Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 15 days old
My baby cockatiel has been shaking/scratching his head for 24h. He is 2.5 months old
1 Answer
Published on March 26th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Pinky. Molting is an itchy period of time. Do you see any skin damage? Bleeding? Feather mites could also be a concern. If the problem persists or worsens, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.
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