Today out comes a Primary Grey Flight Feather

[Xtreme575]

So this morning Paco and I were working on his "Step Up" command when he noticed a dish on my coffee table that he loves to hate. Anyway, he started to flap his wings and out came a clipped grey primary flight feather. I don't know who was more shocked, him or I!?!

 

At 10 months, he is weighing in at an average of 460 kg (weighed after morning dump). Could he have a bit of a premature hormone surge causing things to happen a bit early. As I posted a few days ago, I found him playing with a red feather which I was able to distract him causing him to drop it and come play with me. Could we be flying before my estimated October? Or is he secretly pulling when I'm not looking? Hmmmmm.

 

I'd appreciate thoughts. I don't know whether to celebrate or be depressed on increased plucking! He has been really happy lately with my extra time, not in school.

[she]

I think it is just a moult . Many are going through this at the moment.Keep a close watch but at this stage I would not worry too much. He may well be flying before October,it depends on how he moults.

[lovethatgrey]

For now, I wouldn't worry about it at all. Just enjoy your precious time together!!

[judygram]

I think Paco is going thru an early molt and if it was a clipped feather then a new one will appear and he will eventually be able to fly, oh happy days.

[Luvparrots]

Not to worry, Ana Grey drops a feather here and there with no problems! Relax and enjoy Paco!

[Jayd]

Don't think Paco's plucking... Get the Aloe and bathe one day and Aloe two days later than bathe 2 days again, rotate... Early Molt.....Jayd

[Xtreme575]

Thanks everyone! Jayd, no worries, the aloe and bathing is a big part of our life already. So, another flight should be coming out in a few days, opposite wing?

[Jayd]

NO, No worry's, I know what Grety paront's you are...Jayd

[jessdecutie18]

Congrats on losing a clipped feather! One step closer to flying Yoshi has lost two, one on each wing, and new ones are almost fully grown in for those two, and are sticking out further than the clipped ones. I doubt it's plucking, but keep an eye out for sure!