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Gamebird7
04-22-2009, 10:56 PM
I have a call drake that I got from a guy who had clipped one of his wings down to where there's about 1 inch of feathers left. I've had him for 6 months now and I don't think he has molted. Is there anything I can do or should I just wait for him to molt and hope they grow back?

Thanks for any help,

Chad
gospelplayer16
04-23-2009, 01:04 AM
All you can do is wait. They will grow back when he molts.
Evy
04-23-2009, 08:02 AM
Just pull them out. They'll grow back in 5-6 weeks. ( Once clipped, they pull easily. Use pliers if the stub is too short to grip.)
Gamebird7
04-23-2009, 01:45 PM
Ok, I'll try pulling them. Is bleeding normal? I've pulled feathers before (not clipped) and sometimes there was blood. Thanks for the info.

Chad
Evy
04-23-2009, 02:52 PM
Ok, I'll try pulling them. Is bleeding normal? I've pulled feathers before (not clipped) and sometimes there was blood. Thanks for the info.

Chad

They only bleed when they're growing in & you can see it in the shaft. They should never be pulled or cut then.
Gamebird7
04-24-2009, 12:22 AM
Okay, thanks for the info. That's what I needed to know.

Chad