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Lost two tail feathers

FiatLux

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999158B1-9A9B-436B-8E64-4454804583A0.jpeg 0CAABF93-5A58-43D4-A75C-218BBA04C087.jpeg Pitchy has lost two tail feathers in 3 days. Is that normal? Seems his usual self otherwise.
 

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When Kiwi started her big full-body molt in the spring, she lost two tail feathers within the first week, so I wouldnt be concerned! They look healthy near the base, like it fell out naturally and wasn't plucked or pulled. Kiwi lost a few rapidly and then went a little while without losing a tail or wing feather as new ones grew, and then would lose in bulk again!
 

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When Kiwi started her big full-body molt in the spring, she lost two tail feathers within the first week, so I wouldnt be concerned! They look healthy near the base, like it fell out naturally and wasn't plucked or pulled. Kiwi lost a few rapidly and then went a little while without losing a tail or wing feather as new ones grew, and then would lose in bulk again!
And he seems to have a few pins on his face, so I would say it's just his molt! He's beautiful!
 

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Ah ha! Thank you. I figured but it’s always reassuring to hear it from more experienced parronts.
 

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As above Mojo lost a few in quick succession.

Pitchy looks like he owns the place in that picture :laughing2:
 

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Yes for large feathers like tails and flights, when they are molting they lose the symmetrical feathers on both sides so as to not be unbalanced :) So losing 2 feathers within a day or two is totally normal.
 
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