Cockatiel wing feathers

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Hello guys, hope you are having a good day! So, my cockatiel had a night fright in his cage and his wing feathers came out. He struggles to fly, after trying to fly i can see from his eyes that he is in pain. When i put him in the cage he looks normal! I will post some photos so you understand better!
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Vampiric_Conure

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SOunds like he might have bumped a pin feather with his Night Fright and that's why he looks like he's in pain. Do you see any blood on his wings? The lost feathers are normal. It's a natural reaction to shed feathers, especially if they're molting, when frightened.
 

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Oh no! Poor birdie! If he looks fine, I don't think you have to worry. I think he is just freaked out that he lost his feathers and is unable to fly, still a good idea to keep an eye on him.
 
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SOunds like he might have bumped a pin feather with his Night Fright and that's why he looks like he's in pain. Do you see any blood on his wings? The lost feathers are normal. It's a natural reaction to shed feathers, especially if they're molting, when frightened.
Oh no! Poor birdie! If he looks fine, I don't think you have to worry. I think he is just freaked out that he lost his feathers and is unable to fly, still a good idea to keep an eye on him.
Hello there :)
I took him to the vet he said its all good, the vet said its natural for a bird to lose feathers, thankfully no blood was shown, he just got stressed up, thanks for your info have a good day :)
 

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