This is something that I have never seen before.
I have a YB fledgling with a line up the center of his head.
Yesterday there was a spot at the top of his beak. I thought it was his nostrel that was not covered by feathers.
I did not notice it before and don't see it on any other bird.
Today that spot looks like a blood scab, a bump and not a hole.
And from that spot to the top of his head is a STRAIGHT line of skin, no feathers. This line was not there yesterday.
The other fledgling looks normal, w/o this line on his head.
They are both being foster raised by a pair of society hens.
Any idea of what is going on?
gouldian fledgling with line up his head
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gouldian fledgling with line up his head
Gary
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Re: gouldian fledgling with line up his head
Gary .... you know we're going to ask for a picture
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Dolly J
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Re: gouldian fledgling with line up his head
Dolly's right...
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Re: gouldian fledgling with line up his head
I knew that.
But this is an active fledgling, so its hard to get a pix of him.
I might have to catch him to get a pix.
But this is an active fledgling, so its hard to get a pix of him.
I might have to catch him to get a pix.
Gary
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Re: gouldian fledgling with line up his head
Could he be being plucked by the society's? Maybe hitting his beak and rubbing his head on something over and over like a food dish?
Pictures would help
Pictures would help

Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
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SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56