Pictures Feathers

[Odin]

Not sure if you see it, the kind of messy feathers? I have nothing to compare her with , as Odie has soft and fluffy feathers. Does she look normal

 

[Jenphilly]

I'd say a messy molt... we have birds that look like little rag muffins when they do a heavy molt Just keep an eye, make sure it remains that kinda scruffy and new pin feathers popping in. Does not look like plucking, but always keep an eye, but since you're posting a pic, guessing you are already watching

 

[ncGreyBirdLady]

 

[fluffypoptarts]

Mostly normal. Her shoulder draws my attention, though. She's not picking at it at all, right?

 

[Coros]

Yeah, Fal'chun is molting and has the same rag look.

 

[Odin]

@fluffypoptarts no, she doesn't seem to be. I agree, the shoulders concerned me as well. She rubs on toys etc, but I have not seen her picking out feathers or having any evidence of picking.

 

[pinkdagger]

I agree to keep an eye on the shoulder. The feathers look like they've been picked at there (not at the skin, but some mutilation towards the ends). I can't imagine rubbing on toys would cause that damage since it looks it's been roughed up quite specifically.

 

[Odin]

Thanks, I knew that there was something off about those feathers.

 

[Monica]

She might be over-preening her shoulder feathers.

 

[fluffypoptarts]

@fluffypoptarts no, she doesn't seem to be. I agree, the shoulders concerned me as well. She rubs on toys etc, but I have not seen her picking out feathers or having any evidence of picking.

I agree with the others that she seems to be starting on that shoulder. Maybe you can get her some toys specifically for over-preeners/pluckers?