charmedbyekkie
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Hi guys! Cairo has been dropping feathers like mad - every time he preened today, one green feather came out. So far they look fine - no barbering, no plucking, etc. Just some stress bars and damaged tips on his wing and tail feathers.
Now, his neck area is getting a bit bare. It's not showing his skin, but definitely the grey is showing through. And today I noticed one of his feathers from that area looks a bit off.
Is this a normal looking feather for his first big molt? I'm also surprised at how long his neck has been sparse (I thought mojo molts are for older ekkies). Is it a sign of mites or skin issues? He doesn't seem to be scratching that area more than any other - it just shows a lot of his grey roots.
Now, his neck area is getting a bit bare. It's not showing his skin, but definitely the grey is showing through. And today I noticed one of his feathers from that area looks a bit off.
Is this a normal looking feather for his first big molt? I'm also surprised at how long his neck has been sparse (I thought mojo molts are for older ekkies). Is it a sign of mites or skin issues? He doesn't seem to be scratching that area more than any other - it just shows a lot of his grey roots.