My budgie has a bleeding twisted feather. Is it a blood feather?

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My budgie fell in her cage and twisted a feather. She's been preening it but it hasn't straightened our fallen out. I see a small amount of blood at the follicle. Should this be removed immediately? Thanks you. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Lily. Rarely are broken blood feather a serious medical concern. Most of the times, birds will preen/groom bothersome feathers out. Think of it like having a splinter. You will work on it until it hurts, leave it alone for a while, then resume trying to get it out. Birds are similar with feathers. If bleeding is persistent and does not stop, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

My budgie has a bleeding twisted feather. Is it a blood feather?

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