19/06/2026
Meet Pinky, a 22 year old Galah parrot who visited our team after over-plucking her feathers 🦜
To safely investigate the cause, pinky was sedated while our vet Michaela performed an Avian Feather Plucking Panel. A small blood sample was taken from her jugular vein.
Keep watching to see Pinky’s blood under the microscope! 🔬 unlike humans, bird red blood cells contain a nucleus, making them fascinating to look at.
Feather plucking can have many causes including medical conditions, nutritional deficiencies and behavioural factors, so a thorough investigation is an important first step.
We wish Pinky all the best on her road to recovery 💙