about my Yellow-sided Conure. Around his head and on the back of his head, he's grown some short spikey "bone" like protrutions through his feathers. They look kind of wierd, so I was wondering if anyone out there might know if this is normal, or should I be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Those sound like pin feathers that your Conure can not preen. If it will allow you, you can remove the sheeth surrounding the feather inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hi Journeyman, Alfie has loads of them coming through and they feel awful! She won't allow me to remove the sheath, as Dan has suggested, but she does love it when I just sit and sort through them - you like you see the monkeys doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks for the info. So, there's nothing to be concerned about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I bumped into one of those pin feathers yesterday while giving Ana Grey scratches. Probably why she has been wanting so many head scratches lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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