Fragile and easily breakable feathers

[JacinLarkwell]

A frazzle has 2 Frizzle genes which makes the feathers breakable and skin easy to tear

 

[Betwil]

I mean I was told she was a frazzle.

 

[Betwil]

A frazzle has 2 Frizzle genes which makes the feathers breakable and skin easy to tear an anything be done?

 

[Betwil]

Can anything be done?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. If it’s anything like my hair-loss, then no Excuse the flippancy - I’m sure someone will be able to advise.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

No, frazzles are an unethical bird to create because of the health problems. They really just need to be housed seperately so they can't get hurt by other birds

Can anything be done?

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

I mean I was told she was a frazzle.

@JacinLarkwell has nailed it. Genetically she will always have weak/missing feathers and fragile skin.

 

[Betwil]

Thank you

 

[Betwil]

Thank you

I think she said it was a frizzle. I have another Frizzle that is normal. Now I know the difference between a frizzle and a frazzle. Thanks again.

 

[DucksAreBest]

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