Emu's suddenly loosing feathers?

[Supermommy486]

Both our emus started loosing a little bit of feathers on their sides. We thought they were rubbing up against something that was pulling them out but they have now lost a LOT of feathers. And I do mean a lot. I look and I don't see any bugs on them, but maybe I'm not looking for the right thing? Any ideas? Do they molt? I am trying to find a vet that does house calls which is turning out to be a fun adventure...

Thanks SO much!

 

[chickenzoo]

I know mine will lose some feathers, but no real bear spots unless the horse takes a mouthfull.......
What is their diet, have they been wormed........

 

[Supermommy486]

They get emu ration and sometimes sneak a bite of goat pellets while I close the gate.
They have been wormed...I wonder if they are picking out each others feathers? The only other thing living with them are pygmy goats so they can't reach. Hmmmm

 

[Supermommy486]

No worries we figured it out.

 

[yinepu]

No worries we figured it out.

what was it?

 

[Supermommy486]

Not enough nutrition, just like chickens do. Apparently they are pulling a switcharoo on me and when I leave they eat the goat feed and the goats knock over the emu feed and eat it.