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His feathers are covered in dandruff. Is that normal?

April 26, 2017Covered dandruff feathers normal

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His feathers are covered in dandruff. Is that normal?

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Yes. When the feathers poke through the surface of the skin, they are covered in a waxy white coating. This flakes off to reveal the feather underneath. It’s normal, and it’s a protective coating on the growing feathers, so don’t try to scratch it off.