My pigeon is losing feathers and looks thin. Is she sick or molting?

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Hi. Many feathers are falling from my pigeon's body. She looks thin. What may be the reason? Is it feather falling season? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Molting time is different for each individual bird, so yes, molting is possible if it is that time for Sheephony. You may see new feathers, called pin feathers, growing in to replace the old if this is the case (they look like little pins sticking out of the skin, hence the name). Other potential causes of feather loss can include nutritional issues, parasites on the skin, infections, illness, etc, so if she seems otherwise unhealthy or ill, or you aren't seeing new feathers growing in, scheduling an exam with your vet is best. In some cases, birds will also pluck feathers if bored or stressed, so adding some enrichment and making sure Sheephony is kept in an area with low stress may help as well.

My pigeon is losing feathers and looks thin. Is she sick or molting?

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