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cashmeer
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or thats what it looks like to me...little tiny white flakes...could this be dry skin ...and what do mites looke like...? Choo Choo seems to be pecking at himself...not always..but I noticed tonight that he seemed to be pecking himself....I don't know why...or what I should do...thanks for any help... |
Sunday April 23, 2006 1:04 am |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
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Is Choo Choo molting? The white flakes could be the wax that covers a pin feather. When they preen the new pin feathers, the wax breaks off and looks kinda like dandruff. |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 2:05 am |
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Cathy
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Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
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Yeah, it sounds to me like she might be molting, a perfectly normal thing that all birds go thru periodically.
You might notice her being a bit more grumpy, or moody, or not wanting to be handled or pet as much, but that's not always the case.
They must get awful itchy when those new feathers come in & frequent misting with a spray bottle of warm water, even daily if possible, helps soften the sheaths that surround the new feathers coming in, making it easier for the birdie. |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 3:21 am |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7956
Location: Australia |
Oh White flake glarour!! haha... I went through that with Apollo just not too long ago, and boy do I look like I have dandruff after having him on my shoulder at night!! LOL
One way to check to see if it's from the new pin feathers is to run your hand through the neck area of your bird if you can and see if you can feel any hard and pointy bits. That's new feathers.  Just be realy gentle with it that's all, they are sensitive during this time. |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 4:58 am |
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fionam
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Yep I agree with everyone else
Sounds like the pin feather sheaths to me... 
I look like a Snowman after Pi has had a good preen on me when he is
moulting... LOL...  
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Sunday April 23, 2006 7:04 am |
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cashmeer
Just hatched
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you guys are the greatest!! |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 1:47 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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I too think it's molting that could cause it?? |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 3:13 pm |
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Michellev123
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Joined: 21 Jan 2005
Posts: 170
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Yes i am having this with Harley at this very second!! hes on my sholder and its covered in white specks, ahh bless them thats probably why he was so moody with me yesterday!!!
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Sunday April 23, 2006 5:13 pm |
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cashmeer
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molting sounds a heck of alot better than some kind of bug...I didn't know how he could have gotten mites...he's not around other birds or animals (other than my cat..which doesn't go outside)...his cage is kept clean..but maybe they can catch something in the air...this bird thing is new to me...but the one thing I know for sure..is I would NEVER clip his wings, myself...I would always choose a good avian vet to do it...I think you can skimp on some things..but wing clipping..in my opinion..is a job for a professional...there are just to many things that can go wrong...thanks again |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 5:15 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
I feel the same way about wing clipping casmeer. Some people are fine doing it themselves, & I really wish I COULD, but I just don't have the confidence, so I leave it to the vet. |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 5:30 pm |
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Cheeta
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Posts: 7956
Location: Australia |
Oh I've been trimming bird wings for so long its like second nature to me.. hehe.. of course I'd only do it if the bird lets me to!!! I don't like bites.. |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 5:32 pm |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
I know the experience even with my petite little bird, I get covered in little white flakes after he's had a good preen Lucky me he doesn't bite too hard and I have a special way of holding him so he doesn't try taking a chunk out of me while I clip him - he doesn't enjoy it much but when its over he makes a big effort to preen all the feathers that got messed up while I was holding him  Such a vain little bird! |
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Sunday April 23, 2006 8:39 pm |
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