Jackson Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi there, Jackson has a flight feather that has recently grown in. It is fully grown but the sheath still appears to be on the feather and encapsulates the feather halfway up, which is not allowing it to fully open. The sheath is hard and white and it seems to be painful for Jackson when I touch it. I am trying to get an appointment with our Avian vet but this could be next week before an appointment is available. Has anyone got any ideas as to what has happened?:unsure: As usual your help is much appreciated. Cheers Craig & Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 It could be an abnormal growth of the shaft. The feather may not be dry enough to fall out. If the problem makes the bird very uncomfortable, the vet will pull the shaft out. In the meantime, don't touch that area. It's the overgrown shaft that's bothering her. She may pull on it in her own time and make it comfortable for herself. A vet exam is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Cheers Dave, hopefully I won't have to wait too long for an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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