My bird sleeps hanging, damaging tail feathers. How can I fix this?

It's possible the feather is broken -- if he'll let you check it out, you'll be able to see a break or bend in it. However if the feathers seems OK, Dino may pluck it himself when a new one is ready to grow in. If the feather is bleeding at all, you will need to have it removed to prevent continued bleeding. If it seems very painful or bothersome, or there is any visible wound around it, having a vet take a look is best.

I can see what you mean regarding the damage. He may be overgrooming the tail if he is bored, so you could try giving him some new toys. The tail can also be damaged when walking about in the floor, especially if he lands harshly. If you notice any sign of feather plucking I would take him for a check up.

Ouch! Those feet should be checked out by a vet and some blood tests run to make sure there isn't a nutritional deficiency or other illness causing the foot problem. If your bird checks out OK, then it may be a genetic deformity that will be there for life. Birds that have trouble perching or getting around may do better with large, flat perches, or flat shelf-like platforms so they can rest their feet and move around without falling off. Food and water dishes with similar shaped platforms can also help make it easier for your bird to access.

I'm sorry to hear that! There are several things that could be causing Indie distress. The first step is to check for any obvious issues such as parasites, skin infections, redness, wounds, etc around the tail or vent that could be causing distress. Digestive issues that are causing loose stools may also cause matting around the vent leading to tail feather pulling. If you suspect a health cause, a trip to your vet is best to address these problems. If Indie checks out healthy, making sure she has enough enrichment can help. Adding in toys she can preen, puzzles to play with, etc can all help. If she's housed with another bird, making sure the other bird isn't picking on her and that there are enough food, water dishes, etc around can help prevent competition. Spending time together playing or interacting can also help. In some cases, the feather pulling behavior can become learned. Making a bird-sized Elizabethan (cone) collar (Google tutorials on how to make one) can help stop her from plucking and help break the habit.

Chewing feathers can be caused by a number of reasons. Ava may be bored or stressed out, and thus chewing on feathers or overpreening. Adding in some extra toys or toys that can be chewed on may divert her attention there instead. Moving her to a calmer location in the house away from stressful pets and people can also help. Sometimes, parasites or skin issues can cause overpreening or feather chewing. Looking for signs of parasites such as flecks of "stuff" on the feather base along the skin, redness, itching, irritation etc can alert you to this. If you see discoloration, wounds or visible changes to the skin that can also indicate a skin issue which should be looked at or treated. If home changes and care don't help, it is always best to schedule a veterinary checkup to rule out more serious health issues, and have them treated.

It could be that the feathers just got bent as they were growing in, however if you are noticing other changes, or are concerned about Coqui's overall health, it is always best to schedule a veterinary exam. They can perform routine bloodwork to check for any nutritional issues and illnesses such as PBFB if you are concerned, or even check for more common problems such as parasites or skin infections, and at least give you some peace of mind regarding it. If he checks out healthy, it could just be a prolonged molt or result of simply being him. Continuing to provide a balanced diet (it seems like you already are), providing plenty of enriching toys to prevent boredom plucking.

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.