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MISSING OR MESSY FEATHERS
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scalping injury
A scalping injury usually is found on a baby pigeon who was attacked by an adult. It includes missing feathers on the head, open wounds, and injured eyes.
A baby pigeon who was the victim of a scalping injury may need wound care and protection from future attacks.
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molting
Pigeons grow new feathers every Spring and Autumn. They may look very sick or funny while this is happening. He may have large patches of missing feathers or white flecks called "pin feathers".
You can help a pigeon who is molting by offering him a warm bath or misting him with a warm spray bottle of water.
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messy or dirty feathers
Ifa pigeon looks messy or dirty all over his body, he may be a baby or a sick pigeon.
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