Scattered feathers of an unexpected color can be an indication of.
Matted cockatiel feathers.
Is this normal or could he be sick.
For example in cockatiels the white feathers may take on a more yellowish color doesn t happen in white faced cockatiels though.
Emily on august 07 2019.
African greys may develop red feathers in areas that are usually gray and feathers in eclectuses may turn yellow orange and potentially red.
Good luck with your cockatiel also check online if it s mating season for cockatiels.
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If the matted head feathers you re talking about are your cockatiel s crest then what it s doing is normal.
It has been this way for some time and she won t preen very often.
The other person will agitate the water into the bird s feathers.
Move to the next clean tub once the first is dirty.
Discolorations feather discolorations such as black tips on feathers or the appearance of feathers that are not part of the normal coloration of your parrot species such as a yellow feather on an eclectus where there should be a green or red feather are problems that are almost always dietary in nature.
A day later and all dry he hasn t fluffed to normal looking.
Hi there just got a 8 week old cockatiel the breeder gave him a bath before i received him.
My cockatiel s wing and down feathers are matted and very scruffy.
His feathers look all matted down like he got totally drenched.
It is an important aspect in the life and health of cockatiels and they will require extra care and a healthy diet during this period.
To do that you may use a dental water jet like a waterpik to get oil off the body as well as soft bristled toothbrushes and cotton swabs to work around more delicate areas like the face.
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I noticed that there is a small bald spot on both wings.
At first i thought she was molting but i m getting worried that she might have a condition she also refuses to eat anything other than seed.
This will tell you that you have work to do on your bird s diet and you cannot.
Unexpected unusual changes in feather coloration.
