HeatherStrella Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Ahhh the lovely Harrison. It seems her right ear feathers have darkened while her left ear feathers have stayed the same. Is this a maturing thing or?? She could have gotten her morning dose of Red Palm Oil on it I suppose, but it looks more like the feathers there have darkened. Anyone with answers?? Thanks, Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Two close up photos please. 1--left ear, 1--right ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Now I feel stupid...it's obvious is the photo she got something on it...like the RPO...strange that you can't tell in person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That's just some dirt. Could have gotten it by rubbing against the dusty bars of the cage. Look at the feathers closely. They're stuck together. Take a damp rag and wipe it. Yeah it could have been oil or other dirt that got on the foot and she then scratched at the area which is one of the most common areas that they scratch at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Now Dave is assuming your grey's cage bars are dusty and dirty, I guess he is knocking Heather's cage cleaning habits, the man is digging himself a hole he won't be able to climb out of:woohoo: :whistle: :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 It's the red palm oil...maybe a little pellet dust...that stuff is multi-colored...no comment on the condition of the bars of the cage No but seriously, her cage isn't very dusty....we dust every weekend and have an air purifier in there with her. That helps a lot with the dust. Now, you should see the filter on THAT thing!! :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2MM Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm inclined to think it's a trick of the light. Refraction of light can make feathers look darker than they are. Kumiko's ear feathers appear darker but aren't actually darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I just looked over at Tyco and her ear feathers seem darker also but like M2MM said it could be a trick of the light. I'm about ten feet away from her so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I suggest you ask the cleaning queen Bettyboop to help with the cage cleaning :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 M2MM and Tycos_mom...I took that into account, of course. I have noticed that too. But this was different. I now know it's the oil. But thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Dayo has very distinctive darker gray side markings on both sides near his ears. I noticed these coming out as he has been moulting. They are not stains. I will get photos as soon as the batteries are charged for the Camera. This has peaked my curiosity, as I have noticed these side markings on other Greys photos at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 It disappeared between the time Harrison went to bed and when she woke up...she must have "groomed" out the RPO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I understand Harrison's "Stain" disappeared. :-) Dayo has molted in new feathers on both sides and they are a shade darker in the ear area. Here is a photo I just snapped as he tried to eat the Camera: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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