Why is my 3-month-old canary losing feathers and acting sick?

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my canary is about 3 months old she is a mix of a northern dutch canary and a beige satinette canary...she has started to lose her feathers and i am concerned because it seems slightly early for her to be moulting as she has not gained all her feathers yet and still is a baby bird also she looks slightly unwell, she has ruffled feathers most of the day and naps...i have been giving her a few vitamin supplements and she is still losing feathers is this normal? what can i do to help her? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 17 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Baby birds can lose feathers in what looks like a molt as their adult feathers come in. If she is molting, you will see new feathers, called pin feathers, sticking out of the skin (they look like little needles). If she is otherwise healthy and active and on a balanced diet I wouldn't be too concerned, however you did mention she is a bit lethargic. If she is losing feathers and isn't growing in new ones, and remains lethargic or begins to decrease her eating/drinking habits, have changes in stool, etc, then seeking out an exam in person is best to rule out any issues such as parasites, illness, nutrient issues, etc that could be causing her symptoms. Keeping her eating and drinking, warm, and away from any other birds that may pick on her if she is ill can also help until you can get to a vet.

Why is my 3-month-old canary losing feathers and acting sick?

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