Hello all, definitely a new joiner here. I just got a Black-headed Caique almost 3 weeks ago from a pet store. The store received this 3-4 month Caique along with 4 others (same age) in a single cage.
The one i got was weaned but was a bit sticky with formula residues (like the others). Later i took it to pet grooming service where they told me his tail feathers were bitten/broken, and should be plucked. The same with the wing feathers. He plucked the tail (attached) and recommended to pluck the affected wing feathers next visit.
1) Other than that, the colors of feathers (i believe) are not normal, pictures attached. Ranging from almost black to light green on the wings, is that normal?
2) This little one eats a lot, i give it a table spoon of fresh veg. chop twice a day, and keep a little bowl of mixed seeds all day. Is that right? He's a bit chubby.
3) I understand that they are not the best flyers, but this little one can only fly horizontally, no vertical gains at all. Is it because he's chubby? Is it because of the broken feathers?
Your thoughts and advices are highly welcomed & appreciated.
The one i got was weaned but was a bit sticky with formula residues (like the others). Later i took it to pet grooming service where they told me his tail feathers were bitten/broken, and should be plucked. The same with the wing feathers. He plucked the tail (attached) and recommended to pluck the affected wing feathers next visit.
1) Other than that, the colors of feathers (i believe) are not normal, pictures attached. Ranging from almost black to light green on the wings, is that normal?
2) This little one eats a lot, i give it a table spoon of fresh veg. chop twice a day, and keep a little bowl of mixed seeds all day. Is that right? He's a bit chubby.
3) I understand that they are not the best flyers, but this little one can only fly horizontally, no vertical gains at all. Is it because he's chubby? Is it because of the broken feathers?
Your thoughts and advices are highly welcomed & appreciated.
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