Sassy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm a little nervous right now. I found 6 feathers in Neytiri's cage when I got home and now two more came out in my hand while petting her. She now has a patch between her wings on her upper back that is just down feathers. She will be 10 mo on the 11th. Here's the feathers from earlier. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 There looks as if there might be some stress marks, could you please take some close ups and maybe some of the red tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Here you go. Tail, back and the two feather that just came out. These feathers all have the red tinting that speckles Neytiri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 The larger feathers in the other photos, if you could. The new reds are a little ruff with some discoloration. Thanks jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 She hasn't gotten any new tail feathers yet. She broke three though a couple weeks ago but the rest of the feathers didn't fall out yet. Here are some more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thank you so much, there's some very slight stress mark in a couple of the large feathers, but that's old, no problem. Is your baby getting sunlight each day or indoor UVB2 Full spectrum indoor lighting? Work on the diet and see if you can get your baby to eat more Dark Green leafy veggies. Don't for get the palm oil, does she like it?, Even in the coldest winter months, they need bathing, and aloe spray, no drafts, and let air dry.....thanks Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 She likes the palm oil. I don't give it everyday though. Been trying to get her to eat the greens but she just throws them. She eats lots of other veggies rice barley and grains as well as cooked beans. She picks at pellets. She also gets a bath every weekend. And air dries. This am I saw one cere is wet . I will be calling the vet when I get to the office. She's acting different in any other way so hopefully it's nothing major. Regarding the feathers coming out. So is it a molt?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 It's about the right time for the first molt. The feathers look like they have fallen out rather than being chewed or destroyed, so that's a good note. Are there any new pin feathers coming in? Any down? The body and tail pictures you posted look fine. I would expect you have a molt going on. I wouldn't be overly concerned, but keep an eye out for any changes. Of course, don't hesitate to schedule a visit to your avian vet for a check up if you have any questions or concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Yeah going to vet due to wet cere his am. I will ask them about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielaWelborn Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Jellybean is loosing too. Big ones only during flight, but bunches of small ones. He does not like the red palm oil, but I will microwave and try again. He actually started eating Kale the other day. Usually he will throw it out, but I have it to him again and it was gone:) The light is important. thank you. will get that fixed soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Vet said yup she's molting. Fun fun fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 No fun I'm sure, but must be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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