Quaker acting different! Whats wrong?

[Nicolette]

I have a 15 month old quaker parrot named pixel! i have just noticed that her feathers are no longer as well kept as she usulaly keeps them. Also, she does not as willingly come out of her cage for me. I've also noticed a few blood feathers on her and larger feathers on the bottom of her cage. [not just the down ones] What is going on? Is this just her molt or is she sick or something? Thanks!

[birdlady49]

Only an avian vet can answer your questions and do whatever tests are necessary to get your bird back on its feet. And it does sound like your baby should be looked at. Do you need help finding an avian vet?

[primrose04]

it is molting time so be patient with her. They don't really like to be handled at this time for their new feathers are sticking them. Dont mess with the blood feathers unless you see that they are actually bleeding out then you must pull them. My Quaker(PeeWee) lets me break the sleath one the ones on her head but only a few at a time. I have to get right down to her and make kissy sounds and hope she is not in a biting mood.I hope this helps, Rose

[Ginich]

I give my quaker both a shower (in the shower) or a misting on the playgym. I add a little aloe to the mister to soften the sheaths on the feathers. He always feels much softer afterwards and sometimes will let me preen him. Here's a picture of Shrek-hangin' out to dry after being misted.

[kathleen]

Hahah! Shrek! I get it!! Because he's green?!? That's soooo cute. The aloe that you put in, is it aloe juice or gel?

[Nicolette]

thanks for all the different answers! and no i already have a vet thank you though! :]