Normal moulting?

[Shane Gowland]

I've only had Canarys for a few months, so I haven't seen their moult before. My hen is showing some redness on the neck and I'm worried that it's not normal.

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- I treated with Moxidectin a few weeks ago as part of my normal parasite prevention activities
- Up until about a week ago, the hen was housed in an aviary with the cock. Didn't observe any fighting, though.

[finchbreeder]

It certainly looks like a heavy moult. You say she was with the cock and is not now, so was she like this before the move?
LML

[Shane Gowland]

She wasn't this bad before the move, but did have some redness and missing feathers.

[Tiaris]

It looks as if she has new feathers emerging through, so should improve over the next few days.

[finchbreeder]

Would suggest a normal moult aggravated by the stress of a move. As T has said the new feathers can be seen emerging so all should be well soon.
LML

[Shane Gowland]

Thanks, guys.