I have a 7 month old female congo african grey parrot named Ava. i got her about 3 months ago from a breeder. When i got her, her wings were already clipped, 5 feathers on each side because they said they did 3 at first and she still flew too well. on top of her cage is a big orb hung from the ceiling and on a table next to her cage (and connected to the cage) is a natural wood play gym we made her. When I'm home i securely tie open her door (so it can't shut on her) and let her play in and on her cage. Sometimes she gets eager and tries to fly across the room, occasionally resulting in her lightly hitting the wall.
Today i left the room for a bit (with her out) and when i came back i found a feather on the ground that is from her wing. I inspected her wings and i believe it to be the outer most major covert feather on her right wing.
My question is, is it possible that with her primary feathers cut she could have crashed and snapped her covert feather? Or is it possible that she's starting to pluck her feathers??
please help! I did all the research before buying her but nothing covered this!!
Today i left the room for a bit (with her out) and when i came back i found a feather on the ground that is from her wing. I inspected her wings and i believe it to be the outer most major covert feather on her right wing.
My question is, is it possible that with her primary feathers cut she could have crashed and snapped her covert feather? Or is it possible that she's starting to pluck her feathers??
please help! I did all the research before buying her but nothing covered this!!