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spikey feathers????


jackyboy

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hello peeps this is my first time here. jacky boy is just over a yr old now and really starting to become a real chatterbox. just 1 thing thats got me thinking he is starting to get spikes coming up between his feathers is this norm how they grow?

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Around now he will be experiencing a molt, the new feathers grow through,we refer to them as pin feathers, the new feather is encased in a shaft so yes it's normal ;) Be sure to bath/ spray him as they can get a little ratty while going through a molt & the new pins can irritate them.

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Welcome Jackboy!!

 

Those pin feathers feel weird to you and make your Grey scratchy. As others have said, a good shower and/or spray with 100% Aloe Juice will get him moisturized, less scratchy and help him remove the sheaths over those pin feathers a little easier. :-)

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