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Greylady1966

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Does anyone know what avian vets can test for with feathers?
 

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I know of 2 tests. DNA & PDD. The PDD test is done via freshly plucked chest feathers, according to my bird vet.
 

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They can also check for feather mites (uncommon in captive birds, especially medium to large species) and, if freshly plucked, infections in the follicles.
 
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