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My bird's feathers look wet. Is this normal and how can I help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

My birds feathers look wet how do I cure it ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 17th, 2017

Bathe or mist him with warm water. This will encourage preening and promotes healthy skin and plumage. This could be normal color variation or evidence of some past stress or poor nutrition when the feathers were growing in.

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