jackyboy Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 thanks set my mind at ease :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Jackyboy, why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little more about you and your grey.B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 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. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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