My cockatiel is bleeding from a feather. What's the first aid?

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Hi. I got an 8 month old male lutino cockatiel. Few days ago i found blood on the perch in the cage, but i let it go. But today i found a feather in the cage filled with blood. What should i do? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 20 days old | 0.044 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

As long as there is no active bleeding, you don't have to do anything. Birds will lose "blood feathers" (those with a blood supply) occasionally due to trauma, rough handling or pecking. It will typically clot on its own if the entire feather comes out. If not, the remainder of the feather must be plucked. A styptic powder, such as Quik Stop, can be used with gentle pressure to stop active bleeding. If none is available, plain corn starch will work.

My cockatiel is bleeding from a feather. What's the first aid?

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