Noticing differences in photos

[Emma&pico]

I had noticed her feathers but I thought they look better now than when you first got her in video etc but then them pictures you have just put up they don’t they look worse

I know nothing about cockatoos and might be totally wrong with my thought but I thought maybe she was a different bred (or whatever we call different types in one one species) and was more fluffy wavy feathers than say dolly like for example you get different fur on shar Pei again I maybe totally off with my logic

I do kind of know what @Pixiebeak saying some photos make her look thin in face body etc but that could be handle of pictures as she doesn’t in videos

and again I know nothing about cockatoos so probably fully talking out my arse sorry

 

[Kassiani]

I tried the triple veggie pasta I had today. Not fans...

 

[Xoetix]

I had noticed her feathers but I thought they look better now than when you first got her in video etc but then them pictures you have just put up they don’t they look worse

I know nothing about cockatoos and might be totally wrong with my thought but I thought maybe she was a different bred (or whatever we call different types in one one species) and was more fluffy wavy feathers than say dolly like for example you get different fur on shar Pei again I maybe totally off with my logic

I do kind of know what @Pixiebeak saying some photos make her look thin in face body etc but that could be handle of pictures as she doesn’t in videos

and again I know nothing about cockatoos so probably fully talking out my arse sorry

Those were a bit older - the most recent ones are close ups of her face because she seems to love having her picture taken from 3cm away

I took these just now

 

[Xoetix]

@Pixiebeak here are some pics of her down feathers. This is the best I can manage at the moment, Jay works nights so he’s currently sleeping.

 

[Pixiebeak]

Thst 3rd pic fluffy

 

[Pixiebeak]

whst do y0u even call that position????

 

[Pixiebeak]

Those were a bit older - the most recent ones are close ups of her face because she seems to love having her picture taken from 3cm away

I took these just now

I would have to frame that 3rd one and hang it over her cage! I csnt stand it! So cute goofy cute

 

[Pixiebeak]

Im painting thst tomorrow!!!
@Kiwi's Dad
You gotta give me a crazy pic to psunt of yours

 

[Kiwi's Dad]

Im painting thst tomorrow!!!
@Kiwi's Dad
You gotta give me a crazy pic to psunt of yours

What?

 

[Pixiebeak]

What?

I will try and paint your burds!
If you want?

 

[Pixiebeak]

@Xoetix gets no choice lol I've got to give that a try!

 

[Kiwi's Dad]

I will try and paint your burds!
If you want?

Definitely! I'll send you a DM ( I don't want to hijack this thread)

 

[Pixiebeak]

Apologies @Xoetix im hijacked all your threads
With luv but sorry!

 

[Xoetix]

I would have to frame that 3rd one and hang it over her cage! I csnt stand it! So cute goofy cute

And you said she looked skinny She’s such a blob when she fluffs hahaha

 

[Emma&pico]

whst do y0u even call that position????

I would not like to answer that

 

[fashionfobie]

Sometimes chewing the edges of feathers can be an sign of illness or a missing nutrient. Before you rush to conclusions consider a check up. Barbering can be complicated to treat, but if it is something dietary/environmental it will be easier to remedy. If it develops into plucking it can be very difficult to curb.

My cockatoo Peanut went through a bad phase of plucking when she reached sexual maturity. She pulled her feathers out of her face with her foot, it was really sad. Luckily we saw the end of it, and she did recover. It was very stressful to treat and with hindsight I wish I did something different because I still feel responsible.

 

[Kassiani]

Does Isadora seem to preen excessively? Over-preening is what Opie does to some of the feathers that grow in for him. It gives them a raggedy appearance.

And, I think you didn't put her back together correctly in those last two photos, lol!

 

[Xoetix]

Sometimes chewing the edges of feathers can be an sign of illness or a missing nutrient. Before you rush to conclusions consider a check up. Barbering can be complicated to treat, but if it is something dietary/environmental it will be easier to remedy. If it develops into plucking it can be very difficult to curb.

My cockatoo Peanut went through a bad phase of plucking when she reached sexual maturity. She pulled her feathers out of her face with her foot, it was really sad. Luckily we saw the end of it, and she did recover. It was very stressful to treat and with hindsight I wish I did something different because I still feel responsible.

She had just been to the vet the week before I got her, and was given the all clear thankfully. From what I was told, she’s been doing this for years.

 

[Xoetix]

Does Isadora seem to preen excessively? Over-preening is what Opie does to some of the feathers that grow in for him. It gives them a raggedy appearance.

And, I think you didn't put her back together correctly in those last two photos, lol!

I was trying to show the down feathers

 

[Xoetix]

Alright, I got a video of what she does. She’s not biting or chewing on them, she just sort of holds it and plays with it with her tongue?

Also this is the first time I’ve seen her put her foot up to rub her head, it’s adorable

Feather chewing and head rubs

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