Why is my young bird bleeding under its tail when it gets scared?

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hi, I have a bird at around 5 months that when he is panicked he tries to fly and he ends up bleeding under his tail. this has happened several times and the blood is in the same place. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Max shouldn't be bleeding just from moving around, and if it happens repeatedly in the same spot, or doesn't stop bleeding, I'd be concerned. It is a good idea to have him checked out by a local vet to make sure there isn't an injury there such as a broken blood feather, an abscess under the skin that is opening up when jostled, or a wound on the skin from parasites, stress picking or other injury. If he is bleeding at home, you can use something such as a little cornstarch to stop the bleeding, and then gently clean the area with a warm washcloth to remove any dirt or debris so you can check for wounds.

Why is my young bird bleeding under its tail when it gets scared?

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