Baldness under young birds wings ... Pics Added

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Baldness under young birds wings ... Pics Added

Post by FinchDegg » Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:05 pm

My mom raised this issue as its the white zeb she had out of my fledglings, we have since caught the bird and had a look it does look a little bald, but not red or sore/irritated .. she doesnt seem to be pecking at the area etc so im a little confused,

She was born on new years day and im personally just wondering if shes in molting but there doesnt seem to be any new feathers coming through ?

As for diet my mom has done a great job keeping up the exact same feeding routine as they have been brought up on, mixed seeds, millet, plenty of fresh boiled egg etc

Shes in a cage with one of the fawn zebs from same batch, who doesnt seem to bother her, they get on really well, the fawn is a male (brother).

Any ideas at maybe how i can help this little madam thats if she needs help at all obviously ,,

Will try and add some pics soon too which i hope will help,

Thanx peeps

Gav

Sorry its a bit blurry ...

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In every day life shhe doesnt seem bothered at all, playing around with all the normal zeb activities lol,
Any help or advice appreciated
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Post by L in Ontario » Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:43 pm

Are you talking about the underside of the wing? Or the actual body of the bird under the wing? I think wings naturally don't have a lot of feathering on the underside... ? As you said - a pic would definitely help. :)
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Post by FinchDegg » Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:47 pm

No ideas ? Or nothing to worry about ?? :)
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Re: Baldness under young birds wings ... Pics Added

Post by L in Ontario » Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:55 pm

I would think if the bird is eating, drinking, awake, acting normal, is not sleeping more than usual during the day and is not fluffed - that it is fine.
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