Hi,
My ringneck is almost 4 months old. I got him when he was 22 days old. About 2 weeks ago I found a flying feather on floor, it was shiny and complete feather so I thought maybe my parrot is replacing his feathers. Then in the evening another one. In next few days I found flying and tails feathers and within 10 days he lost all flying and tail feather. His rest of the feathers are fine though, green and shiny, and the white fur underneath is also there. I didn't saw him plucking/pulling his feathers, I did saw him cleaning all his feathers like all birds do.
Although he looks a bit funny, he eats and plays like normal, loves to sleep on my hand, plays with toys, eats fruits, sings.
I asked on a facebook group and they said it maybe Psittacine beak and feather disease, but if it was the case, shouldn't he be loosing all feathers and not just flying and tail feathers?
Another response I got from facebook group is that it maybe because of calcium deficiency. I'm hoping its calcium deficiency. I don't want it to be PBFD. [emoji853]
Anyone of you had the same experience? Do you have any suggestions? I have an appointment with a vet on weekend. Unfortunately he's not an avian vet.
Waiting for your suggestions.
Regards,
Farhan![]()
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My ringneck is almost 4 months old. I got him when he was 22 days old. About 2 weeks ago I found a flying feather on floor, it was shiny and complete feather so I thought maybe my parrot is replacing his feathers. Then in the evening another one. In next few days I found flying and tails feathers and within 10 days he lost all flying and tail feather. His rest of the feathers are fine though, green and shiny, and the white fur underneath is also there. I didn't saw him plucking/pulling his feathers, I did saw him cleaning all his feathers like all birds do.
Although he looks a bit funny, he eats and plays like normal, loves to sleep on my hand, plays with toys, eats fruits, sings.
I asked on a facebook group and they said it maybe Psittacine beak and feather disease, but if it was the case, shouldn't he be loosing all feathers and not just flying and tail feathers?
Another response I got from facebook group is that it maybe because of calcium deficiency. I'm hoping its calcium deficiency. I don't want it to be PBFD. [emoji853]
Anyone of you had the same experience? Do you have any suggestions? I have an appointment with a vet on weekend. Unfortunately he's not an avian vet.
Waiting for your suggestions.
Regards,
Farhan
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