Gouldian finch losing feathers

[Romi]

Ok so I have a male gouldian and I’ve noticed that the feathers around the ear are kinda gone well there’s feathers, but I can see a little bit of his ear so just wondering if that’s normal? I feed him a finch mix and fruits and veggies and his in a outdoor aviary so he can eat small bugs but I don’t really know if his eating the chop it just looks like he just eats seeds. And he’s not molting, but he’s acting normal he’s never really that active but he’s eating fine.

 

[Destiny]

Do you have any pictures?

Noticeable feather loss is not normal, unless the bird is molting. Mites and poor nutrition are common causes for feather loss.

 

[Romi]

Do you have any pictures?

Noticeable feather loss is not normal, unless the bird is molting. Mites and poor nutrition are common causes for feather loss.

I’ll check if he has mites a bit later, and also the spot stayed the same for a week a two he also lost both of his two of his long tail feathers sorry if the pics aren’t clear just tell me if you want me to take a clearer one

 

[finchly]

*we aren't vets. Vet check is best*
To me, this is a nutrition imbalance. Gouldians need iodine, which many others don't. They also need access to vitamin D3 via either a full spectrum light or, better, sunlight.
This could also be an ear infection since iti's near his EAr.(sirry - bird is typing)

Crap - bird even posted. b4 I was ready. try a good multivitamin, feather fast, or another feather formula. Be sure no mites. Sunlight if at all possible.

 

[Romi]

*we aren't vets. Vet check is best*
To me, this is a nutrition imbalance. Gouldians need iodine, which many others don't. They also need access to vitamin D3 via either a full spectrum light or, better, sunlight.
This could also be an ear infection since iti's near his EAr.(sirry - bird is typing)

Crap - bird even posted. b4 I was ready. try a good multivitamin, feather fast, or another feather formula. Be sure no mites. Sunlight if at all possible.

My gouldian finch gets a lot of sunlight, and can you tell me witch fruits or veggies have iodine

 

[Romi]

Oh and also can someone tell me how to make my gouldian finch eat veggies and fruits

 

[finchly]

You can buy iodine supplement from lady gouldian.com or you can feed kelp. You have to sort of hide kelp or just sprinkle it on food, they don’t like the taste.

This article has a couple ideas to get them eating veggies. What Is Gouldian Finch Chop? - Gouldian Finch Information Center

 

[Romi]

You can buy iodine supplement from lady gouldian.com or you can feed kelp. You have to sort of hide kelp or just sprinkle it on food, they don’t like the taste.

This article has a couple ideas to get them eating veggies. What Is Gouldian Finch Chop? - Gouldian Finch Information Center

Thank you

 

[Romi]

I’ll get some kelp but idk how soon due to covid-19

 

[Destiny]

You might also try offerinv eggfood mixed with a general multivitamin, just to cover all your bases. The extra protein should help with feather growth and the supplement will help correct any vitamin deficiencies that might be lurking.

 

[Romi]

You might also try offerinv eggfood mixed with a general multivitamin, just to cover all your bases. The extra protein should help with feather growth and the supplement will help correct any vitamin deficiencies that might be lurking.

Thank you!! Right now I might not be able to get multivitamins and eggfood so for protein I’ll just try to give him egg