HELP!!

[fig&storm]

I have a budgie named Fig shes about 6 weeks old, im not sure if shes molting or if she has mites, im scared bc shes so little, shes singing and climbing and playing still, she just preens alot and im not if shes got mites or is molting, she has what look like pin feathers but idk if they could be mites HELP!!

 

[Mizzely]

Molting and preening are a constant for birds. While there are times when they go through a big molt and drop a lot of feathers, downy feathers in particular are replaced throughout the year. Preening is as necessary and as natural as a cat licking themselves. If they don't take care of their feathers, they can't keep warm, fly, etc.

 

[KiwiandLemony]

I am not an expert on the topic and I can’t tell from he photos you sent but, mites should be visible on the feathers, if she is moulting she should be losing feathers, check the tray or bottom of her cage for them if you see little dots (usually cream coulored) moving around on the sides of the shaft of the feather you most likely have mites. The 1st picture is a feather with mites and the bottom is a Budgie with pin feathers. I hope this helps and good luck!

 

[fig&storm]

Molting and preening are a constant for birds. While there are times when they go through a big molt and drop a lot of feathers, downy feathers in particular are replaced throughout the year. Preening is as necessary and as natural as a cat licking themselves. If they don't take care of their feathers, they can't keep warm, fly, etc.

I am not an expert on the topic and I can’t tell from he photos you sent but, mites should be visible on the feathers, if she is moulting she should be losing feathers, check the tray or bottom of her cage for them if you see little dots (usually cream coulored) moving around on the sides of the shaft of the feather you most likely have mites. The 1st picture is a feather with mites and the bottom is a Budgie with pin feathers. I hope this helps and good luck!

 

[fig&storm]

Thank you the picture helps, i will keep monitoring her, or him not sure yet but its looking like a him lol, i will check him more thoroughly thank you, seems like he just beginning to molt then.

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the Avenue Stormy

 

[Lady Jane]

I see a few pinnies in your photos. The budgies i had seemed to molt feathers frequently. Make sure to spritz them often or offer bathing water.

 

[Shezbug]

Welcome to the Avenue

 

[Yoshi&Raphi]

Fig is absolutely stunning! Welcome to AA!

 

[Monica]

He is a cutie! I know that in the USA, mites are not common in budgies and they are rarely treated for them. I believe the same goes for Canada and maybe the UK? Australia may be more common of an area to treat for mites, but that could vary on if the birds are indoors or outdoors, too. Might be more common in some other countries, too?

If you are truly concerned, it's best to seek the advice of an avian vet.

 

[fig&storm]

Thank you to everyone for the kind words, fig is molting, no mites thankfully