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How to induce molting?

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Posted by Davee on May 04, 2002 at 14:28:30:

I am a long time bird breeder lover. Last friday I found a morning dove with what appears to be just broken or worn down feathers. These do not appear to be worn down naturally. It's nails are worn down as well. I believe he was traped somewhere and as a result ruined his plums. now he cannot fly. otherwise he is compl. healthy. his droppings are consistant and the rest of his flummage is fine. He cannot fly however. is there anyway i can induce a molt in a bird? I know that if i full his primary feathers out they will grow back instantly but that would cause him momentary pain. Help will be appre

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: I am a long time bird breeder lover. Last friday I found a morning dove with what appears to be just broken or worn down feathers. These do not appear to be worn down naturally. It's nails are worn down as well. I believe he was traped somewhere and as a result ruined his plums. now he cannot fly. otherwise he is compl. healthy. his droppings are consistant and the rest of his flummage is fine. He cannot fly however. is there anyway i can induce a molt in a bird? I know that if i full his primary feathers out they will grow back instantly but that would cause him momentary pain. Help will be appre

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