pictures of plucked and barbered feathers

[CrazyBirdChick]

Jingo is obsessed with leather laces. Most quakers really enjoy pieces of string and sticks because their instincts say they are good nest making material

Thanks for the tip, Shawna! Blu has 2 toys with leather laces that he likes to play with.

I am always afraid of leaving him with string cause, I hate to say this but it's true, he's not that bright...not to mention me being way too paranoid. I can try some sticks though! That sounds like a great idea too! Thank you!

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

Okay, this one came out today



I didn't see exactly what happened because I try not to look but I do know he played with it for a few minutes after it came out . Then when he wasn't paying attention I picked it up off the floor. I don't see the top half anywhere. Should I be concerned now?

Eta* yesterday I noticed his tail feather was cracked so I'm not sure if this is a tail feather?

 

[Mizzely]

It's straight, which means it's a tail feather. Wing feathers are slightly curved.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

Thank you, Shawna! So I shouldn't worry then?

 

[Mizzely]

Thank you, Shawna! So I shouldn't worry then?

I wouldn't, looks like a clean break which means it probably was just time for it to go regardless

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

Okay, thank you so much!

 

[JLcribber]

A fine clipped/broken tipped feather it is.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

A fine clipped/broken tipped feather it is.

You have a way of making me smile. Thanks, John!

 

[RitaMcG]

This girl is plucked

 

[RitaMcG]