What happened to this pigeon’s feathers?!

Here's a short update on the young racing pigeon that I rescued after it flew 70 miles away when first let out. I talk about what happens to feather growth when pigeons experience a major stress event. The molt is halted to divert all resources to only the essential functions of life. This halts growth of feathers. If the pigeon begins to recover the feather growth resumes but the feathers show the impact of the stress event through deformity.
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[@RFRP]

Ooo I just thought of a name suggestion given her feathers in the top of her head and her natural frill!!
Faux Hawk (the hairdo)

[@kerbyjackson88]

You made a good explanation on why birds often molt in poorly from stressful incidents.

[@RFRP]

Thanks my friend!

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

That's pretty trippy! And yes, when it's in such a survival situation, all the nutrient and reserves in their body go to keeping the bird alive, the molt is not important anymore.. Great explanation James.

[@RFRP]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@kolkatapigeons6806]

Thanks, this was an informative post It will serve me for the rest of my life.

[@RFRP]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@frankrivera4479]

Great bird. She must of went through a great ordeal trying to get back. And facing a difficult time running away from predators and objects. With no food. Stressed. And she still feeling the fear. Hopefully being added back with the flock will help her calm down and relax and feel safe again. But I wouldn't let her out for a while yet until she calms down.

[@RFRP]

Thanks for the good advice!!

[@lambertonracingpigeons]

very cool story James!!

[@RFRP]

Thanks Jeff! Nice to see you posting more

[@g.satterfield9422]

Run away rocket is back home 😊😊

[@RFRP]

Love it!! That’s a great name!!

[@Pigeonmaniacom]

These feathers can also appear on a bird that recovered from the Paramyxo virus (probably with the same logic - it didn't feed properly while being very sick).

[@RFRP]

Great point! Appreciate you sharing your insights my friend

[@amirbaloch8371]

Good pigion❤❤❤

[@RFRP]

🙏🏼

[@fabricdragon]

AH! the hen i got has some weird feathers... i had wondered...

[@RFRP]

Interesting! May be similar!

[@stormey6]

Forest bump.

[@RFRP]

Ooohh that’s good! Love it!

[@normanaquino305]

Frill/zipper
flier or breeder
What is your opinion?

[@RFRP]

A frill will have zero impact on a bird’s racing or breeding performance 👍🏼

[@user-yq6mb5bk9z]

Hey sorry this is a whole different subject what happened to thing 1s wing I've been wanting to ask for a while now i just dont get to it i get distracted with all the good looking birds

[@RFRP]

Thanks for asking about Thing1! If I remember I’ll show him soon. He is doing great! 😁

[@user-yq6mb5bk9z]

100% and please do so...

[@masoudlatif2821]

hey can add the Swedish translation to your videos😊😊

[@RFRP]

Thanks for your interest! I will try 🙂

[@Rev792]

U should name him renegade or the polskan renegade lol

[@RFRP]

Ooo those are both really good 😊 Thanks!!

[@Bust-tz4le]

Зачем ты расматриваешь диких голубей чего там нового увидел?😂

[@RFRP]

🙂