Feathers

[Blue&Bell]

Hi All
Me and my partner recently got two ringnecks Blue and Bell, both lovely and hand fed
My main concern is Blue, he is about 6 weeks old but his chest is still bold, no sings of plucking feathers etc. Do you think feathers will grow soon?

 

[TinyFeathers]

Bump,

I'm not sure what this could be, but I'm sure someone will come along soon. Have you brought him to the vet yet?

 

[Blue&Bell]

Hi
No, not yet. He’s very lively and no signs of illness. He’s cleaning his feathers as normal. Will give it a bit more time and see

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the forum

Did you take the birds to the vet when you bought them? It is always advised, just to be sure they are in good health.
Do you know where your nearest avian vet is?

The way it is around the crop makes me think it could be crop burn. I am not a vet. It is just a thought.
@Hankmacaw @PoukieBear @enigma731 @Mockinbirdiva

 

[TinyFeathers]

Hi
No, not yet. He’s very lively and no signs of illness. He’s cleaning his feathers as normal. Will give it a bit more time and see

That's not a problem. But if you ever suspect something is wrong with your bird, it's always a good idea to take them to a vet Also, like Zara said you should take your bird to the vet once you bring them home.

 

[Hankmacaw]

The bird's skin looks nice and healthy and there are a few pin feathers starting. Watch closely to determine if he is plucking them.

Yep he needs to go to a vet. Unless another bird is lucking him or he is plucking himself, I have no idea what could be going on.

 

[Blue&Bell]

Thank you for all your advice.
I will deffo take them to a vet.
We also ordered uv light for the cage, I heard it keeps them healthy and helps maintain physical and mental health.

When we got them, he was bald around his neck but slowly slowly feathers are coming out

 

[TinyFeathers]

Hello! How is your bird? Is he doing any better?

 

[Blue&Bell]

Hi,
Yes, soo much better, thank you
Not sure if it’s the UV light or not but a day after we installed the light, his feathers started growing like crazy. Now only a little bit is bald. As soon as we turned the light on they became really active like never before
Thanks again!

 

[Lady Jane]

You may be wasting money on full spectrum lighting.
Best full spectrum light | Page 4 | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

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[MauiWendy]

He is adorable, even if he has a bald spot right now. If in doubt always take to the vet.