does any one know whats wrong with this baby?

i has no flight feathers in the nest he had flight feathers but now there are none... the other baby has perfect feathering. other than his missing flight feathers he is fine. any ideas about what to do.

 

here he is side on:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/goos...oflightside.jpg

 

 

and here is his back:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/goos...oflightback.jpg

 

 

thanks.

Sco-tie,

Edited November 28, 200618 yr by Rainbow

Well I have no idea what is wrong, but gee he's beautful

Has he been seen by a avian vet yet? That would be my direction to make sure he does not have a viral or bacterial infection causing him to loose his flights.

He looks like he is missing all his tailfeathers also. Any chance he is being plucked/picked on by other birds?

:ausb: Or a congenital abnormality?

It could be french moult. Or it could be due to dehydration. Most likely it is French moult. You should get your babies checked out by a vet. French moult isn't usually fatal in budgies. The baby will regrow its flight feathers however usually they are deformed and the baby can't fly. This isn't so bad. I have a budgie that I believe had French moult as a chick. She can't fly, but she has lead a perfectly good life. They are known as runners and really benefit and love exercise wheels. My runner loves her exercise wheel.

I have 2 budgies that look exactly like that they can't fly they had pulpitis when they were chicks (which I believe is also known as french molt) so I would have to agree with sailorwolf.

 

I am no expert though but I just wanted to say they look exactly the same.

 

my 2 are perfectly happy they are the best of friends and cute as anything

Did you find out why the baby is like this? I see you have the precious one for sale

yes this one has Pulpits so his feathers may or may not grow back, he has a great home and is all ready a chatter box.

thanks,

Sco-tie

good to hear :bluebudgie:

:bluebudgie: So glad he found a suitable home and is happy. :ausb: