Pin feathers ready?

[GlitchTown]

So today Sammy allowed me to preen him for the first time! I was so excited to get to the bottom (pun intended) of those pin feathers that have been bothering me. The pin feathers were a vibrant orange with some yellow - normal sun conure colors. At the base of the pins they were white as far as I could see. The problem is no matter how much rubbing of my fingers, they wouldn't open. I didn't put too much force because they seemed really loose and fragile as it was.

So should I put more force? I wish I could post pics of his pins but when I tried to pull out my phone that apparently killed the mood and he was back to his "no touchy" self. Who knows the next time he'll allow me to preen him - let alone touch his head. I'll post pics if he lets me

Thanks!

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[GlitchTown]

Okay, so I gave him a bath and was able to take some pics! I also was able to partially open his pin feather! It got loose and softer, but it still wouldn't fully open. He looked so relaxed! Such a great experience!

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[LordTriggs]

just light preening and showers and they'll come out. Go hard and you'll learn about it the hard way!

Just takes time to get rid of them

 

[DRB]

What is the purpose of messing with a parrots pin feathers?

 

[GlitchTown]

What is the purpose of messing with a parrots pin feathers?

From what I heard, to open them. They're irritating and itchy and without a second bird to help remove them the owner is the only one left to do it

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[SailBoat]

The covering should only be removed if they are fully hardened and will crumble apart by simply touching them. Any more pressure then that and it can be said that they are not yet ready. As stated above, push too far and you will get bitten!

Removing the cover of a 'pin feather' that the Parrot cannot get too, helps develop Trust and Strengthen the Bond.

 

[adz1984]

The last pins I removed on my rb2's head were not that easy they required pinching and lots of rolling, they were more hard than soft if anything and it was obvious he wanted me to do it. Also the pin feathers had feather growing out of them a inch or 2 (is that a sure sign they are ready) What are the downfalls (consequences) of removing unready pins if any?

 

[Inger]

The last pins I removed on my rb2's head were not that easy they required pinching and lots of rolling, they were more hard than soft if anything and it was obvious he wanted me to do it. Also the pin feathers had feather growing out of them a inch or 2 (is that a sure sign they are ready) What are the downfalls (consequences) of removing unready pins if any?

It hurts them and they will use their little beaksies to hurt you back.


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[LordTriggs]

The last pins I removed on my rb2's head were not that easy they required pinching and lots of rolling, they were more hard than soft if anything and it was obvious he wanted me to do it. Also the pin feathers had feather growing out of them a inch or 2 (is that a sure sign they are ready) What are the downfalls (consequences) of removing unready pins if any?

the usual consequence of attempting to remove a pin to early is usual a shriek, followed by a chomp followed by a yelp from you!