How to Deal With a Broken Blood Feather | PARRONT TIP TUESDAY

[@filip4699]

You just saved my parrot

[@rainwitch321]

Just had to let you know that you probably saved my old Quaker girl's life. A semi-feral cat, that my grandkids took in, got into my room and managed to get Sansa. She tried to avoid him but doesn't fly much so lost altitude. To make a very long, and torturously emotional, story short - After watching your video, my son and I were able to stop the bleeding in 5 or 6 medium-length feathers from the edge of her wing and the bleeding stopped in seconds. Now, 48 hours out, she's back to her normal, chipper (and bossy) self. She still can't fly but really, she has no need to. New DEMAND - no cats in my room. Thank you from the bottom of my family's heart for your very understandable and interesting video. We had absolutely no problems after using your advice and method. From a grateful "mom", Apryl

[@theawesomeness373]

Rocky is such a character 😂

[@sooodroopy8697]

Goon I'm pretty sure you just blow dry them

[@pachipanda2564]

Thank you so much! I watched this video before any injury happened and when my cockateil had a broken feather that was bleeding I knew exactly what to do and she was fine!

[@beardeddragons8721]

Very good. Many people here watch this when it happens...

[@rmcbeigh]

Couldn't get my bird out of his cage this morning so I just turned on the video and hhe flew over and started saying who who who who and bobbing his head up and down

[@SeabassFishbrains]

lol my budgie does the same thing! If I can't get him to come out, all I need is a bird video or some music and he'll come right out!

[@bham676]

Thank you my wife and i almost lost our cockatiel and your advice gave us the tools to save his precious little life

[@SnacPacCraz]

Thanks. I am a new parrot owner and I needed to learn this. I hope I never have to this, but now am prepared in case.

[@thisdude8675]

hey I was wondering, since I just saw your comment and you got a bird 7 months ago, how is the experience? are they hard to maintain? are there any specific problems you have had, like taming him? I'm planning on getting a bird as well.

[@rondasinyard6375]

WaSup all birds are different all have a different history I have 4 parrots and it is better to start out with a smaller bird because they won't hurt as much as the big birds if they try to bite but they are not hard to keep they are very funny and they will take some time to get used to you.

[@geno9788]

I would go to different forums and websites, buy books and if possible check out birds in real life. It's a big commitment and you have to be ready for it. This channel is a great resource as well

[@tr8529]

SnacPac Craz I was a total nutcase when I saw my first bit of blood on my first bird. But once I got the blood feather out (after I called my avian vet and basically said it's life or death!) so they pretty much guided me & made sure to have me do it and do it correctly. I became a pro as we all do after we panic the first time!!!! My conure always let me do it! I always got the screech eventually lol. But she still preferred I do it then she do it herself!!!

[@rainpuppet]

@@thisdude8675 heyyyyy this is an extremely old comment and u probably already have ur answer, but it isnt hard per say, there are just routines you have to adapt into your life to go by every day.

[@geesegoose6174]

3:29 birb went 'don't remind me' 😭😂

[@kaikaigsd2971]

I would be so scared to do this ! rocky is just having the time of his life dancing! :D

[@maidenchynna2725]

When I first got my parakeet, one of them got a broken blood feather. I wouldn't have known what was happening or what to look up had I not seen this video months before getting them. Thank you so much!

[@AleMaia]

My lovebird was only a few months and two of his tail’s feathers broke. I found him bleeding so bad that he could barely move. I was in panic, cause the nearest vet was in 3 hours from my house and he wouldn’t have make it in such a long time. Then I remembered the guy who sold me him: he has a shop but he’s also a breeder. I drove to the shop and he did exactly what you’re saying: he took out the two broken feathers and stoped the blood. I had to use a special powder to close the wound. If I hadn’t bring my baby to him and if he wasn’t such a good breeder, my Jay wouldn’t probably be here Now he’s doing fine, he’s 5 yrs... Thanks to your video I’ve just realized what might be his real problem: after that episode, he kept ripping off his own tail! I thought it was a stress condition and I’ve tried everything to stop it! But now I believe he just got extremely traumatized by that awful experience. I knew it was bad, and at the time I had the feeling he could have died, but only now I realize how bad it was. Now that I know what’s going on, maybe I can help him better. Thank you!

[@tr8529]

Rocky is a trip!!!!! He's certainly a ham!!!!! Lol And definitely loves showing off!!!!!

[@weirdcat8373]

1:28 The big birb is like: ''Ehehehe I don't give a shit! Lalalala!''

[@tuliko8678]

Thanks so much, Marlene... I didn’t even know blood feathers were a thing!

[@thedfferentone1597]

Neither. :>

[@millycollinson4725]

Your birds are so beautiful! And thanks so much you just saved my cockatiel x

[@NeonStarr0067]

With the combo of your voice and dark hair, you remind me so much of Mila Kunis! Really helpful tip, btw, thanks! Glad to have found this channel.

[@covynxx718]

Omg Rocky waving.. stop it. ❤️❤️🥰

[@mamashanshan2772]

So awesome and heartwarming to see how happy and healthy your characters are! I love, love Macaws! My niece has one she rescued, she knows me as her Aunt! Thank you for the knowledge! I was searching how to help this little dove I rescued last night with a broken elbow and wing, and found you!

[@mamamillwright458]

Lol! I found myself saying "hiiii" out loud, when he waved

[@sarahwilloughby2509]

Good info BUT I couldn't do it. Vet visit! Guess it's a good thing I have dogs and cats. USUALLY they're easier to deal with. Through UTube I've kinda gotten into birds, but I'm too old, since they live so long, and I have rescue dogs and cats to take care of. I love living the flock life vicariously by watching ur vids. Rocky's shower vid is, is, is...words fail me! Too adorable!

[@carbisthecockatiel4595]

Sarah Willoughby you could get a bird like a budgie or a Cockatiel, maybe a conure? I have a Cockatiel and he is so sweet:):) you can probably tell from my 📱KZbin channel😂

[@sarahwilloughby2509]

Thx so much for the comment. It was a sweet suggestion. I'm 68 yrs old (I like to think 68 is the new 45 --very active). I currently have one dog and am caring for a yr old GIANT, adorable German Shepard "puppy" till his family sells their house. I also have 5 cats and feed, shelter, etc. a feral cat colony. I'll be pet sitting yet another dog for the month of June. All these are rescue fur companions, and I love them. I love them so much that I've made arrangements for their care if my third diagnosis of cancer proves challenging. I can't in good conscience take another creature into an uncertain situation. I did send a donation to Wings of Love bird sanctuary here in TX in honor of Einstein the Texas parrot's hatchday. That's the way I, AND OTHERS, can make a difference. I want to encourage any/all animal lovers who watch UTube rescues to forego the fast food meal, the fancy coffee, or the cost of a movie to send the amt they would have spent to a rescue group. I love Animal Aid India, SCARS, Vet Ranch, etc. Put ur money where ur heart is one time or send a donation in lieu of a gift to an animal loving friend/family member. One size fits all! God bless. U obviously have a big heart. Helping animals/people will earn u stars in ur crown in heaven and their love in the here and now. Much love to ur fur/feather/fin companions.

[@geno9788]

68 isn't too old to adopt a much older bird that doesn't have much time left? Those kinds of birds are rare but when they come up many people don't give them a second look. The only problem I see is having 5 cats. That being said you seem like someone who cares a lot about animals and you seem to have a big heart so good for you!

[@laylauk2654]

Why don't you get 2 or 3 hens, the cats n dog will be OK with them. I know as I've got cats dog n hens. Love the eggs, so do the cats n dog. From England uk

[@lubnahaddad6502]

@@carbisthecockatiel4595 you might not have time to get to the vet. Avian vets are not common in small cities and large cities have too much traffic.

[@newsallypurpleyt8609]

This is a very helpful vid for people with pet birds or people that want to learn more about blood feathers.

[@alexvanroekel6295]

Very good parrontip this time. I also do it everytime with a second person, so one can hold the parrot and the second can focus on pulling the feather out. The first time you will be insecure, but later you get used to it and it's a simple trick. Please more emergency tips Marlene, they are great and very helpful! Love you!

[@tamaraelza]

My B &G loves being toweld, he just lays there like a baby. We broke a few blood feathers when he was fledgling. My grey takes care of her own. Thank you for all of these helpful videos

[@shmickletv4157]

Because of this video we knew what to do when my budgie Sky flew into a table and two of his blood feathers broke. He is okay now.

[@Vurt72]

Rocky is truly a piece of art, so beautiful.

[@abby1051]

You look very radiant in this video Marlene! Your birds look pretty good too. :)

[@binglesnort]

I know this video is old so there's no way you're going to see this, but just wanted to say, thank you so much for this information. I found this video a few days ago and have been watching your other videos a lot these past couple of weeks. My cockatiel had just broken a blood feather and I had to get the pin out with my fingers. My dad had trouble restraining her and she bit us both but after he got a good (safe) hold on her, I was able to pull it out easily. I called the vet right after the bleeding stopped to check to see if I did it right, and she said I did. Thank you for this video. I might not have been able to help my baby in time if I hadn't seen it earlier this week! She looks like she is doing alright for now but I will monitor her closely for the next couple hours. I will definitely get pair of hemostats as soon as possible.

[@annalisa14]

Good demonstration of how a feather is anchored into the follicle !💕

[@20greeneyes20]

Your really good at articulating your point. It's was well understood. Can you discuss bird beaks as well ? Thanks !!!!!!

[@MooMoo-nl4gu]

Thank you so much my Quaker parrot that I just got had a blood feather and I had no clue what to do ( this is my first parrot and was found outside so we decided to take it in) you just saved my sweet birds life ❤️

[@trishabiswas110]

I liked that parrot sitting in her shoulder, so cute.😉😘

[@gigi4713]

Love to see your beautiful birds! Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@devinjonathan5681]

I wonder what happens in nature or if that's a common killer of natural birds.

[@maisyarcher5517]

They probably dont get them a lot in nature

[@parkers9095]

Not in the wild.Its not really common unless they run into something or get attacked.But yes in captivity,sadly

[@megelizabeth9492]

I imagine it’s most common during the molt, since the new feathers coming in are already more fragile and easy to break.

[@ranstra12]

@@megelizabeth9492 a young eaglet just died from a broken feather. SWF EAGLES~ Lady Hawk

[@oceanxwaves609]

I was wondering that the other day

[@Hamstar]

is pulling a bleeding blood feather ok to do for a crest feather? (like on an umbrella cockatoo)

[@geno9788]

It's a very rare occurrence and it normally isn't a blood feather (aside from when it's growing out and is what is known as a pin feather)

[@brianr6744]

Now that I understand this more I might get a bird. This was the only thing keeping me from getting one

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

I have a few more recent blood feather videos too, but always always ALWAYS do as much research as you can before bringing home one of the biggest responsibilities you'll ever have. ❤️ So glad this helped you!

[@kermettethefrog1059]

your bird knows some moves!XD

[@kermettethefrog1059]

LOVE seeing her/him(i'm new here.) dance

[@XDataDoctorX]

Rocky....That's the best & graceful way of saying "Hi" Totally enjoyed it. I want a date with all your birds Marlene....Well on a second thought I want a week long date :)

[@loveyourparrot_]

I LOVE the videos, great job Marlene. You're awesome.

[@server1ok]

My pigeon pulled out his own broken blood (flight ) feather. It bled for 2 days ( about 2 nickles a day ) and you can sometimes wait it out if you have a champ bird. I monitored him and inspected to make sure that he wasn't sapped even if I noticed he was less active there was still basic activity like drink/eat/poop/flying etc. ( though he didn't bathe or excessively fly ) The benefit of leaving it is, the bird will pull it with limited force so that bones, ligament isn't damaged and he won't hate on you. With parrots thou, I guess that they can more easily do harm.

[@padinajalali5740]

Hi could you please make a video about what should we do to dry the parrot after bath?

[@charleshendrick7266]

Depends on the bird. Some prefer just to air dry on their own, but on mine I wrap them briefly in a towel to pull out some of the water, then blow dry them with a hair dryer on a low setting, of course careful not to over heat them or concentrate air on their face.

[@sierabryant4887]

Charles Hendricks hey I do that too!! She loves it

[@nicelemans]

My 'tiels love to be blow dried. They turn sideways and put their head under their wings, roll around and just act silly. If I stop the hair dryer before they're ready, they screech until I turn it back on.

[@karlawithak8996]

Your birds are so beautiful!

[@123rosebuds]

Easily understood--a great, practical video.

[@cyleshah9029]

you encourage to have a bird as pet because love animals on a whole so thanks

[@lovemyfamily9228]

Marlene we pulled the feather but we noticed it broke from where it was bent. All the videos we've seen don't mention to go to the rooted area! Betsy is no longer bleeding, should we still be worried? Thanks for all your inspiring and amazing birds' videos 🕊💕🌻

[@beardeddragons8721]

People here be like u just saved my bird like THEY SHOULD KNOW THIS STUFF BEFORE GETTING ONE FR

[@tori5598]

i agree, but in all the research ive been doing the past few weeks preparing for a bird I will probably not get for another few years, I didn't see anything about this. I had to search for it specifically after reading a bit about pin feathers.

[@rhzalinoureddine4336]

Hello, can a baby bird of 3 weeks suffer from the samething ? Couse I've found blood on his wing. I did not know about the blood feather thing.

[@aashiqs1959]

As soon as i removed the blood feather, it started bleeding. Is that normal? I have an Exhibition Budgie.

[@vjayez5647]

You're only meant to remove them if they're bleeding..

[@jessiang9708]

Thank you so much, this is a great educational video! My little guy gets broken blood feathers all the time due to his daredevil nature haha, so this will come in handy

[@ssquackyart3095]

Rocky is SO cute!

[@harrypotterspellsandsecret4639]

YOU LITERALLY JUST SAVED MY BIRD! 😆😆

[@ajperri2279]

Thank you from 2021! My cockatiel broke his tail feather, luckily it didn't bleed to badly, and I was able to remove it. It just kind of came out in my hand, hopefully it is all out, I think I pulled a whole feather. And there is not bleeding.

[@lifetimeorigami8307]

I love Rocky so much!

[@psychronic8327]

Feather gets damaged crouch behind a box for 5 seconds to regenerate health

[@kellygluth420]

I can’t focus with that amazing bird 😍😍😍😍🤣😘😘

[@bloathar]

Are u british perchance? ;-)

[@heatherhancock446]

Thank you so much. This is very helpful. I had a rescue Quaker who passed and now I have a pet chicken who I am nursing back to health after he and hisMom and clitch mates were killed by a cat. This helped us as he lost 2 wing blood feathers and it helped. Chickenare loving amd have amazing personalities too. We miss our quaker and are taking in a rescue conure. Do you think the same rules apply when doing an intro with a parrot and a chicken? Any tips besides quarentine are appreciated ty.

[@lindaincolorado2646]

My groomer accidentally stepped on my B&G macaw's tail. Pulled out a feather and damaged the follicle. She said NOT to put QuickStop on it, just apply pressure for 10 minutes. It took a bit longer (of course was on a Sunday. all vets closed) but it healed and she was fine.

[@secret1swife965]

you are amazing thank you for these helpful videos!🌹

[@awesomebirdgirl940]

Hey, i ned ur help mybudgie has a blod feather. Its my first time. It isent bleading from outside but inside. Do i ned to get it out or not?!? Pless help

[@akshadkude]

I just love watching u , rather than parrots and Im too having parrots

[@lorenna9922]

your birds are gorgeous 😍😍😍😍 the colors are beautiful

[@laurenalderman9660]

Won't the bird be scared and not want you to touch it after you take the feather out? Won't the pulling hurt?

[@rosellamars4173]

Lauren :D my bird would be mad at me for a while but if you sweet talk him and give him yummy treats he'll be fine

[@tortellinifettuccine]

It hurts them a lot but it'll hurt more if you don't do it or if you do it slow

[@mysterioustransmission2536]

aww the way he waved at the camera

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

+Mysterious Transmission Yeah he's a cutie!!

[@dujejajw5718]

My parrot has a blood feather under his wing and screams when he puts his wing down. I’m way to scared to take it out. SOS

[@fish9736]

how do you get Rocky's blood feather out he's he's a little I'm not saying he's bad I'm just saying how do you get it out

[@isibellaantoinette3841]

You have to get a towel, a large thick towel and place it over the bird and wrap the bird like a burrito, if you have someone else on hand to help hold the bird still even better. It's usually a two person job for a bird that size. Unless you have an amazing relationship with your bird I would not suggest just pulling out a macaw feather like this, you will get bitten! Gloves also can help, even if the bird is in the towel it will still try to bite. They key to an emergency like this is speed, just locating and getting the feather out as quickly as possible to reduce stress and bleeding to the bird. If the bleeding is minimal and not heavy, you can just apply flour to the area and let it clot.

[@redrumax]

I used to pull those off my canaries when I was little...Did not know why but did not like them bleeding. I have lots of finches now but no blood feathers any more

[@monkeynumbernine]

Oh dear, I've had my parrot for years, and this has never happened. I hope it doesn't. He was not a pet when I got him and he doesn't like to be handled.

[@bluuxberrii5964]

I know I’m like 4 years late but, when pulling the feather out, does it hurt the bird? Or can they not feel it?

[@aidenolivier2377]

it hurts the bird

[@rainpuppet]

what if the broken feather is on their wing and not their tail? do u still towel them?

[@MOONSLIFE36]

my bird has tips of feathers broken off stuck in skin and causing swelling. I tried tweezing its like a rock in there. plus he was abused and a rescue and he has his sheath on almost all his feathers I try taking it off but it pulls the feather out at slightest touch. he has a stump foot and a broken toe on the other! he is a mess !

[@annalisa14]

Excellent information Marlene. But we need to see, laid out on your table, ALL the tools needed to be prepared for 🩸 blood feather event. Birdie emergency Doctor Bag first aid kit ! Also, we need REAL footage of ONE person tending to her bird, because MANY of us have only one bird and no one to help us ! Panic sets in ....many of us are living alone, with one bird and not much information...😅😭😢

[@rajibsarma9483]

He is dancing 😂🤣🤣

[@candyluna2929]

I love Rocky

[@novanebula7888]

My cokiteil has a broken blood deter on his tail it has stopped bleeding what should I do the vet said to leave it alone

[@coolperson4418]

The waving 😭

[@13tabicat13]

If they have a crooked feather and its causing them pain, do you assist them with removing the feather or let them remove it in thier own?

[@aubreyward2659]

I wish we had a bird store around here!

[@hollysanford5313]

I have a question I wanted to see if you get help me get the word out about? Since you are well known and love your birds. Love your videos, they are so informative and one of the reasons why I chose the first bird I have now

[@Definch]

The audio goes really strange at the end of the video, the sound only comes out of the right side?

[@SubrataDasowl]

MARLENE MC'COHEN Hello, All your birds are beautiful. Please do videos on diet and weaning baby birds.

[@futureMRZdulis]

This video is super old, but I still have to ask; what do you do when you see a possible feather starting to break and getting caught on everything??? When my little Kiwi got home, her feather already looked like it's been through an ordeal and it worrying me more and more by the day.

[@makkymak2485]

My bird pulled it out on its own. He barely bleed, but I’m concerned. How can I tell if there is an infection? I heard that they can get an infection from it

[@rondasinyard6375]

one time my mom was trimming my blue and gold macaws nails and he bit her and when he bit her she accidently cut his nail too short so my mom had a cut open finger and then bird had a bleeding nail. we put super glue on it and he has been fine ever since and now he loves my mom. the sad story about him was he was chained in his cage for 17 YEARS by his other owners but now he is in a very good home with us he is allowed to come in and out of his cage anytime we are home he is steal learning that he can come out but he's coming in and out but not very much

[@eaumatangi2251]

I'm getting a budgie for my birthday on July the 5th

[@imaginetoysfungames8539]

E Aumatangi bit late but happy birthday

[@belle369]

What do you do if it’s not bleeding? If I leave it be, when will it go away? What if my bird pulls it out? Also his blood feather is nearby his tail. Is that normal? It’s not bleeding, so should I not bring him to the vet yet? What if I’m not home and it breaks? I’ve only had him for a week!

[@tobyhoughton4291]

what kind of aloe spray is safe I bought an expensive one bit still not sure if that's the right one please let me know thank you

[@Elethys]

What do we do if the bird is afraid of us. I have 2 budgies that are afraid/cautious of people.

[@annalisa14]

If humans are afraid to pull HARD, then y’all better have Quick-Stop ON HAND and also the PHONE NUMBER of The closest AVIAN Vet and call that vet pronto ! Hemostats are crucial ! If you’re all alone I highly recommend a fire drill with a vet or an experienced bird owner.

[@mirabellaszombati8315]

Hi My cockatiel parrot's wing feathers just got ripped out as she got stuck into something really sticky and had all her wings feathers ripped out . How long does it take to grow back

[@probablyniki]

Is there any way to do this on an untamed budgie? My first instinct would be to go to a vet immediately, but I don’t know how long a budgie can survive the amount of blood loss caused by a blood feather. I would never be able to get close enough to my budgies to do any of this to pull it out myself.

[@ΜαρκελλαΧασπαρη]

Okey with that 💗 but idk what do you do like when your parrots tail feathers are broken in half not taken apart just hanging... (Because she caught them when she was sitting down at her cage ) and um do i bteak them apart and leave a small feather or... I pull it all to help another one get our or do i leave it as it is and um... Let her get it our her self? (There is no blood and only two feathers are broken )

[@itsmiraclemax]

I know this is an old video but for example a sun conure I know it should be done asap but how long do you have like can you like get prepared and take a few minutes or get right in there?

[@Parrotfacts]

عندي مثل الدره دي وأحله منها. وليفه مره وهدد. على العموم فيديو حلو. بتوفيق

[@AudoricArt]

BE CAREFUL!! i don't recommend pulling out the blood feather without vetcare. you could seriously injure the bird or even break bone if the feather is mounted that way. if you find a broken blood feather use cornstarch to clot the wound then take them to a vet asap.

[@gachavivienytb7800]

Dont worry. Shes a profesional with birds and knows how to do it. Ofc is the piece of the broken feather in there then take it to a vet.

[@bepis9766]

The nearest vet I have is one hour away, if my birds started bleeding and i couldn’t stop it I don’t know what would happen

[@jgk381]

Get some styptic powder and keep for emergencies. You can get it at most drugstores. It stops any bleeding instantly (for human or animals). Just have to pour it on wherever the blood is coming from and it will stop.

[@alicecrocker7235]

I'm getting budgies , I go to school and they would be left a line for that time period I know that losing as little as 10drops of blood can be fatal should I remove a blood feather before it bleeds just in case

[@alphadragon5464]

Thank you for thank advise it saved my pet cockatiel form a tail boold fethther

[@Mara-qr3ut]

Which country are you in and how much did your galah cost ? Please reply - I really love your videos , easy to understand.

[@pm6829]

Do I pull the feather out if I stopped the feather from bleeding?

[@primtrs2682]

I have a bird and it just broken it blood feather a couple of day ago luckily it stoped bleeding but I don’t know if I should remove it and I don’t have a local vet but the blood dried out and stop bleeding should I still remove it

[@bruh_gio_116]

What if I’m in school and he gets a broken blood feather?