Feathers

[cook]

Our Yellow Nap Amazon Parrot is approximately 41 years old and my husband has had our Parrot since she was 1 1/2 years old.

She has grown a long yellow feather on her wing. We are concerned about this as she has never had a long yellow feather on her wing, her long wing feathers have always been green.

Has anyone had this experience or know what this might mean?

 

[mele]

I have seen this in parrot rescues before. How is the coloring on the rest of the bird? Is it normal or also a little yellow? Has his diet changed? I wouldnt worry to much if its just the one feather. Most color changes occur from malnutrition issues and in worst case scenario liver problems. I would contact my vet and get him checked out. If any thing else it will give you peace of mind.

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[cnyguy]

Welcome to you and your 41-year-old YNA!


According to what I've read, if a feather follicle is damaged, the new feather that grows in will often be a different color than the original feather. Usually, it will match the color of a feather somewhere else on the parrot. That may be what happened with your Amazon.