Hello, kind community!
I recently noticed my lovebird (he is 6 months old, more or less) has lost the two largest flight feathers of his right wing. This extremely maims his flight. I didn't notice any moulting because I was away on holidays (he was very well taken care of by a lady a thousand times more experienced with lovebirds than me).
I first suspected this lady may have clipped the feathers so he wouldn't escape, but this was very out of character for her and when I asked she swore she hadn't.
Is it possible he just moulted those exact two feathers on the same wing? Will it take very long to regrow them? He is also stretching his wings more than usual.
I have had lovebirds in the past but this had never happened to me. Otherwise he eats well and acts himself. I am attaching a photo. I hope someone can help me, I am quite worried!
Thank you
I recently noticed my lovebird (he is 6 months old, more or less) has lost the two largest flight feathers of his right wing. This extremely maims his flight. I didn't notice any moulting because I was away on holidays (he was very well taken care of by a lady a thousand times more experienced with lovebirds than me).
I first suspected this lady may have clipped the feathers so he wouldn't escape, but this was very out of character for her and when I asked she swore she hadn't.
Is it possible he just moulted those exact two feathers on the same wing? Will it take very long to regrow them? He is also stretching his wings more than usual.
I have had lovebirds in the past but this had never happened to me. Otherwise he eats well and acts himself. I am attaching a photo. I hope someone can help me, I am quite worried!
Thank you
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