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Feather Loss

Jessica_Rawks Feb 02, 2008 01:30 PM

I saw a parakeet I want to buy. But he has circular bald spots around his eyes. What is this and is it contagious to my other birds?
Thanks!

Replies (2)

Tarrigo Feb 08, 2008 07:27 PM

I don't know what it could be but it doesn't sound good. Can you return the bird if you buy it?
If you can, buy it, take it to an avian vet and get an opinion. Return if if the vet advises you to.

PHIggysbirds Feb 10, 2008 12:01 PM

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I definitely wouldn't buy it unless you are able to get a health guarantee and can take it to an avian vet. Every so often a bird is hatched with strange feather growth which is healthy but most often it is a sickness that is causing the problem. Even scaly face mites can cause them to lose feathes around the eyes or beak area besides many other bacterial or parasitic causes.

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