My finch has a broken feather that won't stop bleeding. What to do?

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my zebra finch has a broken feather since 2 to 3 weeks and it keeps bleeding...prior to this it got into fight with a other finch and both got very injured i transferred the other one in a different cage and it healed...but this one does not heal...what should i do? visiting a vet is not very convenient for me so ppease guide me what should i do.

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about your finch and including photos. You need to grab the fractured feather shaft with tweezers and slowly gently pull out the quill. Pull along the length of the feather. If continues to bleed, provide some direct pressure to the bleeding area. Good luck.

My finch has a broken feather that won't stop bleeding. What to do?

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