At first i thought it may be moulting, but it is only three months old and its little sister’s feathers look nothing like it, her feathers look perfect. I would guess for about two weeks now it looks scruffier by the day?!

  • @[email protected]
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    41 month ago

    Not an expert but it’s interesting that the sibling looks fine – maybe this one’s got a little deficiency? I’ve seen caged budgies look that way (sad I know).

  • Don Piano
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    41 month ago

    Whatever else is going on, that pigeon is also molting. Those are pinfeathers around their face. The plumage could stand to be preened by someone, but I don’t get the impression that there’s a health issue beyond that going on here.

    • Don Piano
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      41 month ago

      Three months old is also close to when they switch over from baby feathers to adult feathers only, as I understand.

      • @AchtungDrempelsOP
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        11 month ago

        Yeah, i guess it is just moulting. I only started to feel weird about it because the sister does not yet. Thank you.

  • HexM
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    225 days ago

    Is this your pigeon? At any rate, I am definitely not an expert whatsoever, but I would also say that it’s simply moulting.