Calum Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yesterday when I went out to the garden I saw sophies feathers on the floor and charitys as well. Is it possible they are fighting; because sophie has hardly any feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Could they be moulting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 There are a number of things it could be. IWe've got 2 newbies and the Coral is losing feathers as she's attaining her adult plumage. Because she's white it's more noticable. If there's no other evidence to show they're fighting/attacking eachother it could be moulting. Also check them for mites. There's been quite a lot of depluming mite around this year (as every other mite ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I would think they are starting to moult..... The first time mine started I thought something had been killed in the garden and went around looking for a dead bird.... It was my Marilyn starting to moult her dust bath was full of feathers. Three of mine are moulting at the moment. I don't think you should be too worried if there has been no trouble before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
