It's been a while since I've given yall an update on Lucy's feathers. Well, they're slowly comming back in! She went through what I call a semi molt and is growing some pin feathers in. However, she seems to occasionally pluck out a feather that was already there. I guess its becasue of the pin feathers irritating her. However, we're getting there! It's by no means as easy process. You don't just fix it. Its like a 3D puzzle. You have to look at it from every angle and figure out what goes where and how to keep it all together and held up.

We're also getting better at stepping up. She now knows what to do when a hand is presented in front of her and gladly steps up. However, I still use the rop perch to get her from/ out of her cage. I don't want to associate anything bad with comming out and because she loves her rope perch, it's a very easy fis I'll try to get some pics uploaded later.

That's great Dom, how about some recent pictures of her beautiful feathers?!

it's good to hear that you are making progress with her. i agree with camille, would love to see some photos of the new feathers!

Tada! Here's some I snapped this afternoon. As you can see, she's got some new feathers comming in! Her chest is really filling out with purple. Her neck isn't growing in as quickly, however, there are a few tiny pin feathers.

The second pic is of her back.She's not too good about grooming, but there's also a lot of new growth there.

Like I said, its a long process. You don't just deal with plucking like you would deal with wing clipping. I've left Lucy fully flighted and though not often, she does enjoy hopping from one perch to the other and flapping her wings, which has seemed to make her very happy. Good diet, lots of excersize and quality people time have certainly transformed her from the shy, inverted bird she was when we got her to and talkative, cuddly, active diva who is absolutly perfect!

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Dom, Shes beautiful, your doin a great job, she looks happy!!

Does she say words? what kind of stuff does she say? and what ever happened with the greenie your were goin to rehome? did I miss an update?

yay!!!!! I glad to hear there's progress!

She's looking really good Dominique. Good job to both of you!

Every little feather counts,great job to both of you!!! I will hope for continued success with Lucy.

The male ekkie...I still want him, however, the guy wants way too much for a bird that will need med care, cage, etc.. Plus, I worry as to how Lucy would react, though I'm sure she'd be fine. I still would love to have him, but I can't afford that much.

Yes, can definitely see significant progress with Lucy's feathers. Good job! Your patience and diligence is paying off.