New birds are here... pics added

Rhonda · Post by **Rhonda** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:03 pm

Yes had hoped to pick up some Blukote today but I would have been risking my life to get out of here!

baronrenfrew · Post by **baronrenfrew** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:07 pm

Hmmm.. Would they molt now and fill in or should she force a moult?

I haven't done it but i believe you can force a molt by giving them strict 8 hours of light, and withdraw food and water for two days. There is a disease or ailment on parrots makes them shed all their feathers so they are completely naked. Then you HAVE to force a molt.

Post by **Killerbunny** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:16 pm

I wouldn't force a moult at this point because they've already had enough stress in their little chicken lives. I think they'll do just fine with Rhonda!

Jaye · Post by **Jaye** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:28 pm

They've been through enough, plus not a great time of year to be featherless.

Ontario Chick · Post by **Ontario Chick** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:12 pm

Not bad at all, what I see is Natural molt without enough Time, Space, Enough to Do and some goodies to help the feathers fill in, but I have seen worse on animals well taken care off.
They will be just fine, I would even wait with the Ivomec and just put some "stress Aid" in their water.
Give them couple weeks and review condition again.
At this point the move was pretty stressful, so less is probably more.
I know you are an experienced poultry woman, so all will be well.
If you feel I can be of assistance, don't hesitate to e-mail.

Doug The Chickenman · Post by **Doug The Chickenman** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:48 pm

I would also suggest ensuring that they have lots of protein available either as Black Oil Sunflower Seeds or maybe a grower ration / Game bird Layer.
That will help them grow the feathers back faster.

Doug The Chickenman · Post by **Doug The Chickenman** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:50 pm

The Red goop he had was called Stop Pick. Our feed store and TSC both carry it. I found it didn't help much. Better to find the under laying cause of the picking.

Rhonda · Post by **Rhonda** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:29 pm

Thanks everyone for the moral support and kind words. To be honest I could never force a moult if it requires with holding water for 2 days. Too much old horsewoman in me. Do we think Blukote will do anything at this point?

Doug The Chickenman · Post by **Doug The Chickenman** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:22 am

I think they will be fine with out the Bluekote.
Force molting is place them in the dark for 2 days and with hold food but give them water for a day this stresses them and makes them molt. Then you bring them back into the light and feed and water normally.

Ontario Chick · Post by **Ontario Chick** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:04 am

Rhonda wrote:QR_BBPOST Thanks everyone for the moral support and kind words. Do we think Blukote will do anything at this point?

Unless there are actual wounds, I wouldn't rush out to get it, but you may want to have it in place when the new feathers start coming in, the blood engorged base of the new feathers may be taken as an invite to peck, especially if they have done it before, then some Blukote will come in handy.