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What causes dry, brittle and deformed feathers in my Blue Fronted Amazon?

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This can be caused by diet missing critical minerals, problems with the thyroid, skin diseases etc.
This paper in PDF format lists a lot of the issues
abvp.atiba.com/site/omnipress/papers/A4.pdf
I would suggest seeing an avian vet for a check up for this bird. You can find one by checking with local vets or this website may help you locate a good one in your area
www.aav.org/vet-lookup
I do think its something you need to address as its likely a symptom of more serious problems.
Hope this helps you!



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