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My budgie has red skin and is losing feathers on its chest and wings?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Lovebird | Female

my budgie have less feather but not too much, below her chest and inside the wings she has less feather which seems to have red skin in her body

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Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 15th, 2019

Hello, Birds can lose feathers for a variety of reasons, ranging from skin disease to nutritional deficiencies or behavior problems. I would recommend having Chicky seen by her veterinarian to best determine what is happening with her. I hope this is helpful.

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