Thin Feathers

[palmetto941]

I am in contact with a B&G Macaw (sister's) with thin feathers on the chest. It looks more like the down isn't there but the colored feathers are.......what and why would that be?

 

[MonicaMc]

It could either be plucking or some odd medical/birth defect.


Has the bird been seen by an avian vet?

 

[palmetto941]

No vet yet, but it doesn't seem to be plucking. There's just a thin layer of colored feathers without much down or fluffiness......but full feathered otherwise. Wondering if it's a defiency in something, genetic or disease..... I don't see any behavior that would lead to thinking illness or injury. Has tons of energy.

 

[MonicaMc]

It may be something, or it may be nothing. Can you share a photo?

 

[palmetto941]

It's difficult to get a good picture. Shows color but not the thinness....

 

[MonicaMc]

You're right! As per the picture, the B&G appears healthy!


I can't see that anything needs to be done.

 

[palmetto941]

He doesn't act like anythings wrong....so I'm assuming it's just the way he is