Buscher Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 This may sound like a stupid question but here it is. We have a 2year old TAG that we just got about 2 weeks ago from her previous owner that couldn't care for her anymore. She appeared to have her chest feathers plucked thin. She seems to be very happy, we are getting along great and the vet says she is healthy. I have not seen her doing more than normal pruning, So I don't think she is still plucking. My question is how long tell her feathers come back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 You should start seeing some pin feathers come in any time now. Did you have her at the vet's since you brought her home or is this a statement from her previous owner that she is healthy? If you haven't seen her pluck any more then maybe she wasn't getting enough attention or was getting bored at her previous home but the first thing is to rule out anything physical and then go on from there. ps there are no stupid questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileysPapa Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Watch her, and give her time. Pluckers often stop temporarily when going to a new home. Normal preening is just rearranging her feathers, plucking will be pulling them out, barbering is chewing them off. Keep her occupied, and give her a lot of excited attention. If she'll accept bathing, showering, or misting, that will help with feather issues, and should be part of her new routine, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forummehta Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 If you think shes just preening and you don't find any feathers on the floor, then its fine. Atleast shes not feather plucking. As for the new feathers. They will take a few weeks/months (1-2 months) to grow back completely. But it should be harmful. You have nothing to worry about if ur TAG is playful, eating well and if the droppings are normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buscher Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thank you for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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