Elvenking Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hello all. My last update was in early January just after Isaac had broke off his feathers around his body. We speculate that he did this because he either sensed that I had impending sickness coming (appendicitis that resulted in infection and surgery) or if he was longing for a mate to mate with. At any rate....long pins are coming in all over his body now and he is leaving them be. Well, he is actually preening correctly and taking care of them. Good sign. I really hope to see my baby with all of his feathers grown in again soon....and I will post pictures of him!! He has been his usual very, very sweet self lately otherwise. I love him a lot. He is trying to master this humming whistle sound I do now. It is funny cause I catch his full attention any time I do it....and then he tries...and he's just about got it. Funny to hear him. He has been learning new ways to get my attention as well. Flipping the cabinets open and letting them bounce closed to make sounds that can be heard in adjacent apartments. Did I mention that they poop a lot. LOL. Funny little character! Come on feathers!!! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 YAY!! Stephen, this is such great news. So glad to know that your sweet (and mischievous) Isaac is on the road to being back to his old self. You must feel so relieved, lots o'poop and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) It is well know here at the Forum how loved Issac is. So glad to hear he's feathers are recovering. Issac is certainly one of my favorite grey's to hear about! Go Issac! Edited November 1, 2014 by luvparrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Glad to hear Isaac is getting his feathers back and will soon be his glorious beautiful self again soon. Mr. Poop-O-Matic, makes me laugh to think of it. Your neighbors must think you have some mad skills in the kitchen tearing around and practicing to be on one of those Iron Chef shows or something. Isaac is a true treasure, I'm glad he found you and brought you to grey forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 So happy Isaac is getting back his feathers! We really want you to show us pictures of the process.What I LOVE about this forum... is we really care! I think most people think like me on this forum.... we are extended aunts and uncles and get excited to hear progress( as well as we are there for setbacks). We personally feel the ups and downs. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 So happy things are getting back to normal. Sorry to hear about your illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Week 1 Here are some photos of the lil guys new feathers. Kind of hard to see. There are about 20 or so that I can see on his back, and more on his wings and tummy. Only a few longer ones can be see in in the photos. You can see about 4-5 good ones in this pic. ..and a last one from far away. You can kind of see one coming in on the left wing there. They kind of blend in, but when he gets excited or you know...when the feathers stand up on them...Then I can see all the pins coming in. It's gonna take some months to get em back....but I'll just be happy that he doesn't chew 'em. He's doing his normal preening that I can see....so all signs are good. Wish him strength and energy to grow a beautiful set. I love him. Stephen Edited March 27, 2014 by Elvenking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 We'll do a photo shoot every week to keep you updated. They seem to grow at a noticeable rate even over night. Maybe a millimeter a day sometimes it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That is good news and you can certainly see those pin feathers coming back in. Those of us who have known you and Isaac for years on this forum are very glad to hear and see this post. I look forward to the updates on his plumage coming back in and also his antics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 What great news! Sorry to hear about your illness. You just never know what tomorrow holds! I have often wondered about the instinct that birds (and my cats for the matter) seem to have before we know anything is wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thank you all for your hopeful wishes for Isaac. I swear, they are popping out all over the place now! Even from when I took that picture...it looks like they doubled. Next weeks pic should be much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Wonder if he would need some special diet items to help with the feather regeneration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 What a cutie! Glad to hear all is looking up again for you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Hope you are feeling better! Your birds new feathers are amazing! Keep us updated. We care and want to continue to see the progress. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 He is going to be back in his regal glory in due time, what a fluffy looking fella he is at the moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 So glad to hear that everything's getting back on track!! Issac will probably be pretty much back to his handsome self by the end of the month. As much as I hate it, Kura clobbers her feathers every winter (hormones ) & grows them all back in the spring. It is amazing how fast they come back once they start to leave them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Isaac's fluffy photo reminds me of when they are about five weeks old and it seems like overnight they go from a ball of fluff to full feathers. He is every bit your beautiful boy. Glad he is feeling better and you are too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Week 2 Okay...here we go on WEEK 2! He is looking about a 20% Feather Fill right now up from last week at somewhere less than 10 percent. Doing great. I can see the tummy feathers too. It's fabulous. My boy will bring tears to my eyes with his new plumage. I'll keep posting the updates here weekly so there can be a progress thread. TUMMY FEATHERS! Edited March 27, 2014 by Elvenking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 What a relief! Looking good Isaac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Go Isaac !!! Edited March 20, 2014 by Ray P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Yah Issac. I really do wonder if he was sensing your illness like they've documented some other animals doing, like cancer sniffing dogs etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) I know other greys who do the nudist thing then grow beautiful feathers only to remove them all again months later. There must be a trigger for this repetitive behavior perhaps breeding hormones, dry skin, stress, who knows, will hope that Issac does not repeat now he is into looking good. Edited March 20, 2014 by Greywings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Great progress! Thanks for this update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'm always amazed how fast those feathers grow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Lookin mighty cute there! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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