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Post by bree1818 on Dec 21, 2013 0:48:39 GMT
K, so Shasta had his wings clipped, but he had both long feathers on his wings (I don't know what they're called). I recently noticed he's missing the one side. Is this a bad thing?
You can see it in the video here. (Really, around about 0:14-0:16)
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Dec 21, 2013 0:51:34 GMT
that is his flight feathers. nope, it is normal because they molt them to get new ones  I would suggest on taking away the mirror because it is unhealthy for the bird and will give you a better bond |
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Post by bree1818 on Dec 21, 2013 0:53:47 GMT
He doesn't get his mirror very often. Only when he's been really good. And when I need to get stuff done but don't want him to have to sit in his cage any longer than he already has to.
Good to know about the feathers. I noticed it, and worried about if he'd just torn it out or what. I couldn't find the feather, so I have no idea where he lost it.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Dec 21, 2013 0:58:55 GMT
just watch for him struggling to fly tho, this may cause harm
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Post by bree1818 on Dec 21, 2013 1:01:55 GMT
Will just him climbing around be ok? That's really all he does.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Dec 21, 2013 1:04:05 GMT
yea lol
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Post by bree1818 on Dec 21, 2013 1:05:31 GMT
Ok! Perfect! Thank you  |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Dec 21, 2013 1:11:41 GMT
np , you can try spritzin him to help his molt or put a bath out |
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Post by bree1818 on Dec 21, 2013 1:28:52 GMT
You know, he really doesn't like either of those. I tried both, and he got out of the spray and wouldn't touch the bath. I haven't figured out another way to make him at least try it. He doesn't even like sitting in the shower steam.
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