Before and after of a plucker!

Cindymcm · Jan 1, 2018

Well, I should say before and during.

So I’ve had Zak for just over a month now and his feathers are coming back, a bit on the fluffy side so I hope the next new growth is proper feathers. The before photo is the outside one, even his skin looks awful there. And the after is from this morning.

Hopefully they come back, it would mean I can take him outside more as our sun in New Zealand is pretty harsh and I’d rather he didn’t get sunburnt.

psychocircus91 · Jan 1, 2018

Yay, feathers!

Cas27 · Jan 1, 2018

Well I’m a too guy now.. my 9 year old son had his marshmallow since she was 3 months old I helped him take care of her she was upstairs in his room well the wife ordered me too bring her in the den with my other parrots .
I know she likes it better in my den with the other birds oh ya she is nine months now. My son still carry’s her every where with him so it’s working out pretty good so now I have a nine month old female Goffin too care for full time &#55357;&#56883;.

GaleriaGila · Jan 1, 2018

I am moved close to tears.
You're totally on my hero list.
Keep it up, hero!
You, too, Zak!

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you two are here.

LeaKP · Jan 1, 2018

This is a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing!!!

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SailBoat · Jan 1, 2018

Congratulations!

The process of regaining feathers is a long one. It takes years. There can be set-backs. But, every journey has to have a starting point! Clearly, Zak has begun that journey!

It appears that the underlining sensory hairs are in place and that downy feathers (white fluffy) are beginning to return. Next will be body feathers. It all takes time.

Thank-you, for what your are doing.

Cindymcm · Jan 1, 2018

SailBoat said:
Congratulations!

The process of regaining feathers is a long one. It takes years. There can be set-backs. But, every journey has to have a starting point! Clearly, Zak has begun that journey!

It appears that the underlining sensory hairs are in place and that downy feathers (white fluffy) are beginning to return. Next will be body feathers. It all takes time.

Thank-you, for what your are doing.

I wondered if it was something like that, he had the fluff on his back and wings but they seem to now have proper feathers so that makes sense. Syd's never grew back so I haven't seen the fluffy down feathers like this

Scott · Jan 1, 2018

Wonderful progress, truly amazing how resilient they are with the right home!

Cindymcm · Apr 3, 2018

So this is the latest, he’s much fluffier now. He does have ups and downs, seems like he has heaps and then has a bit of a pluck but doesn’t get anywhere close to what he was when first taken out of the garage.

He’s pretty happy, we are at the 6 month mark now so hes been testing me a bit but isn’t winning lol. Toys, decent food and a lots of attention makes a world of difference. My only issue is that I can’t have to two birds out together, Zak tries to dominate Syd my old boy, and he just can’t cope with that or get away fast enough. So they chat and gawk through their cages for now.

Terry57 · Apr 3, 2018

Zak has come such a long way, kudos to you for changing his life!
I love seeing before & after pics of pluckers, they give everyone who has a plucker hope.

LeaKP · Apr 3, 2018

Just. Wow.

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Tami2 · Apr 3, 2018

Cindymcm said:
So this is the latest, he’s much fluffier now. He does have ups and downs, seems like he has heaps and then has a bit of a pluck but doesn’t get anywhere close to what he was when first taken out of the garage.

He’s pretty happy, we are at the 6 month mark now so hes been testing me a bit but isn’t winning lol. Toys, decent food and a lots of attention makes a world of difference. My only issue is that I can’t have to two birds out together, Zak tries to dominate Syd my old boy, and he just can’t cope with that or get away fast enough. So they chat and gawk through their cages for now.

This is amazing, you are awesome!!
Well Done Cindymcm & Zak!! :heart:

Scott · Apr 4, 2018

What a stunning turnaround! More progress to come!!

Cindymcm · Apr 5, 2018

Thanks guys, he’s certainly coming along a lot since the first post. It amazes how much as I forget how featherless he was then I see that photo.

AmyMyBlueFront · Apr 13, 2018

I love the latest photo of him...looking right at you as if saying "Ya? what can I do for you??"
Marvelous turn around! It is amazing what with just a little bit of TLC,can do.

Whatever you are doing is obviously working...keep it up! You 'too Zak!

Jim

Squeekmouse · Apr 13, 2018

Oh my goodness! What a huge improvement! It's not just the feathers too, his beak looks better, the skin as you said looks better, and I'd swear he just looks happier. WELL DONE!!!!! Yay Zak!!!

jm0 · Apr 13, 2018

Can you give any tips on what you did to improve Zak's condition?

psychocircus91 · May 13, 2018

Keep it up! Hope for even more progress over the next few months! Keep us updated.

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