Help with weird tail feather

[PeentPeent]

From what I read on other threads I'm guessing the best route is to let him molt it . But my cheddar boy here has a funky tail feather it's a bit turned and the base (couldn't get a pic of it) has the dry sheath and the feather comes out almost split looking.

It sticks upwards and he doesn't mess with it so I'm hesitant to take it out unless it's recommended
He seems normal as usual

 

[PeentPeent]

He actually clipped the part that went upwards off himself. Now it's just a crusty feeling sheath with a jank feather coming out

 

[GaleriaGila]

I'm really thinking just let it alone for now. Let's see what others think. I know my baby had his share of jank tail feathers as a young bird!
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Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?

Another thread on on vets from Terry57...

Thread 'Avian Vet Resources'

Feb 24, 2022

After a suggestion by a member, @Abu Colo, the Mod Team decided to create a list of veterinarians around the world who see birds. This was something we had discussed a few years ago, but the task seemed so large that we didn't get very far. However, the need is there and we decided that the time was right to get it done.
Not all the vets listed are CAVs, but all treat birds from what we could determine.
To find out if a vet is a CAV, you can search the websites of the ones in your area.
We started working...​

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[PeentPeent]

Oh I should clarify he has an avian vets as all my babies do! They just take time to respond hehe. They agree with letting it molt out

We are calling him our "half assed bird" as he has half a full tail right now