Finch in early stages of going bald

26 May 2011, 20:20

I have a gouldian finch hen that is just starting to go bald, what should I do to prevent this from getting worse, I will try and post a photo up later if I can, thanks

30 May 2011, 20:54

Yes a picture would help alot

30 May 2011, 21:29

Is she breeding? I have one that goes "vulture" during breeding season, but is a great mother. I think the stress of breeding may effect some individuals but age may have something to do with it. If she has been liced/wormed etc this may be the reason.

30 May 2011, 21:31

She has only had one clutch of eggs in march but he father died a few days after fledging, so that may have put a lot of stress on her but this was 2 months ago and her going bald has only happened in the past few weeks

31 May 2011, 16:42

31 May 2011, 19:53

Anybody??

31 May 2011, 19:58

Looks similar to an injury from hitting the wire to me.

31 May 2011, 20:00

It's been happening over a period of time though

31 May 2011, 20:36

I'm not saying that this is what happened. But the skin can be parted from the head and as it heals back feathers fall out and then regrow. also could be a skin infection, birds usually go bald from the back.

31 May 2011, 21:23

Agreed it doesn't look like the typical " vulturism " that a lot of hens get . Do Gouldians go bald when they age ?