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My Indian Ringneck hit window, lost feathers. Will she fly again?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

H,i my bird bammed on a window and lost most of its flight feather and now is not able to fly. It's been 2 months and his flight feathers are not coming she is a Indian ringneck. will she ever be able to fly again?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on March 26th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Peru and including a photo. Birds usually molt in spring but if all the feathers were knocked out, new feathers should grow in soon. Poor nutrition and some diseases can affect new feather growth and a veterinary visit is needed if problems persist. Good luck.

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