Jane08 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hello, We think our litle boy is molting, but not sure as it looks a bit weird. It's on the back of his head and the feathers have thinned out. Does anyone know if this is the case or is it something different. We have tried to bath him but he hates it and the last time we did it was a week ago and he got totally wet. I'm just not sure if this is a dry skin condition and not molting. I have attached pictures of what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave007 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yes, that's a molting area. Sometimes, that area looks a little worse than other areas that are also molting at the same time. Excessive itching along with the accompanying scratching can make an area look worse. A parrot who is molting will most of the time, pull at old feathers with their beak to dislodge them. If the bird was a plucker, you'd see obvious signs of damage. The reason your bird looks like that is because that's one of the few areas that can't be handled or preened by the beak so what the bird does if it's itchy is scratch at it intensely with his/her claws. Moisten the area with a little water daily or if you're really worried put a little dab of aloe vera gel on it. It'll sink in and calm the skin down. Doesn't really look bad at all. Nice looking bird you have there. Don't get nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane08 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for the reply and you are right we are nervous because we have only had him for 3 months and have to get used to all the phases that he will go through. I put water on it this morning and the Aloe Vera. Our bird must think we are nuts because we scrutinise him most days to make sure everyhting is ok and see what changes are going on. I guess over time we will relax a bit more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for posting that Jane and also thanks to MrSpock for the answer. :-) Dayo is going on 7 Months and we noticed he is very dry in that same spot when we give him scratches, which he loves immensely. We spray him with Aloe every other day and its still not moist. Maybe be time to put some gel on that area then then for Dayo.<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/11/13 14:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakenasDad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Ahh, it now makes sense. Makena goes NUTS for having his head scratched. He's just past 6 months, and it makes sense that all he really wants are some scratches to loosen up those downy feathers that he can't reach - thanks Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Yeah its just a molt is all! Mine all look ragged a couple times a year LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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