Why is my budgie losing tail feathers and they aren't growing back?

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Hello! My budgie just lost her longest tail feather, but the feather is missing the calamus. This is the second one that has fallen out like that and no others have grown in its place. Why could this have happened? Thank you! Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the picture and reaching out about Kore. This could be either a fractures feather, possibly weakened by a nutritional deficiency. Protein and several vitamin and minerals are important for feather strength and integrity. Check to see if the calamus is still in place inside the follicle. Usually the birds will chew it and work it out. Another possible condition is one of a few viral diseases that can damage feathers. If the condition continues, a veterinary visit is recommended.

Why is my budgie losing tail feathers and they aren't growing back?

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