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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 year old
Hi, My budgie has a feather condition: the small feathers on the back and tummy look rotted at the edges. He doesn't have bald patches. He grooms a lot(several times a day), but i know budgies do that, it's not clear for me how often. On one leg, the skin was exfoliating, but the legs look normal, no white spots. Also, he has a brown spot on the cere, is that normal? I have attached photos. Thank you so much!
2 Answers

Answered By Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM
Veterinarian
Published on September 10th, 2018
Answered By Todd Cecil
Veterinarian
Published on April 22nd, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Quiz and including a photo. Feather molting can also be due to stress or disease. Your diet and husbandry appear very good. Maybe provide a little more vegetable protein (beans, legumes), for feather growth. Diseases such as polyoma or PBFD are possible and if feather loss continues, should be tested for. If continued to be concerned, a veterinary visit is recommended.
Good luck.
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