Balding Head

[Axel]

Today a medium sized bald spot formed on my budgie’s head

He’s been acting totally normal. I don’t see him scratching or itching or anything. Is this just his first molt? Or something else?

 

[YUMgrinder]

can he fly? Maybe he hit his head while flying losing some feathers? maybe an itch he scratched too hard at? Any interactions with other birds?

 

[Axel]

He is clipped, but can fly a fair amount in his cage. Perhaps, and no other birds.

The strange thing is, it started off as a dent with no skin showing, and progressed to baldness in one day.

 

[YUMgrinder]

could be molting but either way they should grow back in a few weeks. If not there would be a bigger problem! Maybe he just fell in his cage and some feathers got lost. Just keep an eye on it I guess.

 

[bigfellasdad]

y african grey lost a patch of feathers on her head similar to your budgie, this was a good few weeks ago. They are growing back now and Enzo really appreciates me helping remove the tubes for her.

 

[Axel]

Thanks both of you! I'll watch and see if they grow back, and keep a super close eye on him to make sure he isn't doing anything that could cause him to lose them.