Is this plucking or normal?

[lexx510]

My girlfriend noticed that Guava had some skin showing underneath her wings. We're wondering if this is normal or something we should be concerned about?

 

[BillsBirds]

Birds generally will have less feathers under their wings because of the protection that the wings provide. Also, that is where they can regulate their body temperature by raising their wings when warm to cool themselves. So, I think he looks fine.

 

[KatherineI]

I think it's normal. I have noticed the same thing on Sugar, but I couldn't tell you about Loki, I can't get under his wings for anything! Sugar isn't a plucker either, so I think it's relatively normal.

 

[roxynoodle]

Yes, it looks normal. Don't worry

If I can get you a picture of Pete's, you will be thrilled with how Guava's looks. I do suspect Pete SHOULD have more feather there and it's due to his malnutrition issues.

 

[lexx510]

Phew, that's a relief! Thank you, everyone = )

@ Katherine: Guava wasn't too fond of us trying to sneak a peek under her wings, either, lol.

 

[roxynoodle]

Guava's looks exactly like Rowdy's look under the wings. Now Pete only has downy feathers under his, and I think he should have some normal feathering as well. I am also starting to think he is not going to complete this year's molt. It's been going on since I got him in November. I may have to wait until the next molt, after he has been on good nutrition for a year, in order to see all nice feathering on him.

 

[lexx510]

Guava's looks exactly like Rowdy's look under the wings. Now Pete only has downy feathers under his, and I think he should have some normal feathering as well. I am also starting to think he is not going to complete this year's molt. It's been going on since I got him in November. I may have to wait until the next molt, after he has been on good nutrition for a year, in order to see all nice feathering on him.

I hope all of Pete's beautiful feathers grow back soon! You've done an incredible job with him. He's lucky to have you = )

 

[KatherineI]

Phew, that's a relief! Thank you, everyone = )

@ Katherine: Guava wasn't too fond of us trying to sneak a peek under her wings, either, lol.

Oh you brave brave soul! LOL! Loki would have made several attempts to tear a finger or two off

 

[lexx510]

Phew, that's a relief! Thank you, everyone = )

@ Katherine: Guava wasn't too fond of us trying to sneak a peek under her wings, either, lol.

Oh you brave brave soul! LOL! Loki would have made several attempts to tear a finger or two off

She was okay for the first few minutes, but I couldn't get a shot because she kept squirming. Eventually she grew pretty annoyed, but was kind enough to only let me off with a warning "love nibble." lol!

 

[KatherineI]

Phew, that's a relief! Thank you, everyone = )

@ Katherine: Guava wasn't too fond of us trying to sneak a peek under her wings, either, lol.

Oh you brave brave soul! LOL! Loki would have made several attempts to tear a finger or two off

She was okay for the first few minutes, but I couldn't get a shot because she kept squirming. Eventually she grew pretty annoyed, but was kind enough to only let me off with a warning "love nibble." lol!

LUCKY! Loki would have gone for blood, lol