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- Take your parrot to an avian veterinarian as soon as you can if its feathers begin to grow in abnormally, don’t grow in at all, or you notice bumps on its skin. This indicates that there is a problem with the bird. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0 .
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Mist a molting parrot twice a day with room-temperature water to relieve itching and discomfort. Give your parrot more time to relax than usual because getting enough sleep is essential for the growth of new feathers. Feed your bird a slice of fresh cucumber each day to give it vital nutrients that will speed up the process. The bird’s skin will become extremely sensitive after the pin feathers begin to fall in, so try not to pet it. Continue reading for advice on what to do if you spot a bleeding pin feather!
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- {“smallUrl”:”https://www. wikihow. com/s/thumb/a/a1/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-5. jpg/v4-460px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-5. jpg”,”bigUrl”:”/s/thumb/a/a1/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-5. jpg/aid8404416-v4-728px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-5. Once the parrot’s feathers grow, roll your finger along its head and neck. jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”License: Creative Commons</a> </p> </p></div>”} 1 Old feathers on the parrot’s head and neck may naturally fall out or be shed, but some may stay in places it can’t reach. Await the growth of the feathers and the flaking of the hard sheath surrounding the base of each feather. When this happens, gently stroke your parrot’s head and neck to remove the flaky sheath. It’s not ready to emerge if the sheath is still hard and waxy. Old feathers on the parrot’s head and neck are typically removed by its mate, if it has one. However, if it doesnt, youll have to do it. As you do this, loose feathers and flakes might fall out. You risk hurting your bird if you don’t wait until the feathers are fully developed.
- {“smallUrl”:”https://www. wikihow. com/s/thumb/9/94/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-6. jpg/v4-460px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-6. jpg”,”bigUrl”:”/s/thumb/9/94/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-6. jpg/aid8404416-v4-728px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-6. Every day, give your parrot a slice of cucumber and extra protein. jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”License: Creative Commons</a> </p> </p></div>”} 2 As your parrot grows new feathers, it requires more nutrients. A fresh cucumber slice will give the parrot an additional source of nutrients in addition to its primary diet. Give your bird hard-boiled egg yolks or egg food for parrots every day to up its protein intake. This will help the bird grow strong and healthy feathers. [7] Thoroughly wash the cucumber to get rid of any dangerous pesticides before giving it to the bird. You risk overfeeding your parrot if you give it more than one slice of an average-sized cucumber each day. Every day, take out any fresh food from the bird’s cage to prevent it from becoming moldy.
- {“smallUrl”:”https://www. wikihow. com/s/thumb/c/c5/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-7. jpg/v4-460px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-7. jpg”,”bigUrl”:”/s/thumb/c/c5/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-7. jpg/aid8404416-v4-728px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-7. If your parrot molts more than twice a year, take it to the veterinarian. jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”License: Creative Commons</a> </p> </p></div>”} 3 A bird’s diet may be improper or its light cycle may be disrupted if it molts more than twice a year. As your parrot molts, make sure it’s getting enough food and nutrients. Furthermore, the majority of parrots require 1012 hours of sunlight and 1012 hours of darkness each day. You should take your parrot to the veterinarian as soon as possible if it’s still molting more than twice a year despite receiving proper care. This could be an indication of stress or a more serious medical condition. [8] Your bird’s molting schedule and frequency may change if it isn’t getting enough sunlight or the proper nutrients. Depending on the species, parrots molt at various times, but usually this happens in the fall following the mating season. You can replace natural sunlight with UV-B light bulbs.
- {“smallUrl”:”https://www. wikihow. com/s/thumb/3/35/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-8. jpg/v4-460px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-8. jpg”,”bigUrl”:”/s/thumb/3/35/Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-8. jpg/aid8404416-v4-728px-Care-for-a-Molting-Parrot-Step-8. jpg”,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”License: Creative Commons</a> </p> </p></div>”} 4 If a pin feather begins to bleed, take your bird to the veterinarian. When pin feathers are damaged, they don’t clot because they are filled with blood. If one of your parrot’s pin feathers is broken or damaged, this could cause it to bleed out. If you see this, a qualified avian veterinarian has to extract the feather from the follicle. You run the risk of your bird dying if you don’t. [9] After bringing your bird home, give it as much time as it needs to rest. The new feather will grow in, and the veterinarian ought to have stopped the bleeding.
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FAQ
Are pin feathers painful for birds?
Some pin feathers may be sensitive, and birds may not enjoy being handled while moulting. “Some birds love to have a “preening buddy”…help remove the sheath from the mature part of the feather.” As the feather continues to grow, the tip will mature first as the blood recedes back down into the follicle.
Are pin feathers itchy for birds?
This leads to dry skin and feathers and an explosion of new itchy pin feathers coming through all at once. Young birds particularly in their first moults and up to 18 months of age moult very heavily. They can become nippy and agitated so it is important to help the new feathers come through fast and strong.
Should I pluck pin feathers?
You certainly should *not* remove pin feathers unless they are broken and bleeding.