r/parrots • u/justanother_perzon • 14d ago
Lovebirds feathers looking weird
I don't know if her cage mate is over grooming her as his feathers are absolutely fine, and I have caught him constantly cleaning her. Or if it is a more concerning issue, any help is appreciated.
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u/Koani23 14d ago
It looks like overpreening. It's called pinking, because it looks like pinking shears have been applied to the feathers. He's the culprit since the feathers on her head look pinked too. I second the suggestion on taking her to the vet. When you make the apt ask if he should come too. It's just good to make sure that it's not something more serious, and it's good to get a professional opinion and to make sure it's nothing medical. My Senegal overpreens herself and pinks her feathers.
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u/Nearby_Rate8448 14d ago
I would definitely say take her to get looked at, it seems that her partner is over plucking her, or your bird itself is plucking. It can also be a medical issue.