monax Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 We took Toby to the vet today to get his nails trimmed. While in the process of toweling him, we think that a feather might have been broken. There is a long feather now sticking out of his wing where it shouldn't be (we only noticed this after we got home). He seems relaxed standing on one foot on his perch, and his appetite seems fine. But, anytime we come anywhere near his wing, he goes nuts, which is unusual for him - so it must be sensitive, if not painful. Is this something that requires vet attention? Or should we wait it out to see what happens and see if it falls out on its own? It doesn't appear to be a blood feather, but is clearly causing him discomfort. Anything we can do for him at home? Thanks in advance for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi, let Toby take care of it, if it bleeds, have a styptic powder ready, available at pet stores. Did you call the vet back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monax Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks Jay. I'm going to call the vet first thing Saturday just to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monax Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I did the call the vet and their advice was to let Toby work it out and not to worry unless I see blood. So, that's exactly in line with Jay's advice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Don't go crazy focusing on it. Let Toby take care of it. I remember one time I went crazy waiting for Sophie to pull out a feather that needed to go! She started to limp when walking. Ryan, rolled his eyes... grabbed the feather, told her to get rid of it, which she did, and she was fine. Sophie can be quite the actress when she wants to be. I'm lucky kids recognized her behavior! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 out of ALL the feathers on a grey .. can they pin point just 1 feather that might be causing them discomfort and "take care of it"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yes they can just like you or I can feel where it hurts when we have an injury or a skin problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 When Sophie had a feather that was driving me crazy, she KNEW it bothered me and I was worried. She IS an actress, acted like she was dying. Luckily, Ryan also is her best friend. He knew she was being ridiculous, told her to get rid of that feather. She did. He handed it to her in her claw.She took it out. Sophie will do anything for Ryan. He is a bird whisperer. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 well lil miss marco took care of exactly 1 red tail feather ... I tried not to freak out when i saw it in her lil foot after she had gnawed it out but she hasnt done that to ANYthing else just that 1 lone feather ... so I didnt know if it was giving her grief and that was like 2 weeks ago and nothing since ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I spent an hour watching Sophie preen. Serious work! She would seperate her feathers, in one claw, clean and preen. I found it amazing! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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