Feathers Missing around mouth

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crazybirdlady
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Feathers Missing around mouth

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Hi, I am wondering if anyone has had this happen to their birds ... Bentley, our 2 1/2 yr old IRN is losing the small feathers around his beak to the point where there is small bald spots on both sides. I have never seen this before. We have had him for 7 months now and he seems to be in perfect health. He eats well, gets lots of exercise, and doesn't appear to be ill. He does however rub his beak on different perches, etc almost like it is itchy for him. The rest of his body is in perfect feather. I am almost wondering if he is having an allergic reaction to something we have fed him, although there hasn't been anything out of the ordinary. I am also wondering if a vet visit might be required?

Has anyone else seen this?
Donovan
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Re: Feathers Missing around mouth

Post by Donovan »

I've never seen this specifically but I wonder if it could be mites.
Or possibly his water source or something he eats.

Maybe try changing up his diet and try different water.
And to be fair here, I don't know what i'm talking about.
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