Indian Ringneck Losing Feathers

[sapphire128]

Hello! I have a year old Indian Ringneck who has lost 70 percent of his feathers, with only some on his wings and most of them on his head. But his chest area stomach area and back are bare. Even his tail is almost gone. All's that's left is white fuzz and 1-2 new feathers. The back story is that we are are a family of three, four including my parakeet. We had to go out of country for almost a month so he had to leave the parakeet behind under my aunt's care because there was noone else who was willing to take care of him. This happened in December 2016. So when we came back we noticed that the parakeet was slowly losing feathers. We though it was an odd time for him to be moulting... and then it he started losing more feathers, then I thought maybe my aunt and her family neglected him. We took him to a vet that I think wasnt too experienced with birds or I don't know but he sprayed medicine the the bird and fed him something and also he charged a lot. And fast forward a few weeks we took him to another parrot shop and the person at the shop gave us medicine for him and recommended a strict diet. We are trying but I'm worried the feathers might now grow back. Is this a complete moult or something where it takes a lot of time for the feathers to gradually grow back. I can definitely say he's not stressed or depressed he's a happy healthy bird. I'm not sure whats wrong then because Ive had plenty of parakeets in my life and none if them went through this sever form of moulting or whatever it is. :s Please help :s Thank you in advance!

 

[SilverSage]

He needs to be tested for PBFD RIGHT AWAY!

The test is only $20 from avian biotech but it's a deadly and VERY CONTAGIOUS disease!


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[EllenD]

This is not molting at all. Your bird is either self-mutilating due to an emotional, psychological, or physical problem like parasites or an infection, or as SilverSage has already mentioned, he has a serious congenital disease or infection. PBFD immediately comes to mind, it's a very serious and contagious disease and as stated the test is cheap and it's very important to rule it out. Whatever it is that's causing this it's very important that you get it properly diagnosed and start treatment ASAP.

Please find a certified or qualified avian vet and get your bird there immediately. No general vet or "exotics" vet that "treats birds", they do not possess the knowledge or experience to treat a serious problem like what your bird is going through. And never, ever, ever, allow a vet to "spray something on your bird" without knowing what it is and why they are doing it. It was probably a pesticide or poison to kill mites or other parasites and it may have made him worse or caused additional problems. This is why you need a certified or qualified avian vet only. If you let us know where you live we can help you find one quickly.

Do not wait another second, as already stated this is not molting, nor is it in any way normal.

"Dance like nobody's watching..."

 

[eickhorn]

Hello , I need help. My IRN is losing her feathers, and now 2 sores have opened. What can I do right way? How do I add a pic?