Help black feathers???
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Dinosrawr
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- Avery, a GCC born on March 5th, 2013 & Shiko, a blue IRN born on February 25th, 2014
How often does she preen those feathers? Over preened feathers sometimes turn black or grey over time because they become stripped. Otherwise it could be dietary, from perhaps a lack of calcium or protein. The best thing to do would be to see an avian vet and to have a blood panel done to see where her mineral and vitamin levels are. I'm wondering if perhaps the Mazuri pellets would be better switched out for a better quality pellet, like Harrison's, TOPs, Golden'obles, or Roudy.
JerseyWendy
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Over what period of time did the feathers change color? Does she ever get any natural sunlight?
If you google B&G macaw flight feathers (under images) you'll see what they're 'supposed' to look like. I'd suggest you open up Demi's wings and compare, so you can see if there is a huge difference.
If you google B&G macaw flight feathers (under images) you'll see what they're 'supposed' to look like. I'd suggest you open up Demi's wings and compare, so you can see if there is a huge difference.
JerseyWendy
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Also, please have a look at this thread, within in you'll find another fantastic link to feathers.
http://www.parrotforums.com/conures/15193-black-feathers-cause-concern.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/conures/15193-black-feathers-cause-concern.html
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