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Re: Society Finches loss of neck feathers
Posted by Rebecca on 10/07/09

On 6/06/09, Chuck wrote:
> I have 7 society finches. 4 of them I removed from the
> community and put in a separate cage in same room. These 4
> have lost feathers around their neck and the skin in their
> neck does not look normal. It seems to be discolored like
> the sacks on new borns after being fed by parents. I have
> a large flight cage. The other 3 societies, and pair each
> of Gouldians, African Orange Cheeks and Owls. They all
> seem ok. This problem on the 4 has been going on for
> several months. Otherwise, these 4 are very active and eat
> well. My birds eat seed and fresh fruit & vegetables
> dailey. Also, there is no feather plucking going on. HELP!
>
> http://www.justanswer.com/questions/o614-finchs-neck-above-
> shoulders-below#ixzz0HgO6pqJp&D


Sounds like you might have a mite problem....I use SCATT and
you put 1 drop on the skin of their necks..

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Society Finches loss of neck feathers, 6/06/09, by Chuck.
• Re: Society Finches loss of neck feathers, 10/07/09, by Rebecca.