My bird has feather loss under wings. Is it normal or a health issue?

Thanks for reaching out about Sundar. Feather picking can be behavioral or medication. Check for external parasites such as mites or lice. Viral diseases such as Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease or Avian Polyomavirus, are also possible. Dietary deficiencies can lead to weak feathers that break or fall out easily. Birds typically have a bald spot under their wings, normally. This is typically a molding season, so some feather loss can be expected. Review diet, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Bangaram and including a photo. Psittacine Feather Destructive Behavior is common in parrots, but the difficulty is acquiring a cause. Stress/behavior is common a nd can consist of breeding, nutritional or environmental stressors. Diseases can also lead to pulling feathers including infectious diseases (viral, bacterial), metabolic disorders (liver, renal), skin diseases and others. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and try to determine a cause. Diet and husbandry practices need to be reviewed with a veterinarian experienced with birds. Some diagnostic tests will probably be recommended and necessary to come to a conclusion. There is no topical medication that is going to cure or even stabilize this condition. Good luck.

Monitor him for excessive preening or feather picking. If you see either. Have him examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause. In the meantime, clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Bathe or mist him with warm water to promote preening and healthy plumage. Feed a balanced diet including a commercial pelleted diet, fortified seed mix and fresh fruits, greens and vegetables. You can also feed cooked rice, beans and plain pastas in small amounts.

Thanks for reaching out about flint and including a photo. The picture of the feather appears normal. Heavy molts can be normal but also the caused by stress, poor nutrition, some viral diseases, external parasites (mites, lice), metabolic problems (liver, kidney) and others possibilities. A veterinary visit is recommended if concerned to help assess the problem and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

If he is not actively pulling out the feathers I would not be worried. It may just be a normal molt for his age. You could always get a feather supplement to help him along like this one from Nekton: https://www.amazon.com/Nekton-Bio-for-Bird-Feathering-150gm/dp/B0002DIM3C?th=1

Hi, and thank you for this question. It is normal for birds to preen their feathers, and in the process loose feathers often fall off. As long as there are no bold areas on them it is not considered a problem.

Thanks for reaching out about Blink and including photos. Feather picking can be due to external parasites (mites, lice), bacterial or viral dermatitis, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), endocrine problems and stress. A veterinary visit is highly recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Ensure that heat support is provided due to the loss of feathers and ability to regulate the body temperature. Good luck.