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Java problem
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:54 pm
by Alec's Finches
something odd is going with my javas.
both of them are missing feathers at the exact same spot.
the edge of the wings. is a small amount but its on both of thier wings.
please help.
Re: Java problem
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:54 am
by dfcauley
Sorry no one has answered you yet. I wish I had some advice for you. There are so several on here with Javas so maybe soon they will come on.
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:43 am
by Alec's Finches
thanks
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:03 am
by dfcauley
Do you think they could have mites? How long have you had them?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:57 am
by CandoAviary
If they had mites surely you would see them scratching and preening a lot more than normal. Are they moulting? Do you have 2 males that could be fighting, pecking each other?
If it is at just the edges it could be from rubbing them on the bars. Many times if there is not enough clearance from the perch to the bars of the cage my birds will fray and break their tail feathers. Do they have roomy quarters?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:48 pm
by Alec's Finches
ive had them for a few weeks.
I havent seen scraching
and there to old to moult
they havent hit themselves either
they are filling there nest with the feathers and they ALOT! on the floor near the cage. please help.
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:14 pm
by B CAMP
Are they pulling there feathers to use for nesting material ?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:31 pm
by JavaMama
Alec's Finches wrote:ive had them for a few weeks.
I havent seen scraching
and there to old to moult
they havent hit themselves either
they are filling there nest with the feathers and they ALOT! on the floor near the cage. please help.
I have Javas, young pair since October, they went through a moult and used the feathers in nest box. there were so many that came out I was really worried but they grew back and now fine. Still no eggs, but they are trying.
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:41 pm
by Alec's Finches
wow. i think i have the same promblem mabey there are feather in the nest and everywere
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:52 pm
by CandoAviary
Birds moult when they get their adult feathers but then they moult every year for the rest of their lives. Sometimes some birds will moult more due to fear, stress, diet etc.
If they are plucking them for nesting material then just add more nesting stuff, coco fiber, straw, hay,etc. this should keep them busy. Though it is not wise to breed moulting birds. Both laying and moulting take a lot of energy.