Thinning tail feathers

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managermania
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Thinning tail feathers

Post by managermania » Wed May 09, 2012 8:25 am

I have a parrot finch that has very scraggly tail feathers. I am not sure if it is a molt or something else. It's mate is fine. What could it be other than a molt? What are common causes feather deterioration?

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Re: Thinning tail feathers

Post by kenny66 » Wed May 09, 2012 8:41 am

this is entirely normal, especially during teh breeding season for hens particularly. When I firs got into RFPF I was shocked at birds turning up looking like they had their tails pulled out. Also happens during the moult.
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