Molted Wing Feathers

munami · May 26, 2019

So Luna seems to have molted one of her clipped feathers. Yay.
However, I'm getting a little worried. I've read generally parrots will molt both sides of the same feather at the same time. The other one hasn't fallen out or if it has, I haven't found it yet. I haven't gotten to a point where I can pull out her wings without her freaking out so I would prefer if I didn't have to towel her to check.

Should I be worried about it?

munami · May 26, 2019

I'd like to add I dont believe she's plucked the feather. The shaft is clean and not damaged in any way.

LaManuka · May 26, 2019

I don’t think you have anything to worry about. My Lilly lost her clipped wing feathers over a period of several weeks, not exactly symmetrically, so I’m sure you’ll find Luna will lose hers on a regular basis over the next little while.

munami · May 26, 2019

@LaManuka

Thank you so much! It really does help with my anxiety.

LaManuka · May 26, 2019

Your lovely Luna is growing up

SailBoat · May 27, 2019

Sadly, one of the issues with cut Wing feathers is that their shorter length can limit support they receive from the feather on either side. As a result, a Wing feather can turn out of its normal position and as a result, come out! An accidental feather loss.
Molting of Wing and Tail Feathers are not perfectly timed. Days or weeks between the left /right feather loss is common.

munami · May 27, 2019

@LaManuka
She is! I'm very excited and also perpetually anxiety ridden! I imagine her flying to be much more of that but I do want her to be happy.

@SailBoat
Thank you so much for this information SailBoat. I didnt know this and it's very useful information. I'll keep a lookout for the second one.

Inger · May 27, 2019

munami said:
@LaManuka
She is! I'm very excited and also perpetually anxiety ridden! I imagine her flying to be much more of that but I do want her to be happy.

@SailBoat
Thank you so much for this information SailBoat. I didnt know this and it's very useful information. I'll keep a lookout for the second one.

Sometimes I think Mr. Boats is better than any anti-anxiety drug!

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